Description

The Cisco® Catalyst® 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are the leading Layer 2 edge switches, providing improved operational excellence, highly secure business operations, improved sustainability, and an enhanced workspace experience. They are fixed-configuration access switches designed for entry-level enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks. Figure 1 shows the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switch model and Figure 2 shows the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switch model with LAN Lite software. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software have the following capabilities: – Fast Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet (PoE) of up to 15.4W per port – GbE for data connectivity – Enhanced troubleshooting for problem solving, including link connectivity and cable diagnostics – Single IP address management for up to 16 switches – A wide range of software features to provide ease of operation, highly secure business operations, sustainability, and a borderless networking experience – Limited lifetime hardware warranty The Cisco Borderless Network Architecture delivers the new workspace experience, connecting anyone, anywhere, using any device, to any resource securely, reliably, and transparently. The Cisco Borderless Networks architecture addresses primary IT and business challenges to help create a truly borderless experience by bringing interactions closer to the employee and customer. Borderless experience is only possible with intelligent network elements designed and architected to meet the needs of a global workspace. Cisco Network Access is a primary component of this architecture, enabling various borderless network services such as mobility, security, EnergyWise, and ease of operations for increased productivity and operational efficiency. Cisco Network Access for Borderless solution focuses on the following primary areas: – Sustainability – Ease of operations – Borderless security – Borderless experience