WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL - Catalyst 2960L 48-Port PoE+ Switch

Cisco Catalyst 2960L-48PQ-LL: 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 4x10G SFP+ uplinks, 370W PoE budget, LAN Lite IOS, E-LLW warranty.

The Cisco WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL is a member of the Catalyst 2960-L Series, a line of fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet access switches built for branch offices, out-of-wiring-closet deployments, IoT installations, and small-to-medium businesses. It provides 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for fast backbone or inter-switch connections. Running an enhanced Cisco IOS LAN Lite software image, it supports simple onboarding, CLI and web-based management, virtual stacking, and integration with Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco Network Plug and Play. With a 370W PoE+ power budget, it can directly power IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT endpoints without extra electrical wiring, making it a practical choice for enterprise-class Layer 2 access with basic Layer 3 routing support.

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches
• Product Series: Catalyst 2960-L
• Model: WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL
• Product Type: Fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet access switch, LAN Lite
• Switch Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps (per third-party specification)
• Forwarding Rate: Approximately 77 Mpps at Layer 2 (per third-party specification)
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• PoE Budget: Up to 370W Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), perpetual PoE support
• Power Supply: Single fixed internal power supply
• Operating System: Cisco IOS enhanced LAN Lite Software
• Management: CLI, Web UI via Cisco Configuration Professional, SNMP, RJ-45/USB console, Bluetooth (via external adapter), virtual stacking
• Network Management: Cisco Prime, Cisco Network Plug and Play, Cisco DNA Center
• Security Features: 802.1X, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), BPDU Guard
• Layer 3 Features: Static routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
• Licensing: Supports term-based Cisco DNA Essentials licenses
• Form Factor: 1U, rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 11.5 x 17.5 in (4.4 x 29.2 x 44.5 cm)
• Weight: 9.81 lb (4.54 kg)
• Warranty: Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) with next-business-day hardware replacement and 90 days 8x5 TAC support
• Reliability: Designed for higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF); exact MTBF figure not published

• 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for line-rate forwarding to endpoints
• Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity
• Perpetual PoE+ support with up to 370W power budget
• Cisco IOS enhanced LAN Lite software image
• Simple day-zero provisioning via intuitive web UI
• Command-Line Interface (CLI) support for advanced configuration and troubleshooting
• Virtual stacking capability for simplified multi-switch management
• Integration with Cisco Prime, Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center
• Basic Layer 3 features including static routing and RIP
• Security hardening with 802.1X, SPAN, and BPDU Guard
• Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) for long-term reliability
• Support for term-based Cisco DNA Essentials licensing

Designed for enterprise-class Layer 2 access in space-constrained and branch environments.

• Branch office and remote site network access switching
• Out-of-the-wiring-closet deployments in offices and retail
• Powering VoIP phones and wireless access points via PoE+
• Critical IoT device connectivity in small/medium enterprises
• Edge access switching for campus and SMB network designs
• High-speed uplink aggregation to core/distribution switches via 10G SFP+
• Simplified network onboarding using Cisco Network Plug and Play

• High port density for large device deployments
• 370W PoE+ budget powers many endpoints directly
• Fast 10G uplinks reduce network bottlenecks
• Simplified management via CLI and web UI
• Lifetime warranty reduces long-term ownership costs
• Supports scalable stacking for growing networks

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 11.5 x 17.5 in (4.4 x 29.2 x 44.5 cm)
• Weight: 9.81 lb (4.54 kg)
• Mounting: Standard 19-inch rack mount

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• Cisco DNA Essentials term-based licenses (8/16/24/48-port variants)
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure network management
• Cisco DNA Center management platform
• Cisco Network Plug and Play zero-touch provisioning
• Other Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series switches for virtual stacking
• Cisco 10G SFP+ optical transceiver modules for uplink connectivity
• External Bluetooth USB adapter for wireless CLI access
• Standard Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cabling for PoE+ powered devices such as IP phones and access points

Note: Virtual stacking and management integrations apply within the Catalyst 2960-L Series family; compatibility with newer Catalyst 9000-series management tools may vary and should be confirmed against current Cisco documentation.

• WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL switch unit
• Accessory kit (mounting brackets and rack-mount hardware)
• Printed documentation/quick start guide

Q: How many ports does the Cisco WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL have?

A: It has 48 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports plus 4 additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connections.

Q: What is the PoE power budget of this switch?

A: The switch supports up to 370W of Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), enabling perpetual power delivery to connected devices like IP phones and access points.

Q: What software does the WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL run?

A: It runs an enhanced Cisco IOS LAN Lite software image, supporting CLI, web UI, and basic Layer 3 features such as static routing and RIP.

Q: Is this switch still available for purchase from Cisco?

A: Cisco has issued an End-of-Sale and End-of-Life announcement for the Catalyst 2960-L Series, so new units are sourced through distributors or the secondary/refurbished market.

Q: Can multiple WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL switches be managed together?

A: Yes, the switch supports virtual stacking, allowing simplified management of multiple Catalyst 2960-L switches as a single logical unit.

Q: What warranty does this switch include?

A: It ships with Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW), which includes next-business-day hardware replacement and 90 days of 8x5 TAC support.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the switch?

A: According to distributor datasheets, the switch measures 1.73 x 11.5 x 17.5 inches (4.4 x 29.2 x 44.5 cm) and weighs 9.81 lb (4.54 kg).

Q: Does the switch support advanced network management platforms?

A: Yes, it integrates with Cisco Prime, Cisco Network Plug and Play, and Cisco DNA Center, and supports term-based Cisco DNA Essentials licenses.