Cisco 2960G Catalyst Series

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst Series 2960G is a compact, fanless Ethernet switch designed for reliable access layer connectivity in small to medium sized enterprise networks. It delivers high performance Gigabit Ethernet ports, advanced security features and simple management tools that help IT teams deploy and maintain a resilient network infrastructure with minimal complexity.

Key Features

• 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with optional PoE+ support for powering IP phones, cameras and wireless access points
• Layer 2 switching with optional Layer 3 static routing for basic inter-VLAN traffic
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce power consumption during low traffic periods
• Advanced security with 802.1X authentication, ACLs and port security
• Web based GUI, CLI and Cisco Network Assistant for easy configuration and monitoring
• Stackable architecture allowing up to eight switches to operate as a single logical unit

Technical Specifications

• Model number: 2960G
• Form factor: 19 inch rackmount, 1U
• Switching capacity: up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: up to 65.9 Mpps
• Power over Ethernet: PoE+ up to 30 W per port, total PoE budget up to 370 W (optional)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Dimensions: 440 mm x 44 mm x 300 mm (height x width x depth)
• Weight: approx 5.5 kg

Typical Applications

• Enterprise office LANs requiring reliable Gigabit connectivity and PoE for devices
• Branch office deployments where space and power efficiency are critical
• Educational campuses connecting classrooms, labs and wireless access points
• Retail environments that need secure, manageable networking for point of sale and surveillance systems
• Small data center edge switching for server and storage access

With its blend of performance, security and ease of use, the Cisco Catalyst 2960G switch is an ideal choice for organizations looking to build a scalable, high-availability network foundation.