Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series WS-C2960X-24PS-L

Description

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series WS-C2960X-24PS-L is designed to provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and intelligent access-layer networking for enterprise, campus, and branch environments.

The switch provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+). Its 370W PoE budget allows connected devices such as Cisco IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other powered network devices to receive power directly through the Ethernet cabling, reducing the need for separate power adapters and electrical outlets.

The 24PS-L model provides 4 × 1-Gigabit SFP uplink interfaces, allowing fiber-optic or compatible copper connectivity for uplinks to distribution switches, servers, aggregation networks, or other network infrastructure. Unlike the 2960-X models with SFP+ interfaces, the WS-C2960X-24PS-L uses 1G SFP uplinks.

The switch operates with the Cisco IOS LAN Base software feature set and supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended capabilities. Cisco documentation identifies the WS-C2960X-24PS-L as stackable, with stacking capability available through the appropriate FlexStack technology.

Key Specifications

Specifications are based on Cisco’s Catalyst 2960-X documentation.

PoE+ Power

The WS-C2960X-24PS-L provides a 370W total PoE budget. Cisco specifies support for:

• Up to 24 ports at up to 15.4W for IEEE 802.3af PoE.
• Up to 12 ports at up to 30W for IEEE 802.3at PoE+.
• Intelligent power management allows the available power budget to be allocated across connected ports according to device requirements.

This makes the switch particularly useful for deployments where network connectivity and device power need to be provided through a single Ethernet cable.

Network Connectivity

The switch provides 24 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, offering automatic speed negotiation for compatible Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet devices.

The four integrated SFP uplink slots support 1-Gigabit SFP connectivity, enabling fiber-based uplinks for longer-distance connections or connections between network closets and distribution infrastructure.

Cisco IOS LAN Base

The LAN Base feature set provides the software foundation for the switch’s enterprise access-layer functionality.

The Catalyst 2960-X family is designed for secure, scalable and energy-efficient enterprise networking, with Cisco IOS features intended for campus and branch access deployments.

Stacking Capability

The WS-C2960X-24PS-L supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended technology. Stacking can simplify administration by allowing multiple compatible switches to operate as a unified logical system.

Cisco identifies the 24PS-L as one of the Catalyst 2960-X models supporting FlexStack technology.

Key Features & Benefits

• 24 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• 4 × 1G SFP uplink ports
• 370W total PoE budget
• Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+
• Up to 30W per port for PoE+ ports within the available budget
• Cisco IOS LAN Base feature set
• FlexStack-Plus / FlexStack-Extended capability
• Fixed-configuration enterprise access switch
• Suitable for IP phones, wireless access points and IP cameras
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for desktops, servers and network devices
• Rack-mountable 1U form factor
• 100–240V AC auto-ranging power input
• Designed for campus and branch-office environments

Supported PoE Devices

The 370W PoE budget makes the switch suitable for powering compatible:

• Cisco IP phones
• Wireless access points
• IP surveillance cameras
• Network sensors
• PoE-enabled endpoint devices
• Other IEEE-compatible powered devices

PoE availability depends on the power requirements of connected devices and the switch’s total available power budget.

Uplink Connectivity

The four 1G SFP ports provide dedicated uplink connectivity for compatible Gigabit SFP transceivers.

Typical applications include:

• Fiber uplinks between network closets
• Distribution-layer connections
• Building-to-building network links
• Server and storage connectivity
• Aggregation connections

Important: The WS-C2960X-24PS-L has 4 × 1G SFP uplinks, not 10G SFP+ uplinks.

Power Specifications

The switch operates from 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, with an auto-ranging AC input. Cisco lists approximately 90W internal switch power consumption for the WS-C2960X-24PS-L under its specified test conditions, while the available PoE budget is 370W.

Environmental Specifications

Recommended Applications

• Enterprise access networks
• Campus networking
• Branch offices
• Small and medium-sized business networks
• IP telephone deployments
• Wireless LAN infrastructure
• IP surveillance systems
• Network closets
• Gigabit desktop connectivity
• PoE device deployments
• Fiber uplink applications

Compatibility

The WS-C2960X-24PS-L is compatible with standard Ethernet devices supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity and IEEE-compatible PoE/PoE+ devices.

The four SFP uplinks require compatible 1-Gigabit SFP transceivers. Appropriate Cisco or compatible SFP modules should be selected according to the required fiber type, wavelength, distance, and network equipment.

For stacking, compatible Cisco FlexStack components and supported Catalyst 2960-X configurations are required.

Product Status

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X family has reached Cisco End-of-Sale/End-of-Life status. Cisco lists the WS-C2960X-24PS-L as an end-of-sale product and identifies the Cisco Catalyst C9200L-24P-4G as the replacement platform for this model.

For a store listing, it is therefore appropriate to identify this product as legacy/discontinued hardware while still offering it for customers maintaining or expanding existing Catalyst 2960-X installations.

Important Compatibility Note

Do not confuse this model with:

• WS-C2960X-24PD-L — 24 PoE ports with 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks.
• WS-C2960X-24PSQ-L — 24-port model with a different PoE/uplink configuration and only 110W PoE budget.
• WS-C2960XR-24PS-I — Catalyst 2960-XR model with IP Lite and different power-supply architecture.

The exact WS-C2960X-24PS-L configuration is 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports + 4 × 1G SFP + LAN Base + 370W PoE.