Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960-24LT-L 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 Series Switches with LAN Base software deliver intelligent services for commercial and midsize enterprise wiring closets and branch offices. The LAN Base software supports enhanced integrated security, including Network Admission Control (NAC), advanced quality of service (QoS), availability, and scalable management to enable new converged applications.

• Connectivity: Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in 8-port, 24-port, and 48-port configurations
• Advanced Services: Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2 through 4 services for the network edge such as voice, video, and wireless LAN
• Simplified installation, configuration and troubleshooting with ease of use capabilities such as Auto Smart Ports and DHCP Auto Install
• Security: Network security enabled through a wide range of authentication methods, data encryption technologies, and NAC based on users, ports, and MAC addresses
• Advanced availability: 802.1S/W enables standards-based fault tolerance, load balancing, and rapid recovery; FlexLinks provides sub-100-millisecond convergence; Per VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) increases available bandwidth by allowing traffic on redundant links
• QoS and Multicast: Industry-leading mechanisms for marking, classification, and scheduling to deliver superior network performance
• Hardware-based multicast services for corporate communications, E-learning, IP video surveillance, high definition video, and distribution of data to desktops in a scalable, reliable and efficient manner
• AC power supply failure protection with external power supply using Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 
• Management: Cisco Network Assistant simplifies configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting; Express Setup is quick and easy using the webpage interface 
• The ability to enhance sustainability, green IT, and reduce costs with Cisco EnergyWise
• Single IP address, SYSLOG, SNMP management for a stack of up to 16 switches
• Limited lifetime hardware warranty
• Software updates at no additional charge

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

• Want to power PoE devices, including Cisco IP phones, wireless access points, or IP video cameras.
• Expect intelligent services for new converged applications for midmarket wiring closets and small branch offices
• Are interested in intelligent features and capabilities such as QoS, enhanced security, and availability 
• Want to quickly deploy and easily manage their networks and are interested in ease of installation, configuration and troubleshooting