Cisco WS-C2960S-F48TS-L switch is enterprise-class layer 2 switch for branch and midsize campus applications. It enables reliable and secure network access with feature the lower total cost of ownerships. Cisco WS-C2960S-F48TS-L switch comes with 48 Fast ethernet ports and Gigabit SFP uplinks for multiswitch depolyments. This product supports flexstack technology, stacking is enabled by optional hot-swappable module. Flexstack technology provides a unified data plane, analyze a stack to be configured and managed as a single switch, the switch also support mixed stacking, which means 2960SF and 2960-S can be combined in a single stack.Consistent reliable and secure access is critical in today’s networks to ensure a superior user experience. The Cisco WS-C2960S-F48TS-L provides flexible quality of service mechanisms that enable priority treatment a real time traffic such as voice over IP and critical business applications. The switch supports a range of authentication methods for network admission control to limit or deny access for unknown users and devices.The Cisco 2960SF series also provides new ipv6 features including ipv6 first top security to counteract thread at the access network.

2960SF support catalyst switch smart operations – a collection of time-saving features that address common network administration activities. Smart Install accelerates deployment by allowing switches to be automatically upgraded and configured by the network without the need to manually provision to a console connection. Auto smart ports detects when a new device such as an IP phone or Wireless Access point is connected to the switch and then automatically apply settings optimized for that device type, this eliminates the need to configure the switch when devices are added or moved. The switch also supports energy wise for monitoring and managing the energy consumption of connected devices. Finally management of 2960SF switch is supported by Cisco network assistant – a free application that simplifies configuration and troubleshooting. In summary, 2960SF series a Fast Ethernet provides reliable and secure network access with features the lower total cost of ownership.