WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L - Cisco Catalyst 2960S-SF 48-Port PoE+ Switch

Cisco Catalyst 2960S-F48LPS-L: fixed Layer 2 switch with 48 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports, 370W PoE budget, 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks, and optional FlexStack stacking.

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L is a fixed-configuration, enterprise-class Layer 2 access switch belonging to the Catalyst 2960-SF (Fast Ethernet) family. It provides 48 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability and a total PoE power budget of 370W, supporting up to 12 ports at 30W or 24 ports at 15.4W depending on power allocation. Four fixed 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports allow flexible fiber or copper uplink connectivity for distribution-layer or multiswitch deployments. The switch runs Cisco IOS LAN Base software and supports Cisco FlexStack technology via an optional hot-swappable stacking module, enabling up to four switches (including mixed 2960-S/2960-SF stacking) to operate as a single logical unit with unified management. Designed for branch offices, midsize campuses, and traditional wiring-closet environments, it delivers essential QoS, basic security, and Cisco SmartOperations features to lower total cost of ownership while providing power to IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled endpoints.

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series
• Product Series: Catalyst 2960S-SF (Fast Ethernet)
• Model: WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L / Catalyst 2960S-F48LPS-L
• Product Type: Fixed-configuration Layer 2 access switch
• Ports: 48 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplinks: 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots
• PoE Budget: 370W total (up to 12 ports at 30W or 24 ports at 15.4W)
• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• Stacking: Optional Cisco FlexStack module; up to 4 switches, mixed 2960-S/2960-SF stacking supported
• Software Image: Cisco IOS LAN Base
• Redundant Power (RPS): Not supported on this model (per Cisco Hardware Installation Guide)
• Management: CLI, Cisco Smart Install, SNMP, single IP address stack management
• Security Features: Flexible Authentication, port security, DHCP snooping, basic access control (per 2960-S family data sheet)
• QoS: SRR scheduling, WTD congestion avoidance, flow-based rate limiting, cross-stack QoS
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, fixed-configuration chassis
• Console/USB: RJ-45 console port and USB storage interface (family-level feature)
• Compatible Transceivers: GLC-T=, GLC-FE-100FX=, GLC-GE-100FX= (per Cisco installation guide)
• Warranty: Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) with next-business-day replacement and 90 days 8x5 TAC support
• Automation: Cisco Smart Install, Auto Smartports, Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations
• Target Deployment: Branch offices, midsize campus, traditional wiring closets

• 48 Fast Ethernet 10/100 PoE+ ports for endpoint connectivity
• 370W total PoE budget supporting IP phones, APs, and cameras
• 4 built-in Gigabit SFP uplink ports for fiber or copper uplinks
• Optional Cisco FlexStack module for stacking up to 4 switches
• Mixed stacking support combining 2960-S and 2960-SF switches
• Cisco IOS LAN Base software with CLI-based management
• Cisco Smart Install for zero-touch deployment and configuration
• Basic Layer 2 security features to limit unauthorized access
• QoS mechanisms including SRR scheduling and rate limiting
• Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations for simplified LAN management
• Fixed 1RU rack-mountable chassis for wiring-closet deployment
• Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty with next-business-day RMA

Designed for cost-effective, PoE-enabled Layer 2 access switching in branch and campus environments.

• Powering and connecting IP phones in branch office deployments
• Providing wired access ports for wireless access point backhaul
• Supporting IP-based security cameras via PoE+
• Acting as an access-layer switch in multiswitch FlexStack deployments
• Delivering desktop and workgroup connectivity in campus wiring closets
• Extending Fast Ethernet connectivity where Gigabit desktop speed is not required
• Serving as a cost-effective replacement/upgrade for legacy Catalyst 2960 switches

• Reliable PoE+ power for phones and access points
• Simplified multi-switch management via FlexStack
• Lower total cost of ownership with LAN Base software
• Flexible Gigabit SFP uplinks for fiber or copper
• Zero-touch deployment via Cisco Smart Install
• Backed by Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty

• Form Factor: Fixed-configuration, rack-mountable 1RU chassis
• RPS Support: Not equipped with RPS connector; RPS not supported on this model
• Mounting: Standard 19-inch rack mounting with optional bracket kits
• Cooling: Fan-based cooling typical of 24/48-port Catalyst 2960-S chassis

Per available Cisco documentation, this product is validated for use with:

• Cisco FlexStack stacking module (hot-swappable)
• Other Catalyst 2960-S and 2960-SF switches in a mixed FlexStack configuration
• GLC-T= Gigabit Ethernet copper SFP transceiver
• GLC-FE-100FX= Fast Ethernet fiber SFP transceiver
• GLC-GE-100FX= Gigabit/Fast Ethernet fiber SFP transceiver
• Cisco IP Phones (PoE/PoE+ powered)
• Cisco Aironet wireless access points (PoE/PoE+ powered)
• Cisco Prime and Cisco network management platforms for LAN Base switches

Note: This model does not support the Cisco RPS 2300 redundant power system, unlike several other 2960-S switch variants (e.g., 48FPD-L, 48LPD-L, 48TD-L, 48FPS-L, 48LPS-L).

• Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L switch unit
• Rack-mount brackets and mounting screws (per installation guide)
• Basic product documentation/safety information

Q: What type of switch is the Cisco WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L?

A: It is a fixed-configuration Layer 2 access switch in Cisco's Catalyst 2960S-SF (Fast Ethernet) family, running LAN Base software, as confirmed by Cisco's official Hardware Installation Guide.

Q: How many ports does the WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L have?

A: It has 48 10/100 Fast Ethernet PoE+ ports plus 4 additional 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots for uplinks, per Cisco's Catalyst 2960-S installation documentation.

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

A: The switch provides a total PoE budget of 370W, supporting up to 12 ports at 30W (PoE+) or 24 ports at 15.4W (PoE), as documented in Cisco's Catalyst 2960-S/2960-SF FAQ.

Q: Does the WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L support stacking?

A: Yes, it supports Cisco FlexStack technology through an optional hot-swappable stacking module, allowing up to four switches to operate as one unit, including mixed stacks with other 2960-S/2960-SF models.

Q: Does this switch support a redundant power supply (RPS)?

A: No. Cisco's official installation guide explicitly states that RPS is not supported on the 2960S-F48LPS-L and related F-series models.

Q: What warranty comes with the Cisco WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L?

A: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series switches, including this model, come with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) that includes next-business-day hardware replacement and 90 days of 8x5 TAC support.

Q: Is the WS-C2960S-F48LPS-L a Gigabit or Fast Ethernet switch?

A: It is a Fast Ethernet (10/100) switch, part of the 2960-SF sub-family, distinguishing it from the standard Gigabit Ethernet 2960-S models such as the WS-C2960S-48LPS-L.

Q: What SFP transceivers are compatible with this switch?

A: Cisco's installation guide lists GLC-T=, GLC-FE-100FX=, and GLC-GE-100FX= as compatible SFP modules for the uplink slots on this switch.