Cisco WS-C2960-8TC-L – 8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch with 1 Dual-Purpose Uplink – Catalyst 2960 Series – LAN Base

✅ Key Features

• Model: WS-C2960-8TC-L – Compact Cisco Catalyst switch for edge network deployment
• Ethernet Ports: 8 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports for desktop connectivity
• Uplink Options: 1 dual-purpose port supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP
• Software Image: LAN Base – Supports Layer 2 switching with VLANs, QoS, and basic security
• Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps switching bandwidth ensures fast packet delivery
• Forwarding Rate: Delivers up to 11.9 Mpps for small to mid-size traffic loads
• Power Efficiency: Consumes just 20W, with 68 BTU/hr heat output for energy-conscious setups
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable design with fanless chassis for silent operation
• Reliability: Non-blocking architecture ensures stable and uninterrupted switching
• Security: Supports IEEE 802.1x, port-based access control, and ACLs for secure access
• Management: Supports CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Network Assistant for flexible configuration
• Diagnostics: Built-in troubleshooting tools including port status, loopback, and cable diagnostics
• Use Case: Ideal for retail, small offices, edge deployments, and remote branches
• Build Quality: Rugged construction and Cisco hardware reliability ensure long-term uptime
• Deployment: Plug-and-play switch with low configuration overhead for rapid installation

📦 Description

The Cisco WS-C2960-8TC-L is a compact, high-performance Layer 2 switch designed for small offices, remote branches, and edge networking environments. Featuring 8 Fast Ethernet ports and a dual-purpose uplink port that supports either copper or fiber, this model delivers versatile connectivity in tight, space-constrained setups.

Engineered for simplicity and efficiency, the switch runs on Cisco’s LAN Base software, enabling critical Layer 2 features such as VLAN segmentation, QoS prioritization, and fundamental access control through ACLs and 802.1x. The switch offers a generous switching capacity of 32 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 11.9 Mpps—more than enough to handle business-critical applications and real-time traffic in small environments.

Designed with fanless operation, the WS-C2960-8TC-L delivers silent performance ideal for offices or retail counters. Its low power consumption ensures energy-efficient use without sacrificing reliability, while the rack-mountable 1U form factor offers flexible deployment in any IT rack or cabinet.

Whether you’re establishing a secure network in a remote retail location or adding expansion to an existing infrastructure, this switch brings the best of Cisco’s enterprise-grade stability and simplicity in a compact, low-maintenance form factor that’s easy to manage and cost-effective to deploy.

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