Cisco catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L 24 Gigabit PoE Switch 

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L is a 24-port Gigabit PoE switch designed to deliver high-performance, secure, and energy-efficient networking for enterprises and small-to-medium businesses. This Layer 2 managed switch is ideal for organizations looking to provide seamless connectivity for a wide range of devices such as computers, IP phones, access points, and security cameras, while also simplifying network management.

With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+, the WS-C2960X-24PS-L can deliver up to 370W of PoE power, enabling you to power network devices directly through the Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for separate power adapters and helps streamline deployment in environments where multiple PoE-enabled devices are in use.

The switch offers 2x 1G SFP uplink ports for high-speed fiber optic connectivity, providing flexibility to integrate with high-bandwidth networks and to extend the reach of your network. With a switching capacity of 216 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 107.14 million packets per second (Mpps), the WS-C2960X-24PS-L ensures quick and reliable data transfer, making it suitable for high-demand applications such as VoIP, video conferencing, and file sharing.

In terms of security, the Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-24PS-L offers robust features including 802.1X port-based access control, Dynamic ARP Inspection, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and DHCP Snooping, helping protect your network from unauthorized access and ensuring secure communication. Additionally, it supports advanced VLANs, which allow you to segment traffic and optimize the performance of your network.

The switch supports FlexStack-Plus stacking technology, enabling you to stack up to 8 switches together, effectively managing them as a single unit and providing enhanced redundancy and scalability. For additional network uptime and reliability, the WS-C2960X-24PS-L also supports optional redundant power supplies.

With its energy-efficient design, the WS-C2960X-24PS-L complies with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet standards, reducing power consumption during low traffic periods. The switch also supports Energy Efficient PoE, which helps optimize the power used to deliver PoE.

Designed for ease of management, the switch offers multiple management interfaces, including a web-based GUI (Cisco WebUI) and a CLI (Command Line Interface), as well as support for SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant, and Smart Install, which simplifies setup and configuration for quick deployment.