Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch | 370W PoE Budget | LAN Base

Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48LPS-L is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch engineered for secure, reliable, and energy-efficient enterprise networking.

With a 370W PoE budget, it provides power to connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras, making it a perfect choice for unified communications and campus deployments.

Equipped with 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks, the WS-C2960X-48LPS-L ensures flexible connectivity to distribution or core switches.

The LAN Base software image supports advanced Layer 2 switching and limited Layer 3 static routing, ideal for access layer deployments.

Optional Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology enables stacking of up to 8 switches, offering simplified management, scalability, and redundancy for growing networks.

FAQ for Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48LPS-L

Q1. How much PoE power is available on WS-C2960X-48LPS-L?

👉 Up to 370W, supporting both PoE (802.3af) and PoE+ (802.3at).

Q2. Does this switch support stacking?

👉 Yes, with the optional FlexStack-Plus module.

Q3. What is the main difference between WS-C2960X-48LPS-L and WS-C2960X-48FPS-L?

👉 The LPS model offers 370W PoE, while the FPS model provides a higher PoE budget of 740W.

Q4. What software image does it run?

👉 It runs LAN Base, providing Layer 2 features and basic Layer 3 static routing.

Q5. Can it support 10G uplinks?

👉 No, this model only supports 1G SFP uplinks. For 10G, consider the 2960X models with SFP+ uplinks.