The Cisco WS-C2960S-24TS-S is a 24-port Gigabit LAN Lite switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 2960-S series. It is designed to provide reliable network connectivity with essential Layer 2 features, making it suitable for small to medium-sized networks requiring robust and straightforward switching solutions.
1. 24 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Provides 24 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, enabling high-speed connections for various network devices, such as computers, IP phones, and network printers.
2. Layer 2 Switching
- Offers Layer 2 switching capabilities, including:
- VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) for segmenting network traffic.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent loops and ensure a loop-free network.
- Link Aggregation (LACP) for combining multiple network connections into a single logical link to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
3. Basic Security Features
- Includes essential security features such as:
- Port Security to restrict access based on MAC addresses.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for filtering network traffic.
- DHCP Snooping to prevent unauthorized DHCP servers from providing IP addresses.
4. Energy Efficiency
- Designed with energy efficiency in mind, compliant with Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards, which helps to reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity.
5. Quality of Service (QoS)
- Provides QoS capabilities to prioritize network traffic, ensuring that critical applications such as voice and video receive appropriate bandwidth and minimal latency for optimal performance.
6. Cisco IOS Software
- Operates on Cisco IOS, offering a stable and feature-rich operating system with essential networking functionalities. The LAN Lite image provides basic Layer 2 features and simplified network management.
7. Simple Network Management
- Managed through Cisco’s web-based interface, Cisco Configuration Professional, or command-line interface (CLI). The switch also supports SNMP for network monitoring and management.
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