CISCO WS-C2960+24PC-S - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Plus Series 24-Port PoE switch (24x 100MB, 2x 1G Base-T/SFP) with Integrated PSU, LAN Lite

CISCO WS-C2960+24PC-S - Catalyst 2960 Plus 24 10/100 PoE + 2 T/SFP LAN Lite

The Cisco Catalyst series offers a robust and reliable solution for businesses seeking efficient network management and seamless connectivity. Designed for layer 2 functionality, this managed switch features 24 Fast Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, providing up to 15.4W per port and a total PoE budget of 370W. This ensures that the device can adequately support a range of networked devices such as IP phones and wireless access points, enhancing operational efficiency within an IT infrastructure.

This switch is engineered to deliver high performance with a forwarding rate of 6.5 million packets per second (Mpps) and supports jumbo frames of up to 9018 bytes, making it suitable for data-intensive applications. It also offers advanced networking features including VLAN support, link aggregation, and Quality of Service (QoS), which are crucial for optimizing traffic and ensuring reliable network performance. Compatibility with IEEE standards such as 802.1p, 802.1x, and 802.3af further enhances its interoperability within diverse network environments.

With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 382,000 hours, this switch provides exceptional reliability, ensuring minimal downtime and reduced maintenance costs. It supports web-based management and comes equipped with comprehensive security features including MAC address filtering and 802.1x RADIUS algorithms. The device is designed for versatile deployment, operating efficiently across a range of temperatures and humidities, making it an ideal choice for IT departments and system integrators looking to implement a dependable and scalable network solution.