Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 2960X-24TS-L is a fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch that provides enterprise-class access for campus and branch applications. It is designed for operational simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, enabling scalable, secure, and energy-efficient business operations with intelligent services and advanced Cisco IOS software features.

Key Specifications

General Information

Attribute	Details
Product Model	WS-C2960X-24TS-L
Device Type	Switch – 24 ports – Managed – Stackable
Enclosure Type	Desktop, rack-mountable – 1U
Subtype	Gigabit Ethernet
Cisco IOS Software Image	LAN Base
Status	Discontinued (as of May 2018)

Port Configuration

Port Type	Quantity
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ports	24
Gigabit SFP Uplink Ports	4

Performance

Metric	Value
Switching Capacity	216 Gbps
Forwarding Performance (64-byte packets)	71.4 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support	9216 bytes
VLAN Capacity	1023 virtual interfaces

Hardware Specifications

Component	Specification
Processor	APM86392 – 600 MHz dual-core
DRAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	128 MB

Physical Specifications

Attribute	Details
Dimensions (W x D x H)	44.5 cm x 27.9 cm x 4.5 cm (17.5″ x 11″ x 1.8″)
Weight	4 kg (8.82 lbs)
Power Supply	Internal, AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Redundancy	Optional (RPS 2300 support)

Environmental Specifications

Condition	Range
Operating Temperature	-5°C to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% (non-condensing)

Reliability

Metric	Value
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	564,910 hours

Key Features

Stacking

FlexStack-Plus technology supports stacking up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps stack throughput
Mixed stacking with Catalyst 2960-S and 2960-SF switches

Management & Security

Management Interfaces: Web UI, Command-Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, RJ-45 console, USB console, Bluetooth over-the-air access
Security: 802.1X, SPAN, BPDU Guard, Cisco TrustSec, IPv6 First Hop Security
Authentication: Kerberos, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+

Protocols & Standards

Remote Management: SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON 1/2, Telnet, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, CLI
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ae, 802.1ae, 802.3az, 802.1AX

Advanced Capabilities

Layer 2 Switching: VLAN support, trunking, RSTP, MSTP, PAgP, LACP
IPv6 Support: MLD snooping, IPv6 routing
Traffic Analysis: NetFlow-Lite for application visibility and capacity planning
Energy Efficiency: Cisco EnergyWise technology, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), switch hibernation mode (<10W)
Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9216 bytes