Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PD-I Catalyst 2960-XR 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch
The Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PD-I is a Catalyst 2960-XR Series managed Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access-layer networking, campus infrastructure and PoE-enabled deployments. It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support and 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces for high-speed connectivity toward aggregation or distribution networks.
The switch provides an available 370W PoE budget and supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at powered devices. It uses the Cisco IOS IP Lite feature set and incorporates a modular, field-replaceable power-supply architecture. The default configuration includes a 640W AC power supply, with support for a second power supply for power redundancy.
Key Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Series |
Catalyst 2960-XR |
| Model |
WS-C2960XR-24PD-I |
| Switch Type |
Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch |
| Ethernet Ports |
24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| PoE |
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ |
| Available PoE Power |
370W |
| Uplink Ports |
2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Software Feature Set |
IP Lite |
| Default Power Supply |
PWR-C2-640WAC |
| Power Supply Architecture |
Field-replaceable modular power supply; second PSU supported |
| Stacking |
FlexStack-Plus / FlexStack-Extended capability |
| Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable |
24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Connectivity
The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I provides 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports for connecting computers, IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance devices and other Ethernet endpoints. The PoE+ interfaces support IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at powered devices.
Cisco specifies up to 12 ports at up to 30W each for PoE+, or up to 24 ports at up to 15.4W using IEEE 802.3af, subject to the overall 370W available PoE budget.
2x 10G SFP+ Uplinks
Two dedicated 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces provide high-speed fiber connectivity between the access switch and upstream aggregation or distribution equipment. Compatible SFP+ optics and cables can be selected according to the required link speed, medium and distance.
The 10G uplinks help reduce congestion when multiple Gigabit access ports are aggregated toward the network core or distribution layer.
370W PoE Budget
The switch provides a total available PoE power budget of 370W. Intelligent power management allows the available power to be allocated across supported PoE/PoE+ ports according to device requirements and the overall system power configuration.
IP Lite Feature Set
The -I configuration uses the Cisco IOS IP Lite feature set. This provides enterprise Layer 2 and supported Layer 3 networking capabilities appropriate for Catalyst 2960-XR access-layer deployments. Available features can depend on the installed software release and configuration.
Modular Power Supply and Redundancy
Unlike fixed-power Catalyst 2960-X models, the Catalyst 2960-XR platform uses a field-replaceable modular power supply. The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I is supplied with a PWR-C2-640WAC power supply and can accommodate a second compatible power supply. With two 640W AC supplies installed, Cisco specifies power-supply redundancy while retaining the 370W available PoE budget.
Stacking Capability
The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus and FlexStack-Extended capabilities when deployed with the appropriate stacking hardware and configuration. Stacking allows compatible Catalyst switches to operate as a logical unit and can simplify management of larger access-layer networks.
Applications
- Enterprise access-layer networks
- Campus networking infrastructure
- IP phone deployments
- PoE wireless access point installations
- IP surveillance and security devices
- Building network connectivity
- Gigabit desktop access networks
- 10G fiber uplink deployments
- Legacy Cisco Catalyst infrastructure maintenance and expansion
Compatibility Considerations
The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I should be deployed with compatible Cisco SFP/SFP+ transceivers, stacking components, power supplies and supported Cisco IOS software. The exact SFP+ optic or cable should be selected according to the required fiber type, wavelength, transmission distance and Cisco compatibility requirements.
WS-C2960XR-24PD-I vs WS-C2960XR-24PS-I
The two models provide 24 Gigabit PoE+ access ports and a 370W PoE budget, but their uplink configurations differ. The WS-C2960XR-24PD-I provides 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, while the WS-C2960XR-24PS-I provides 4 x 1G SFP uplinks. The 24PD-I is therefore the appropriate model when 10G SFP+ uplink connectivity is required.
Legacy Product Consideration
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR product family is a legacy platform. Cisco's end-of-sale documentation identifies WS-C2960XR-24PD-I as an end-of-sale product and lists the Cisco C9200-24P Catalyst 9200 as the replacement product. For existing Catalyst 2960-XR environments, the WS-C2960XR-24PD-I can still be relevant for maintenance, replacement or expansion projects where platform compatibility is required.
Buy Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PD-I in Bangladesh
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Why Choose Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PD-I?
The Cisco WS-C2960XR-24PD-I combines 24 Gigabit PoE+ access ports, a 370W PoE budget, 2 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, IP Lite software and modular power-supply support. It is particularly relevant for organizations maintaining or expanding existing Catalyst 2960-XR networks that require PoE+ access and 10G fiber uplink connectivity.
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