Cisco WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I Gigabit PoE+ Switch

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I is a fixed-configuration Gigabit Ethernet access switch from the Catalyst 2960-XR series, designed for enterprise campus and branch office networks. This model provides 48 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports with a 740W PoE budget, alongside four 1G SFP uplink interfaces, and runs Cisco IOS Software with the IP Lite feature set.

Technical Details

• Ports: 48 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE ports
• PoE Budget: 740W total Power over Ethernet capacity
• Uplinks: 4 x 1G SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) uplink interfaces
• Software: IP Lite feature set (Cisco IOS)
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR family
• Switching: Layer 2 access switching with basic Layer 3 routing capabilities (IP Lite)
• Form Factor: Fixed-configuration, rack-mountable 1U chassis

Configuration & Options

• Model is ordered as a single SKU: WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I
• Includes all 48 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplinks in the base configuration
• SFP transceivers (fiber or copper) are selected separately to match the required uplink media type
• The switch supports the full Catalyst 2960-XR feature set, including stacking (via optional stacking modules, not included)
• Software licensing is preinstalled with the IP Lite feature set; no additional license activation is required for the base feature set

Operating Conditions

The WS-C2960XR-48FPS-I is intended for deployment as an access-layer switch in enterprise LAN environments, providing PoE power to end devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. It is suited for wiring closets, branch offices, and campus distribution points where high-density Gigabit connectivity and a moderate PoE budget are required. The switch operates in standard indoor rack-mount environments with typical enterprise temperature and humidity ranges.