Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series - Cisco WS-C3550-12G Manual

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series

Fixed-configuration switches offering Fast Ethernet connectivity with enhanced LAN
services for mid-market and branch office networks.
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet switches are offered in two categories:
• Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series with LAN Base Software
• Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series with LAN Lite Software
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base software are a family of fixed-
configuration, standalone intelligent Ethernet devices with Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
or non-PoE configurations that provide desktop Fast Ethernet connectivity, enabling
enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, and branch office
networks (See Figure 1). The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Base Series offers integrated
security, including Network Admission Control (NAC), advanced quality of service
(QoS), and resiliency to deliver intelligent services for the network edge.
Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite software are fixed-configuration,
standalone switches that provide desktop Fast Ethernet connectivity for entry-level
wiring closet and small branch office networks. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite
Series Switches simplify the migration from non-intelligent hubs and unmanaged
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switches to a fully scalable managed network. The LAN Lite Cisco IOS Software
provides entry-level security, quality of service (QoS), and availability capabilities
while lowering the network total cost of ownership.
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