Cisco Catalyst WS-C296024-S Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches are standalone fixed-configuration switches offering Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with LAN services for midmarket and branch office networks.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 switches with the LAN Lite software image simplify the migration from nonintelligent hubs and unmanaged switches to a fully scalable managed network. The LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software provides entry-level security, QoS, PoE, and availability capabilities while lowering the network total cost of ownership.

Primary Benefits

• Layer 2 Fast Ethernet switching in 8-port, 24-port, and 48-port configurations
• Security management through SSH, SSL, SNMPv3, and Network Admission Control enabled through 802.1x, MAC-Auth Bypass, and Port Security
• Availability: 802.1S/W enables standards-based fault tolerance, load balancing, and rapid recovery; PVST+ increases available bandwidth by allowing traffic on redundant links
• QoS: Traffic classification and shaping to prioritize various applications 
• Management: Cisco IOS software based switch operation, Cisco Network Assistant support: Express Setup is quick and easy using the web page interface for network configuration 
• Simplified installation, configuration and troubleshooting with ease of use capabilities such as Auto Smart Ports and DHCP Auto Install 
• Enhanced troubleshooting for link connectivity issues and cable diagnostics 
• Single IP address, SYSLOG, SNMP management for a stack of up to 16 switches 
• Limited lifetime hardware warranty 
• Software updates available at no additional charge

The Cisco Catalyst 2960 switches with LAN Lite software are for users who:

• Are looking for basic connectivity with entry-level QoS, PoE, security, and availability 
• Want to upgrade their network from hubs and older unmanaged switches for better performance and reliability 
• Need to support new applications to provide realtime access to information 
• Have limited IT staff and want to quickly deploy and easily manage their networks using a common network management platform 
• Need to comply with new data security regulations 
• Small and mid-size business customers who want to own and experience Cisco brand, reliability and support.