This 24 port PoE switch is perfect for small-to-medium businesses, branch offices, and enterprise edge deployments who need scalable Gigabit networking with Power over Ethernet capabilities. Our Cisco 2960-L smart-managed switch delivers:
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Gigabit Ethernet performance across all 24 ports for high-speed connectivity
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PoE+ support delivering up to 30W per port for powered devices
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Layer 3 routing capabilities for advanced network segmentation and inter-VLAN routing
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4 SFP uplinks for fiber connectivity and network expansion
Key Features
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24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ to power IP phones, cameras, and access points
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Smart-managed functionality with Cisco IOS LAN Lite
- Optimized for server rack deployment with 1U form factor
- Consistent fiber ethernet switches capability through SFP slots
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Layer 3 static routing for network optimization
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Advanced security features including port security and 802.1X authentication
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Model Number |
WS-C2960L-SM-24PS |
| Type |
Smart-Managed Gigabit Switch |
| Port Configuration |
24 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports |
| Uplink Ports |
4 x SFP slots for fiber connectivity |
| PoE Budget |
PoE+ support with up to 30W per port |
| Form Factor |
1U rack-mountable chassis |
| Layer 3 Features |
Static routing, inter-VLAN routing |
| Management |
Smart-managed with web GUI and CLI |
| Switching Capacity |
56 Gbps fabric capacity |
| Compatible Systems |
Enterprise networks, SMB environments, branch offices |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the total PoE budget for this switch?
A: The 24 port PoE switch provides PoE+ capability with up to 30W per port and a total power budget suitable for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras simultaneously across multiple ports.
Q: Does this switch support fiber uplinks for long-distance connections?
A: Yes, it's engineered with 4 SFP slots for fiber ethernet connectivity. These uplinks enable long-distance connections to distribution switches or provide redundant paths for network reliability and expansion.
Q: What smart-managed features are included?
A: The Cisco 2960-L smart-managed switch includes VLAN configuration, QoS management, port security, SNMP monitoring, and web-based management — perfect for businesses requiring advanced control without full enterprise complexity.
Q: Is this switch suitable for rack-mounted server environments?
A: Yes. The 1U rack-mountable design makes it ideal for server rack deployment, providing Gigabit connectivity for servers while offering PoE+ for infrastructure devices like management controllers and KVM solutions.
24 Port PoE Switch with Gigabit performance. Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Layer 3 switch with smart management and SFP uplinks for enterprise.
