Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch – 370W PoE+, 2x 10G SFP+ Uplinks, IP Lite

Gigabit PoE+ access with 10G uplinks, Layer 3 features and redundant power options.

The Cisco WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I is a Gigabit PoE+ access switch from the Catalyst 2960-XR Series, with 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks and a 370W power budget. It runs the IP Lite Cisco IOS feature set and suits dense access closets and office floors that need dependable Cisco management on a controlled budget.

How the WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I 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-C2960XR-48LPD-I supplies IEEE 802.3at PoE+ over the same Ethernet cable as data, from a shared 370W budget. Intelligent power management lets you allocate and monitor power per port, so critical devices such as phones stay on when demand peaks.

Its IP 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.

10G SFP+ Uplinks for High-Bandwidth Closets

The uplinks (2 x 10G SFP+) connect this switch to a core switch, router or another closet. The two SFP+ ports carry 10 Gbps each, so traffic from all 48 ports reaches the core without the uplink becoming a bottleneck.

Redundant Power and FlexStack-Plus

The WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I has two field-replaceable power supply bays, so a second supply can be added for redundancy and extra PoE capacity. The optional FlexStack-Plus module stacks up to eight 2960-X/XR switches with 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth.

How to Set Up the Cisco WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I

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.