Cisco WS-C2960S-48TS-L Catalyst

Cisco WS-C2960S-48TS-L Overview | High-Density Gigabit Catalyst Switch

The ws-c2960s-48ts-l is part of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series, designed to deliver enterprise-class performance in midmarket and branch office networks. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks, the WS C2960S 48TS L switch provides robust Layer 2 switching and a LAN Base feature set. Moreover, optional Cisco FlexStack stacking enables seamless scalability, reducing total cost of ownership for growing networks.

WS-C2960S-48TS-L | High Port Density & Flexible Uplinks

The ws c2960s 48ts l switch features 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, offering high port density to connect servers, desktops, IP phones, and wireless access points. In addition, four dedicated Gigabit SFP uplink ports allow uplinking to core or distribution switches over fiber, ensuring increased bandwidth and longer reach for backbone connections.

Energy Efficiency and Reliability in WS-C2960S-48TS-L

The Catalyst 2960-S platform incorporates energy-efficient design elements such as Cisco EnergyWise and low-power switching silicon. Therefore, the WS-C2960S-48TS-L operates with reduced power consumption without sacrificing performance. Furthermore, features like Spanning Tree Protocol, port-based ACLs, and broadcast storm control enhance network reliability by preventing outages and mitigating broadcast storms.

Scalability with FlexStack Stacking Technology

For environments requiring growth, the ws-c2960s-48ts-s variant and ws c2960s 48ts s support the optional FlexStack module (stacking up to four switches). As a result, administrators can manage multiple switches as a single logical unit, simplifying configuration and monitoring while expanding port capacity and redundancy.

Key Features of the WS-C2960S-48TS-L Switch

• LAN Base Feature Set: Essential Layer 2 switching, static routing, and basic QoS.
• 48 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: High-density connectivity for access layer deployments.
• 4 SFP Uplink Slots: Fiber uplink flexibility for backbone integration.
• Energy Efficiency: Cisco EnergyWise, low-power standby, and efficient fans.
• Advanced Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and ACLs.
• Resiliency: Spanning Tree, storm control, and optional stacking for high availability.

WS-C2960S-48TS-L Technical Specifications

Use Cases for WS-C2960S-48TS-L

• Branch Office Access: Reliable Gigabit ports for employee devices and IP telephony.
• Midmarket Core/Distribution: Fiber uplinks for robust inter-switch connectivity.
• Edge Switch: Compact 1RU design for space-constrained racks.
• Cost-Sensitive Deployments: Used market availability reduces capital spend while delivering proven Cisco reliability.

Enhanced Security in Cisco Catalyst 2960-S

The ws c2960s 48ts l supports advanced security features, including port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard. Consequently, it helps prevent unauthorized devices and DHCP server spoofing, safeguarding the network edge against breaches.

Quality of Service (QoS) for Voice and Video

Moreover, the switch provides a comprehensive QoS feature set—such as classification, marking, queuing, and policing—ensuring that latency-sensitive traffic (like VoIP and video) receives priority over best-effort data streams. This makes the ws-c2960s-48ts-l ideal for converged voice and video deployments.

Management and Monitoring

Administrators can manage the WS-C2960S-48TS-L via Cisco Network Assistant, CLI (SSH/Telnet), or SNMP. Additionally, features like RMON and NetFlow-Lite provide traffic visibility and troubleshooting insights, further simplifying network operations.

Comparing WS-C2960S-48TS-L vs. WS-C2960S-48TS-S

The ws-c2960s-48ts-s model mirrors the TS-L but includes PoE support on all 48 ports, delivering up to 740 W of PoE+ power. In contrast, the WS-C2960S-48TS-L omits PoE for deployments where external power injectors or non-powered devices are sufficient, reducing both cost and power consumption.

Why Choose the WS-C2960S-48TS-L?

• Lower upfront and operational costs compared to PoE models
• Same high port density and uplink flexibility
• Ideal for data-only access networks without PoE requirements
• Proven Cisco Catalyst reliability and feature set

References & Additional Resources

For full technical details and datasheets, see the official Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Data Sheet.

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