Cisco WS-C2960C-8TC-S Catalyst

WS-C2960C-8TC-S Overview

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Compact 8 ports switch supports easy deployment and reduces cabling costs. The Cisco WS-C2960C-8TC-S is a compact and feature-rich switch from the Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Series, designed for small-scale deployments and environments where space, noise, and power consumption are key considerations. This model is ideal for small businesses, branch offices, retail environments, and other setups where a reliable, energy-efficient, and easy-to-manage switch is needed.

Benefits :

1. Ports:
   • 8 Fast Ethernet Ports (10/100 Mbps): These are suitable for connecting devices like computers, printers, and IP phones.
   • 2 Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports (10/100/1000 Mbps or SFP): These combo ports can either be used as Gigabit Ethernet ports or as SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) uplink ports for fiber connectivity.
2. Switching Capacity and Performance:
   • Switching Capacity: 6.4 Gbps
   • Forwarding Rate: 4.4 million packets per second (pps)
3. Power and Energy Efficiency:
   • No Fan (Fanless Design): The switch operates silently, making it perfect for noise-sensitive environments such as offices and retail spaces.
   • Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE): Reduces power consumption during periods of low activity.
4. Management and Security:
   • Cisco IOS Software: Provides advanced Layer 2 switching features, including VLANs, spanning tree protocols, and access control lists (ACLs).
   • Security Features: Support for 802.1X, ACLs, and other security mechanisms to control access and manage traffic securely.
   • SmartOperations: Automated features for simplified management and troubleshooting, reducing the operational workload.
   • Web-Based and CLI Management: Can be managed using either Cisco’s intuitive web-based interface or the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
5. VLAN Support:
   • 255 Active VLANs: The switch supports up to 255 active VLANs for segregating and securing different types of traffic.
6. Quality of Service (QoS):
   • In addition Prioritizes traffic such as voice and video streams over less critical data which ensuring smooth and uninterrupted communication for real-time applications.
7. Security and Reliability:
   • In addition Provides features like Port Security, DHCP Snooping, and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) to ensure the network is protected against unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
8. PoE Capability:
   • This specific model, WS-C2960C-8TC-S, does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).

You can also visit the manufacturer’s website link for more information.

You can also visit the Cisco WS-C3750G-48TS-S Catalyst , Cisco WS-C2960-8TC-L Catalyst , Catalyst Switches pages if you wish.