## Cisco WS-C2960S-24TS-L Network Switch: Technical Overview
The Cisco WS-C2960S-24TS-L is a fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet access switch designed for enterprise and branch office networks. It provides 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports for end-device connectivity and includes 4 dual-purpose or SFP uplink ports for network aggregation. This model emphasizes enhanced security features, intelligent network management, and power efficiency, making it suitable for converged network access, high-availability networks, and advanced Layer 2 services.
## Technical Specifications
### General
* **Product Type:** Network Switch
* **Form Factor:** Rack-mountable (1U)
* **Manufacturer:** Cisco Systems
* **Model:** WS-C2960S-24TS-L
* **Product Line:** Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series
* **Stackable:** Yes
### Performance
* **Switching Capacity:** 176 Gbps (non-blocking)
* **Forwarding Rate:** 130.9 Mpps (64-byte packets)
* **MAC Address Table Size:** 8K entries
* **Jumbo Frames Support:** 9000 bytes
### Ports and Interfaces
* **Total Ethernet Ports:** 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T
* **Uplink Ports:** 4 x Dual-purpose: 10/100/1000Base-T or SFP
* **SFP Slots:** 4 x Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplink interfaces
### Layer 2 Features
* **VLAN Support:** Yes, up to 255 active VLANs
* **VLAN Tagging:** IEEE 802.1Q
* **Spanning Tree Protocol:** PVST+, RSTP, MSTP
* **Link Aggregation:** IEEE 802.3ad LACP
* **Port Aggregation:** EtherChannel technology
* **Quality of Service (QoS):**
* Layer 2 classification (802.1p)
* Layer 3 classification (IP Precedence, DSCP)
* Queue management (Weighted Fair Queuing, Strict Priority Queuing)
* Rate limiting (Ingress and Egress)
* **Multicast Support:** IGMP snooping, IGMPv1/v2/v3 snooping
### Security Features
* **Access Control Lists (ACLs):** Standard and Extended IP ACLs, MAC ACLs, VLAN ACLs (VACLs), Port ACLs (PACLs)
* **Port Security:** MAC address limiting, Sticky MAC
* **IEEE 802.1X:** Network Access Control
* **Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI):** Prevents ARP poisoning
* **DHCP Snooping:** Prevents rogue DHCP servers and malicious DHCP messages
* **IP Source Guard:** Filters IP traffic based on source IP address and MAC address
* **Secure Core Technology (SCT):** Enhances security at the switch core
* **Private VLANs:** Provides Layer 2 isolation between ports within the same VLAN
### Management and Monitoring
* **Management Interface:** CLI (Command Line Interface), Web-based GUI (Cisco Configuration Professional)
* **SNMP Support:** SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
* **Syslog:** Event logging
* **Remote Monitoring (RMON):** Supported
* **SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer):** Port mirroring for traffic analysis
* **NetFlow:** Lite version support for traffic monitoring
### Stacking
* **StackWise-Plus Technology:** Supports stacking up to 8 switches for a single management interface and enhanced redundancy.
* **Stacking Bandwidth:** Up to 160 Gbps
### Environmental and Power
* **Power Consumption:** Typically under 30W (varies with configuration and load)
* **Input Voltage:** 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (auto-ranging)
* **Operating Temperature:** 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
* **Storage Temperature:** -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
* **Operating Humidity:** 10% to 95% non-condensing
* **Acoustic Noise:** Typically around 45-50 dB(A)
### Physical Dimensions
* **Dimensions (H x W x D):** 1.73 x 17.5 x 11.5 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 29.2 cm)
* **Weight:** Approximately 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)
### Regulatory Compliance
* **Certifications:** FCC Part 15 Class A, CE, EN 60950, UL, CSA, VCCI, C-Tick, KCC
Why Choose Aumictech for Cisco WS-C2960S-24TS-L?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end networking equipment. Whether you need reliable access layer switching, robust security features, or efficient network management, our team ensures the Cisco WS-C2960S-24TS-L delivers maximum performance for your enterprise or branch office application.
