Features And Benefits - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Datasheet

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Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite
Configurations
Table 1 highlights the various configurations available in the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
with LAN Lite software.
Table 1. Configurations Available for Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite Software
Product Name
Cisco Catalyst 2960-8TC-S
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24-S
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC-S
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TT-S
Cisco Catalyst 2960-48TC-S
* The SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports accommodate Cisco 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-
FX SFP transceivers.

Features and Benefits

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite software provide:
High performance: Today's workers and business applications place higher demands on
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networks than ever before. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series supports 100 Mbps to the
desktop and Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectivity, providing the bandwidth you need to meet
rigorous application demands, alleviate bottlenecks, and boost application performance—
enhancing the productivity of your employees while increasing the return on your existing
infrastructure and application investments.
Enhanced security: Modern businesses face both more serious security threats and more
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demanding regulatory compliance requirements than ever before. The Cisco Catalyst 2960
Series with LAN Lite software provides a wide range of security features to protect your
important business information, keep unauthorized users off the network, and protect
against security breaches. Key features include:
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Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS), which employ the 802.1x standard and
the Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) to provide advanced authentication and
security policy administration, helping prevent unauthorized users from accessing the
network
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MAC address notification features to allow administrators to monitor the network and
track where and when users enter the network
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Port-level security features to limit access to identified MAC addresses
Description
8 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 1 dual-purpose uplink port (10/100/1000BASE-T or Small
Form-Factor Pluggable [SFP]*)
24 Ethernet 10/100 ports
24 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplink ports
48 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 fixed 10/100/1000 uplink ports
48 Ethernet 10/100 ports and 2 dual-purpose uplink ports
Data Sheet
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