cisco Catalyst 2960 Catalyst 2960-X
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-X switch series is a 1U stackable Gigabit Ethernet access switch family widely deployed across enterprise campus and branch environments. Featuring FlexStack-Plus stacking up to eight members, optional PoE+ power budgets up to 740W, fixed 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ uplinks, and Cisco EnergyWise technology, the 2960-X represents one of the highest-volume enterprise campus switches in secondary market trade.
Specifications
| Brand | cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Catalyst 2960 |
| Form factor | 1U stackable switch |
| Released | Jun 2013 |
| End of sale | Oct 2020 |
| End of support | Oct 2025 |
| Access ports | 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplinks | 4x 1GbE SFP or 2x 10GbE SFP+ fixed ports |
| Stacking module | FlexStack-Plus delivering 80 Gbps across up to 8 switches |
| Poe capacity | IEEE 802.3at PoE+ up to 740W power budget |
| Switching capacity | Up to 216 Gbps |
Generations
- Next generation: cisco Catalyst 9200 Catalyst 9200L
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Catalyst 2960 Catalyst 2960-X.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can Catalyst 2960-X switches stack with Catalyst 2960-S models?
Yes, using FlexStack-Plus modules, 2960-X switches can stack with older 2960-S switches, operating at FlexStack speeds (40 Gbps).
What is the secondary market trade status of the 2960-X?
The 2960-X remains one of the most traded switches worldwide due to massive historical deployments and high field reliability.
Buying or selling Catalyst 2960-X?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Product Documentation, checked 2026-10-27
- Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Data Sheet and Technical Specifications, checked 2026-10-27