Cisco WS-C2960C-8TC-L Product Data Sheet
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Data Sheet
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Compact
Switches
Cisco® Catalyst® compact switches (Figure 1) easily extend an intelligent, fully
managed Cisco Catalyst wired switching infrastructure, including end-to-end IP and
Borderless Network services, with a single Ethernet cable or fiber from the wiring
closet. These attractive, small form-factor Gigabit and Fast Ethernet switches are ideal
for connecting multiple devices on the retail sales floor and in classrooms, hotels, and
factories and for extending wireless LAN networks: wherever space is at a premium
and multiple cable runs could be challenging.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Compact Switches highlights:
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Extend a highly secure, intelligent, managed Cisco Catalyst infrastructure with a single Ethernet cable or
fiber from the wiring closet
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Support for advanced security and services, including voice, video, and Cisco Borderless Network services,
to remote endpoints
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through enables the compact switch to draw power from the wiring closet
and pass it to end devices (selected models)
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Attractive, small form factor and fanless operation fit in confined spaces where multiple cable runs could be
challenging
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Easy to deploy, manage and extend the network loop free
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Enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst Compact Switches
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Model
Ethernet Ports
PoE
Output Ports
Available
PoE Power
Uplinks
MACsec
2960C-8TC-L
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
N/A
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
2960C-8TC-S
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
N/A
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
2960CPD-8TT-L
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
N/A
2 x 1G
(PoE+ input)
N/A
2960C-8PC-L
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
8 PoE
124W
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
2960CPD-8PT-L
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
8 PoE
Up to 30.8W1
2 x 1G
(PoE+ input)
N/A
2960C-12PC-L
12 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
12 PoE
124W
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
2960CG-8TC-L
8 x 10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet
N/A
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
3560C-8PC-S
8 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
8 PoE+
124W
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
3560C-12PC-S
12 x 10/100
Fast Ethernet
12 PoE+
124W
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
N/A
3560CG-8TC-S
8 x 10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet
N/A
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
Yes
3560CG-8PC-S
8 x 10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet
8 PoE+
124W
2 x 1G copper or
2 x 1G SFP
Yes
3560CPD-8PT-S
8 x 10/100/1000
Gigabit Ethernet
8 PoE
Up to 23.8W2
2 x 1G
(PoE+ input)
Yes
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Switch Configurations
Table 1 compares switch models.
Table 1. Available Cisco Catalyst Compact Switch models
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Series compact switches ship with the LAN Base version of Cisco IOS® Software, as
available on other Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches. Similarly, Cisco Catalyst 3560-C compact switches ship
with the IP Base version of Cisco IOS Software, as with other 3560 Series switches. Neither series of compact
switches can be upgraded.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C switches deliver advanced Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2 through 4 services for
the network edge, such as voice, video, and wireless LAN services. The IP Base feature set on Cisco Catalyst
3560-C switches adds baseline enterprise services, including support for routed access, Cisco TrustSec®, media
access control security (MACsec), and other Cisco Borderless Network services.
The LAN Base feature set offers enhanced intelligent services that include comprehensive Layer 2 features. The IP
Base feature set provides baseline enterprise services in addition to all LAN Base features. IP Base also includes
the support for routed access, MACsec, and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Using UPOE uplinks.
Using UPOE uplinks.
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Applications
Cisco Borderless Networks and Access Switching
Borderless Networks, a Cisco next-generation architecture, deliver the new workspace experience, connecting
anyone, anywhere, using any device, to any resource - securely, reliably, 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. Innovations in switching help organizations deliver
ease of operation, green efficiency, security, and performance to accelerate the way IT delivers and scales those
services on the network.
Cisco Compact Switches for Retail
Major retailers are increasingly moving customer-facing IP-based applications and services to the middle of the
sales floor. A typical transaction area on the floor will often include multiple point-of-sale terminals, card readers,
IP phones, and printers. Free-standing kiosks, which allow customers to access online catalogs with click-to-chat
capabilities and other applications, are being deployed. Cisco Catalyst compact switches extend fully managed IP
services, including end-to-end PCI-compliant solutions, to the floor with a single Ethernet cable or fiber. Because of
their quiet operation, attractive appearance, and flexible mounting options, they are ideally suited for mounting in
confined spaces on the floor.
Cisco Compact Switches for Education
Video and distance learning applications have become a common part of the curriculum for K-12 and higher
education. Support for IP phones and secure wired and wireless connectivity in the classroom are also common
requirements. Yet schools and universities must often work within limited budgets and aging facilities, making
wiring runs from a central point in the building to multiple devices in the classroom cost prohibitive. Cisco Catalyst
compact switches extend fully managed IP services to the classroom with a single Ethernet cable or fiber. Quiet
operation and flexible mounting options make them ideally suited for classrooms or confined areas nearby.
Cisco Compact Switches Extend Enterprise Networks
Enterprises often look to extend the reach of their networks - to bring wired connectivity to more employees and to
support new wireless deployments. Running additional Ethernet cables for individual devices might be impractical,
but the same security, services, and management must be supported. Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series
compact switches extend the wired Cisco access infrastructure, 8 or 12 ports at a time, with a single Ethernet cable
or fiber, all while delivering the same services as the Cisco Catalyst switches in the wiring closet. PoE, quiet
operation, and flexible mounting options allow placement in confined spaces.
Cisco Networked Sustainability: Good for Business, Better for Environment
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PoE pass-through gives the ability to power PoE end devices through drawing PoE from the wiring closet.
The Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S and 2960CPD-8PT-L have eight downlink ports with two PoE input
ports that allow it to be powered by another switch. These switches do not need a power supply and
receives power over the uplink from an upstream PoE or Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (Cisco
UPOE™) device, providing deployment flexibility and availability. These switches are ideal for wiring and
space-constrained applications.
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Switch Model
Powering Options
Available PoE Power (W)
WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L
1 PoE Uplink
0W
2 PoE Uplinks
7W
1 PoE+ Uplinks
7W
1 PoE+ and 1 PoE Uplinks
15.4W
2 PoE+ Uplinks
22.4W
1 Cisco UPOE Uplink
30.8W
Auxiliary Input
22.4W (30.8W*)
WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S
1 PoE+
0W
2 PoE+
15.4W
1 Cisco UPOE Uplink
23.8W
Auxiliary Input
15.4W (23.8W*)
WS-C2960C-8PC-L
Internal Power Supply
124W
WS-C2960C-12PC-L
Internal Power Supply
124W
WS-C3560C-12PC-S
Internal Power Supply
124W
WS-C3560C-8PC-S
Internal Power Supply
124W
WS-C3560CG-8PC-S
Internal Power Supply
124W
(*) When the Auxiliary AC input is used as a backup to a Cisco UPOE powered switch
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Cisco EnergyWise is an innovative architecture, added to the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series
compact switches, that enables the measurement of power consumption in the network infrastructure and
network-attached devices. EnergyWise encompasses a highly intelligent network-based approach to
communicate messages that measure and control energy between network devices and endpoints. The
network discovers Cisco EnergyWise-manageable devices, monitors their power consumption, and takes
action based on business rules to reduce power consumption.
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Efficient switch operation: Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches use hardware
components created by Cisco providing optimum power saving, low-power operations for industry best-inclass power management, and power consumption capabilities. The Cisco Catalyst 3560-C ports are
capable of reduced power modes so that ports not in use can move into a lower power utilization state.
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IEEE 802.3at or PoE+: Available on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C is the latest in PoE technology, allowing
capable devices to be powered with power output up to 30W per port. Table 2 outlines switch models and
power capacity for the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches.
Table 2. Switch PoE and PoE+ Power Capacity
Cisco Operational Excellence: Reducing Operating Costs
Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches make deployment easy: reduce switch installation,
configuration, troubleshooting time, and operational costs.
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Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations is a set of features to enhance operational excellence:
◦ Cisco Smart Install is a transparent plug-and-play technology to configure the Cisco IOS Software
image and switch configuration without user intervention. Smart Install utilizes dynamic IP address
allocation and the assistance of other switches to facilitate installation, providing transparent network
plug and play.
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◦ Cisco Smart Configuration provides a single point of management for a group of switches and in
addition adds the ability to archive and back up configuration files to a file server or switch. A group of
switches can be upgraded or configured from a single point in the network.
◦ Cisco Auto SmartPorts provides automatic configuration as devices connect to the switch port, allowing
autodetection and plug and play of the device onto the network. It configures the port with predefined
configurations encapsulating years of Cisco networking expertise, including security, IP telephony,
availability, QoS, and manageability features with minimal effort and expertise.
◦ USB file storage and console for file backup, distribution, and simplified operations allow the user to
back up and boot from a USB device and allow for Mini USB console access along with traditional
RS-232 console connectivity.
◦ Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of debug diagnostic commands and system health
checks within the switch, including Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD).
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Easy-to-Use Deployment and Control Features
◦ Automatic QoS (AutoQoS) simplifies QoS configuration in voice over IP (VoIP) networks by issuing
interface and global switch commands to detect Cisco IP phones, classify traffic, and help enable egress
queue configuration.
◦ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) autoconfiguration of multiple switches through a boot
server eases switch deployment.
◦ Auto-Negotiation on all ports automatically selects half- or full-duplex transmission mode to optimize
bandwidth.
◦ Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) facilitates dynamic trunk configuration across all switch ports.
◦ Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) automates the creation of Cisco Fast EtherChannel groups or
Gigabit EtherChannel groups to link to another switch, router, or server.
◦ Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the creation of Ethernet channeling with devices that
conform to IEEE 802.3ad. This feature is similar to Cisco EtherChannel technology and PAgP.
◦ Automatic Media-Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) automatically adjusts transmit and receive
pairs if an incorrect cable type (crossover or straight-through) is installed.
◦ Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol (UDLD) and Aggressive UDLD allow unidirectional links
caused by incorrect fiber-optic wiring or port faults to be detected and disabled on fiber-optic interfaces.
◦ Switching Database Manager (SDM) templates for access, routing, and VLAN deployment allow the
administrator to easily maximize memory allocation to the desired features based on deployment-specific
requirements.
◦ Local Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) works in conjunction with Private VLAN Edge to
minimize broadcasts and maximize available bandwidth.
◦ Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping for IPv4 and IPv6 MLD v1 and v2 Snooping
provide fast client joins and leaves of multicast streams and limit bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only
the requestors.
◦ Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR) continuously sends multicast streams in a multicast VLAN while
isolating the streams from subscriber VLANs for bandwidth and security reasons.
◦ Per-port Broadcast, Multicast, and Unicast Storm Control prevents faulty end stations from
degrading overall systems performance.
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◦ Voice VLAN simplifies telephony installations by keeping voice traffic on a separate VLAN for easier
administration and troubleshooting.
◦ Cisco VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) supports dynamic VLANs and dynamic trunk configuration
across all switches.
◦ Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) allows administrators to remotely monitor ports in a Layer 2
switch network from any other switch in the same network.
◦ For enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis, the Embedded Remote Monitoring
(RMON) software agent supports four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and events).
◦ Layer 2 Traceroute eases troubleshooting by identifying the physical path that a packet takes from
source to destination.
◦ Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of administering software upgrades by
downloading from a centralized location.
◦ Network Timing Protocol (NTP) provides an accurate and consistent timestamp to all intranet switches.
Network Management
The Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and
administration. These switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Cisco Prime™ network management solutions provide comprehensive network lifecycle management. Cisco Prime
Infrastructure provides an extensive library of easy-to-use features to automate the initial and day-to-day
management of your Cisco network. Cisco Prime integrates hardware and software platform expertise and
operational experience into a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting,
and administrative tools, including:
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Support for new technologies and services from initial deployment to day-to-day administration and
management, such as EnergyWise, identity, Cisco Auto Smartports, Cisco Smart Install, and much more
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Configuration management tools built from Cisco experience and Cisco Validated Design recommendations
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Monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities that incorporate Cisco hardware best practices and diagnostics
features
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Automation in managing hardware inventories, security vulnerabilities (PSIRTS), and platform end-of-life
and support cycles
For detailed information about Cisco Prime, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/prime.
Cisco Network Assistant
A PC-based network management application designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) networks with
up to 250 users, Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized network management and configuration capabilities.
This application also features an intuitive GUI where users can easily apply common services across Cisco
switches, routers, and access points.
For detailed information about Cisco Network Assistant, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/cna.
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