Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960L-24PS-AP 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch – 195W PoE+, 4x 1G SFP Uplinks, LAN Lite

Silent, simple Gigabit Cisco switching for small offices and branches.

The Cisco WS-C2960L-24PS-AP is a Gigabit access switch from the Catalyst 2960-L Series, with 24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplinks and a 195W power budget. It runs the LAN Lite Cisco IOS feature set and suits office wiring closets and branch networks that need dependable Cisco management on a controlled budget.

How the WS-C2960L-24PS-AP Simplifies Powering and Securing Edge Devices

In most offices, IP phones, wireless access points and security cameras sit far from a power outlet. Running separate power to each one adds cost, clutter and failure points, and unmanaged PoE switches leave you with no way to prioritize power or isolate device traffic.

The WS-C2960L-24PS-AP supplies IEEE 802.3at PoE+ over the same Ethernet cable as data, from a shared 195W budget. Intelligent power management lets you allocate and monitor power per port, so critical devices such as phones stay on when demand peaks.

Its LAN Lite feature set adds the controls a shared network needs: separate VLANs for voice, cameras and staff traffic, QoS so calls stay clear, and 802.1X or port security to stop unknown devices from connecting.

The -AP suffix marks a regional ordering variant of the WS-C2960L-24PS-LL; the hardware, port layout and LAN Lite software are the same.

Flexible Uplinks for Fiber or Copper

The uplinks (4 x 1G SFP) connect this switch to a core switch, router or another closet. Fiber SFP modules extend links far beyond the 100 m copper limit, which is useful between floors or buildings.

Silent, Fanless Operation

With no fan, the WS-C2960L-24PS-AP runs silently and has fewer moving parts to fail, so it can sit on a desk, under a counter or in an open office. Keep a few centimetres of clearance around the vents so heat can dissipate.

How to Set Up the Cisco WS-C2960L-24PS-AP

1. Mount the switch in a 19-inch rack or on a shelf, keep the vents clear, and connect the AC power cord.
2. Connect the uplink to your core switch or router (copper or SFP module), then patch end devices including PoE phones, cameras and access points to the access ports.
3. Connect to the console port with a terminal program, or use Express Setup / the web interface where available, and assign a management IP, hostname and secure passwords.
4. Create your VLANs, enable Spanning Tree and port security, set PoE priorities, update to the latest supported Cisco IOS release, and save the configuration.