Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC - User Manual

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DATA SHEET
CISCO CATALYST 2960 SERIES SWITCHES
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Cisco
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Catalyst
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2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new family of fixed-configuration standalone devices that provide desktop Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, and branch office networks.
The Catalyst 2960 Series offers integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), and resiliency
to deliver intelligent services for the network edge.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series offers:
• Intelligent features at the network edge, such as sophisticated access control lists (ACLs) and enhanced security
• Dual-purpose uplinks for Gigabit Ethernet uplink flexibility, allowing use of either a copper or a fiber uplink—each dual-purpose uplink port has
one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)-based Gigabit Ethernet port, with one port active at a time
• Network control and bandwidth optimization using advanced QoS, granular rate limiting, ACLs, and multicast services
• Network security through a wide range of authentication methods, data encryption technologies, and network admission control based on users,
ports, and MAC addresses
• Easy network configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting using Cisco Network Assistant software
• Auto-configuration for specialized applications using Smartports
CONFIGURATIONS
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series comprises the following switches (Figure 1):
• Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TT: 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 fixed Ethernet 10/100/1000 uplink ports; 1 rack unit (RU)
• Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TT: 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 fixed Ethernet 10/100/1000 uplink ports; 1 RU
• Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC: 24 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplink ports; 1 RU
• Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TC: 48 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplink ports; 1 RU
• Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC: 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports, 4 of which are dual-purpose; 1 RU
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches

Summary

Product Overview

Switch Configurations

Enhanced Security Features

Availability and Scalability

Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

Network Management

QoS and Network Control

Advanced QoS Configuration

Classifies, reclassifies, polices, marks, queues, schedules traffic. Prioritizes network traffic.

Granular Rate Limiting Options

Guarantees bandwidth in 1 Mbps increments. Rate limits based on various criteria.

Network Security

Networkwide Security Features

IEEE 802.1x, port security, Guest VLAN, port-based ACLs, MAC filtering.

Device Manageability

Cisco Network Assistant Software

PC-based application for network management. Simplifies switch administration for up to 250 users.

Express Setup Configuration

Simplifies initial switch configuration via Web browser. Reduces deployment costs for less-skilled personnel.

CiscoWorks Network Management

Network management software for routers, switches, hubs. Provides management capabilities on per-port/per-switch basis.

Service and Support

Cisco Services and Support Programs

Details Cisco's portfolio of technical support services, including TIS and SMARTnet.

Ordering Information

Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC Specifications

General

Forwarding Bandwidth	16 Gbps
Switching Bandwidth	32 Gbps
DRAM	64 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
Forwarding Rate	6.5 Mpps
MAC Address Table Size	8, 000 entries
Operating Temperature	0 - 45 °C
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% noncondensing
Ports	24 10/100 ports + 2 10/100/1000 ports