The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-Plus Series Switches are fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet switches (Figure 1) that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch offices, conventional workspaces, and infrastructure applications. They enable reliable and secure operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of Cisco IOS® software features, including Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations.
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches
Product Highlights
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches feature:
• 24 or 48 Fast Ethernet ports
• Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
• IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software feature set
• SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration
• Cisco EnergyWise technology to manage energy consumed by connected devices
• An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement
Applications and Benefits
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series provides cost-effective, enterprise class Ethernet switching for:
• Branch offices, remote sites, and retail locations
• Conventional desktop workspaces
• Building infrastructure, physical security, and other nontraditional access applications
Benefits of the 2960-Plus include:
• Robust quality of service (QoS) that prioritizes voice and critical business applications
• Flexible security features that can limit access to the network and mitigate threats
• Tools that reduce total cost of ownership through simplified operations and automation
Switch Configurations
Table 1 shows Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series configurations.
Table 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Configurations
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Model
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10/100 Ethernet Interfaces
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Uplink Interfaces
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Cisco IOS Software Feature Set
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Available PoE Power
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
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48
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2 SFP and 2 1000BASE-T
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LAN Base
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370W
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Base
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370W
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Base
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123W
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
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48
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Base
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-
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
|
LAN Base
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-
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
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48
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2 SFP and 2 1000BASE-T
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LAN Lite
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370W
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Lite
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370W
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Lite
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123W
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
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48
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Lite
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-
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
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24
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2 (SFP or 1000BASE-T)
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LAN Lite
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-
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Robust Security
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches provide a range of security features to limit access to the network and mitigate threats, including:
• Features to control access to the network, including Flexible Authentication, 802.1x Monitor Mode, and RADIUS Change of Authorization
• Threat defense features including Port Security, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard
• Private VLAN Edge to provide isolation between switch ports
For more information about Cisco security solutions, visit
cisco.com/go/trustsec.
Enterprise-Class Quality of Service
The Cisco 2960-Plus Series Switches offer intelligent traffic management that keeps everything flowing smoothly. Flexible mechanisms for marking, classification, and scheduling deliver superior performance for data, voice, and video traffic, all at wire speed. Primary QoS features include:
• Four egress queues per port and strict priority queuing so that the highest priority packets are serviced ahead of all other traffic
• Shaped Round Robin (SRR) scheduling and Weighted Tail Drop (WTD) congestion avoidance
• Flow-based rate limiting and up to 64 aggregate or individual policers per port
• 802.1p class of service (CoS) and differentiated services code point (DSCP) field classification, with marking and reclassification on a per-packet basis by source and destination IP address, MAC address, or Layer 4 TCP/UDP port number
Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations
Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations is a comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying SmartOperations tools reduces the time and effort required to operate the network and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Cisco Smart Install enables zero-touch deployment by providing automated Cisco IOS Software image installation and configuration when new switches are connected to the network.
• Cisco Auto Smartports enables automatic configuration of switch ports as devices connect to the switch, with settings optimized for the device type.
• Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of diagnostic commands and system health checks within the switch, including Smart Call Home.
For more information about Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations, visit
cisco.com/go/smartoperations.
Cisco EnergyWise
Cisco EnergyWise™ empowers IT teams to measure and manage the power consumed by devices connected to the network, providing measurable energy savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. EnergyWise policies can be used to control the power consumed by PoE-powered endpoints, desktop and data-center IT equipment, and a wide range of building infrastructure. EnergyWise technology is included on all Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches.
For more information about Cisco EnergyWise, visit
cisco.com/go/energywise.
Power over Ethernet
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches support IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) to deliver lower total cost of ownership for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet
® wireless access points, or other standards-compliant PoE end devices. PoE removes the need to supply wall power to PoE-enabled devices and eliminates the cost of adding electrical cabling and circuits that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and WLAN deployments.
Table 2 shows the total PoE power available with each 2960-Plus model.
Table 2. Switch PoE Power Capacity
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Switch Model
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Maximum Number of PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Ports*
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Available PoE Power
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
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24 ports up to 15.4W
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370W
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
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24 ports up to 15.4W
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370W
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
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8 ports up to 15.4W
|
123W
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
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24 ports up to 15.4W
|
370W
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
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24 ports up to 15.4W
|
370W
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
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8 ports up to 15.4W
|
123W
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* Intelligent power management allows flexible power allocation across all ports.
Network Management
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration. 2960-Plus switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Prime™ network management solutions provide comprehensive network lifecycle management. Cisco Prime Infrastructure 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.
For detailed information about Cisco Prime, visit
cisco.com/go/prime.
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. This application also features an intuitive GUI where users can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
For detailed information about Cisco Network Assistant, visit
cisco.com/go/cna.
Cisco IOS Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches are available with the LAN Base and LAN Lite feature sets. LAN Lite models provide reduced functionality and scalability for small deployments with basic requirements.
Note that each switch model is tied to a specific feature level; LAN Lite models cannot be upgraded to the LAN Base feature set.
For more information about the features included in the LAN Base and LAN Lite feature sets, refer to Cisco Feature Navigator:
http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN.
Technical Specifications
Tables 3 through 10 list information about hardware, performance, forwarding performance, mechanical and environmental specifications, connectors and interfaces, management and standards support, voltage and power ratings, and power consumption, respectively.
Table 3. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Hardware
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Hardware Specifications
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Flash memory
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64 MB
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DRAM
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128 MB
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Table 4. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Performance
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Performance and Scalability
|
|
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LAN Base (-L) Models
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LAN Lite (-S) Models
|
|
Forwarding bandwidth
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16 Gbps
|
16 Gbps
|
|
Maximum active VLANs
|
255
|
64
|
|
VLAN IDs available
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4K
|
4K
|
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Maximum transmission unit (MTU) - L3 packet
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9000 bytes
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9000 bytes
|
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Jumbo frame - Ethernet frame
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9018 bytes
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9018 bytes
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* Switching bandwidth is full-duplex capacity.
Table 5. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Forwarding Performance
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Forwarding Rate: 64-Byte L3 Packets, Millions of packets per second
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|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
|
13.1
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
|
6.5
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
|
6.5
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
|
10.1
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
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6.5
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
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13.1
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
|
6.5
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
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6.5
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
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10.1
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
|
6.5
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Table 6. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
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Dimensions (H x W x D)
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Model
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Inches
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Centimeters
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
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1.73 x 17.70 x 13.07
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4.4 x 45.0 x 33.2
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
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1.73 x 17.70 x 9.52
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4.4 x 45.0 x 24.2
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
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1.73 x 17.70 x 13.07
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4.4 x 45.0 x 33.2
|
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Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
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|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
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1.73 x 17.70 x 9.52
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4.4 x 45.0 x 24.2
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
|
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Weight
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|
Model
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Pounds
|
Kilograms
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
|
12
|
5.4
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
|
12
|
5.4
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
|
10
|
4.5
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
|
8
|
3.6
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
|
8
|
3.6
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
|
12
|
5.4
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
|
12
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5.4
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
|
10
|
4.5
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
|
8
|
3.6
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
|
8
|
3.6
|
|
Environmental Ranges
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|
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Fahrenheit
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Centigrade
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Operating temperature up to 5000 ft (1500 m)
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23º to 113ºF
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-5º to 40ºC
|
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Operating temperature up to 10,000 ft (3000 m)
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23º to 104ºF
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-5º to 40ºC
|
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Short-term exception at sea level*
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23º to 131ºF
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-5º to 55ºC
|
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Short-term exception up to 5000 feet (1500 m)*
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23º to 122ºF
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-5º to 50ºC
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Short-term exception up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)*
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23º to 113ºF
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-5º to 45ºC
|
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Short-term exception up to 13,000 feet (4000 m)*
|
23º to 104ºF
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-5º to 40ºC
|
|
Storage temperature up to 15,000 feet (4573 m)
|
23º to 158ºF
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-25º to 70ºC
|
|
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Feet
|
Meters
|
|
Operating altitude
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Up to 10,000
|
Up to 3,000
|
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Storage altitude
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Up to 13,000
|
Up to 4,000
|
|
Operating relative humidity
|
10% to 95% noncondensing
|
|
Storage relative humidity
|
10% to 95% noncondensing
|
|
Acoustic Noise
|
|
Measured per ISO 7779 and declared per ISO 9296.
|
|
Bystander positions operating mode at 25°C ambient.
|
|
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Sound Pressure, dBA
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Sound Power, dbA
|
|
Model
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Typical, LpAm
|
Maximum, LpAD
|
Typical, LwA
|
Maximum, LwAD
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
|
41
|
44
|
51
|
54
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
|
43
|
46
|
53
|
56
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
|
43
|
46
|
53
|
56
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
|
33
|
36
|
43
|
46
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
|
33
|
36
|
43
|
46
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
|
41
|
44
|
51
|
54
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
|
43
|
46
|
53
|
56
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
|
43
|
46
|
53
|
56
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
|
33
|
36
|
43
|
46
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
|
33
|
36
|
43
|
46
|
|
Predicted Reliability
|
|
Model
|
MTBF in thousands of hours**
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-L
|
312
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-L
|
382
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-L
|
498
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-L
|
623
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-L
|
667
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48PST-S
|
312
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24PC-S
|
381
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24LC-S
|
498
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 48TC-S
|
623
|
|
Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus 24TC-S
|
667
|
