Cisco Catalyst 2960-X WS-C2960X-48FPD-L

Description

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X WS-C2960X-48FPD-L is designed for high-density Gigabit Ethernet access networks where both network connectivity and Power over Ethernet are required.

The switch provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity and IEEE PoE+ functionality. Its 740W PoE budget provides substantial power capacity for connected devices such as IP telephones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other compatible powered devices.

For high-speed uplinks, the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L includes two SFP+ module slots supporting 10-Gigabit connectivity. These uplinks can be used to connect the access switch to higher-level distribution or aggregation switches and other compatible network infrastructure.

The switch uses the Cisco IOS LAN Base software image and supports Cisco stacking technologies including FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended, allowing compatible switches to be combined into a stack for simplified management and increased network scalability.

Key Specifications

Cisco’s official ordering information confirms the exact 48-port / 2 SFP+ / LAN Base / 740W configuration.

PoE+ Power

The 740W PoE budget makes the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L suitable for high-density powered-device deployments.

It can provide power through Ethernet to compatible devices such as:

• Cisco IP phones
• Wireless access points
• IP surveillance cameras
• Network sensors
• PoE-enabled endpoints

The 740W figure represents the switch’s total available PoE power budget, not 740W per individual port. Actual power availability per port depends on the connected device and the total switch power budget.

10G SFP+ Uplinks

The switch provides 2 × SFP+ uplink slots, supporting 10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This is one of the key differences between the 48FPD-L and models such as the 48FPS-L, which provides four 1G SFP interfaces instead.

SFP+ uplinks are useful for:

• Distribution-layer connections
• Core network uplinks
• High-bandwidth aggregation
• Data-center access networks
• Switch-to-switch fiber links
• Long-distance fiber connectivity using compatible transceivers

Cisco IOS LAN Base

The LAN Base feature set provides the software foundation for the Catalyst 2960-X access switch.

It is intended for enterprise access-layer deployments requiring managed Ethernet connectivity, VLANs, security features, quality-of-service capabilities, and network management functionality.

Stacking Capability

The WS-C2960X-48FPD-L supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended capabilities. Compatible stacking configurations allow multiple Catalyst 2960-X switches to be managed as a logical stack, simplifying administration and providing greater scalability.

Key Features & Benefits

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• 740W total PoE budget
• 2 × 10G SFP+ uplink slots
• Cisco IOS LAN Base
• FlexStack-Plus capability
• FlexStack-Extended capability
• High-density Gigabit access connectivity
• Suitable for IP phones and wireless access points
• Suitable for IP surveillance deployments
• 10G uplinks for high-bandwidth network aggregation
• Enterprise-grade managed switching
• Rack-mountable form factor
• Designed for campus and branch networks

Recommended Applications

• Enterprise access networks
• Campus networks
• Branch offices
• Small and medium-sized businesses
• IP telephony deployments
• Wireless LAN infrastructure
• IP surveillance systems
• Network closets
• High-density PoE environments
• Fiber-based 10G uplink applications
• Legacy Cisco Catalyst environments

Compatibility

The WS-C2960X-48FPD-L supports standard Ethernet devices using 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity and compatible IEEE PoE/PoE+ devices.

The two uplink interfaces accept compatible SFP+ transceivers for 10-Gigabit network connections. Transceiver selection should be based on the required fiber type, wavelength, distance, and connected equipment.

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

Important Model Identification

The exact configuration is:

WS-C2960X-48FPD-L

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• PoE+
• 740W PoE budget
• 2 × 10G SFP+
• LAN Base

Do not confuse it with:

Cisco’s documentation confirms these model differences.

Product Status

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X series is a legacy/discontinued product family. Cisco’s End-of-Sale/End-of-Life documentation lists WS-C2960X-48FPD-L and identifies the C9200L-48P-4X as its replacement platform.

This makes the WS-C2960X-48FPD-L particularly relevant for customers maintaining existing Catalyst 2960-X deployments or requiring compatible replacement hardware.