Cisco
Catalyst 2960L 8 Port PoE+ Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 2960L-8PS-LL is a fanless, managed Layer 2 switch designed for quiet and reliable operation in office environments. It offers eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support, ideal for powering devices like IP phones or access points. Two SFP ports provide flexible fiber optic uplink options. This switch ensures dependable network performance for small to medium businesses, featuring convenient management through its Web UI and CLI interfaces for easy configuration and monitoring.
$490.18
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1410
/ 2256
#1410 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-92%
Below average
Ports
8101001000
/ x // Ethernet (PoE+)
Who it's for
- High-Density PoE+ Support
- Compact and Silent Operation
- Enterprise-Grade Security and Management
Who should skip it
- Limited Layer 3 Functionality
- High Initial Cost
- 1G Uplink Bottleneck
Key Specs
Ports
8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (PoE+)
Uplink Ports
2 x SFP
PoE Support
PoE+
Management
Managed (Web UI, CLI)
Form Factor
Desktop/Wall-mount (Fanless)
Data Transfer Rate
Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps)
Switching Layer
Layer 2
Number of Ethernet Ports
8
Features
- Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+
- Two SFP ports for fiber uplinks
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Managed Layer 2 switching
- Web UI and CLI management
- Reliable performance for SMBs
- Compact desktop form factor
- Power over Ethernet Plus support
What customers say
Customers highly value the Cisco Catalyst 2960L for its exceptional reliability and superior build quality, hallmarks of Cisco networking. A key advantage is the fanless design, making it perfect for quiet environments like offices or classrooms while enhancing durability. The eight port PoE+ capability simplifies deploying IP phones and access points by removing the need for injectors. Network administrators appreciate the robust Cisco IOS interface for its configuration flexibility and security features, ensuring easy integration. Despite a potentially higher initial cost, users view this compact switch as a sound investment due to its consistent performance and minimal maintenance. It is seen as a dependable and efficient solution for professional networking demands.
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