Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960S-F24PS-L Switch 24 Ports Managed

Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Overview:

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series of Fast Ethernet switches provides enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch and mid-sized campus access applications. They enable reliable and secure business operations and lower total cost of ownership through a range of innovative features including FlexStack, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF LAN Base models feature:

Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF LAN Lite models feature:

Network Management

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration. 2960-SF switches can also be managed with Cisco Network Assistant, a PC-based tool for quick configuration based on preset templates, or the Cisco Prime enterprise network management suite.

Cisco Network Assistant

A PC-based network management application designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networks with up to 250 users, Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized network management and configuration capabilities. Cisco Network Assistant uses Cisco Smartports technology to simplify both initial deployment and ongoing maintenance. This application also features an intuitive GUI where users can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points, such as:

Cisco Prime Network Management

Cisco Prime network management solutions provide comprehensive network life cycle management. Prime provides an extensive library of easy-to-use features to automate the initial and day-to-day management of your Cisco network. Cisco Prime integrates hardware and software platform expertise and operational experience into a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting, and administrative tools. Including:

Security Features

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches provide superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities for mitigating man-in-the-middle attacks (such as MAC, IP, and ARP spoofing). TrustSec, a primary element of Borderless Security Architecture, helps enterprise customers secure their networks, data and resources with policy-based access control, identity and role-aware networking, pervasive integrity, and confidentiality. Borderless security is enabled by the following feature sets in the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches:

Threat Defense

Cisco Integrated Security Features is an industry-leading solution available on Cisco Catalyst Switches that pro actively protects your critical network infrastructure. Delivering powerful, easy-to-use tools to effectively prevent the most common and potentially damaging Layer 2 security threats, Cisco Integrated Security Features provides robust security throughout the network. Cisco Integrated Security Features include Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source guard.

Cisco TrustSec

TrustSec secures access to the network, enforces security policies, and delivers standard based security solutions such as 802.1X enabling secure collaboration and policy compliance. TrustSec capabilities reflect Cisco thought leadership, innovations, and commitment to customer success. These new capabilities include:

Other Advanced Security Features

Other Advanced Security features include but are not limited to:

Cisco and Partner Services for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF

Minimize operating costs and reduce power consumption with the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF using intelligent, personalized services from Cisco and our partners. Through a discovery process that begins with understanding your business objectives, we help you integrate the Cisco Catalyst into your architecture and incorporate network services onto it. Sharing knowledge and leading practices, we support your success every step of the way as you deploy, absorb, manage, and scale new technology. Choose from a flexible suite of support services designed to meet your business needs and help you maintain high-quality network performance while controlling operational costs.

High Availability

Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches provide Cisco FlexStack stacking to support increased resiliency and availability. Other high-availability features include:

Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF Series Switches come with an enhanced limited lifetime warranty. The warranty for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-SF has the same terms as our standard limited lifetime warranty plus the addition of next business day delivery of replacement hardware where available and 90 days of 8X5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support. Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the Cisco information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to review carefully the warranty statement shipped with your specific product before use.