Cisco 2960 Series Switches

Cisco 2960 Series Switches: a secure and sustainable switching platform.

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TXO stocks one of the largest selections of parts available for the Cisco 2960 series switches, with many components available for fast shipping and delivery. TXO also offers a repair service for many components for the wider range of Cisco network equipment. All replacement parts are guaranteed under our one year warranty. Contact us now to discover how our multilingual team can assist and support you.

Availability & shipping for the Cisco 2960 Series Switches

At TXO we are one of the world’s largest stockists of components for the Cisco 2960 Series Switches. Most Cisco parts are dispatched immediately upon receipt of purchase order and delivered within 1-3 days in the UK and 3-5 days for international delivery. Contact us today to get an exact quote and estimated delivery times for your order.

About the Cisco 2960 Series 

The Cisco 2960 Series Switch is a Layer 2 edge switch produced by San Francisco-based tech company Cisco. Released in September 2005, the Cisco 2960 is designed for enterprise, midmarket and branch office networks, which hosts an array of features that helps businesses streamline their switching with one easy-to-use platform. 

Designed to support the increasing demands of modern networking infrastructures, the Cisco 2960 series switches come in two separate models which offer 24 or 48 Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet ports. Network operators have multiple connectivity options to accommodate a wide array of devices and support high-speed data transfer, meaning businesses have full flexibility in how they deploy this switch. The robust performance of the Cisco 2960 series ensures seamless communication and data exchange across the network.

As with many Cisco switches, the Cisco 2960 series switches incorporate a full suite of comprehensive security features which are designed to safeguard the networks they are deployed in and protect against potential threats. This ensures network operators have full control over the security of their network. These switches support features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and IP Source Guard, bolstering network security and mitigating unauthorised network access and spoofing.

Cisco 2960 series switches enable network operators’ efficient network segmentation through Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology. They can create logical network segments within the physical infrastructure which in turn helps enhance security, optimise network performance, and simplify the overall management of the network. The VLAN support on Cisco 2960 switches also includes IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, which enables easy integration with existing VLAN configurations and facilitates inter-VLAN routing.

To prioritise critical network traffic and ensure consistent performance, the Cisco 2960 series switches offer advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. Operators can allocate bandwidth, classify and prioritise traffic based on specific criteria, and enforce traffic policies for individual network equipment. This allows them to ensure the resources of the network are allocated correctly for optimum performance and helps to ensure that applications like voice and video receive the necessary bandwidth and deliver a superior user experience.

The Cisco 2960 series switches run Cisco’s proprietary IOS software. This feature-rich software provides a comprehensive suite of management tools and features that simplify network administration. Network operators can leverage command-line interface (CLI) or utilise intuitive web-based graphical interfaces to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the switches, ensuring streamlined and efficient management.

The Cisco 2960 series switches offer a range of advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features that enhance network functionality and scalability. These include Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and IP routing capabilities. These features improve network reliability, prevent loops, enable redundancy, and facilitate efficient routing, enabling organisations to build resilient and flexible network architectures.

Supporting the latest PoE (Power of Ethernet) technology, the Cisco 2960 supports several Cisco PoE devices including Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet WLAN access points, each of which can provide up to 15.4W of power per port. It also supports any IEEE 80.3af compliant device as default without any additional configuration being required from users. 

The Cisco 2960 also benefits from the use of Cisco’s EnergyWise technology.  This feature enables network operators to monitor and manage power consumption across network devices and optimise the energy usage helping to reduce the carbon footprint of their network. This reduction in energy usage also allows businesses potential cost savings, making the Cisco 2960 the perfect platform for businesses that want to minimise the environmental impact of their network and lower their energy costs.  

Cisco announced the end of life for the Cisco 2960 Series on the 31st October 2019, after which point Cisco would no longer offer support for businesses utilising this platform. TXO can continue to help service switches and source replacement parts from the 2960 series even though this is no longer offered by the OEM.

Cisco 2960 Series Switches component list

At TXO we have an extensive range of new and refurbished products and parts for the Cisco 2960 Series Switches, many of which can be ordered with fast shipping and delivery. A list of some of the most popular products can be found below, but please contact us if the part you require is not listed.

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Repair capability for the Cisco 2960

At TXO we believe we should aim to reduce the environmental impact of the telecoms sector across the supply chain, which is why we make it our mission to support the circular economy. As part of this, we offer a full third-party repair service that focuses on refurbishing and repairing many components for the Cisco 2960 Series Switches, as well as many others across the full range of Cisco network equipment. 

Our team of experienced system engineers based at our advanced engineering facilities in Solihull complete over 12,000 repairs every year. With an in-depth knowledge of core telecom repairs including optical, IP and radio-based technologies they are able to ensure the clients we work with can maintain optimum service levels and minimise disruption to the operation of their business. 

As part of our expert repair and refurbishment service, we will often conduct pre-emptive repairs to Cisco 2960 Series Switches components that are susceptible to developing faults. This helps prevent future repairs from being required and extends the longevity of your existing Cisco networks. 

On top of our extensive range of parts available to order online, we are also able to procure replacement parts for the Cisco 2960 switches, if we don’t already have them available in stock. And, to ensure that you experience minimal disruption to your business operations, we also offer an advanced replacement service, where we deliver components to you before a repair is carried out, therefore ensuring minimal downtime.

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Technical specifications for the Cisco 2960 Series

Some brief technical specifications are listed below, please view the full OEM technical sheet here. 

Please note, TXO is an independent retailer and has no affiliation with Cisco Systems or any of their associated companies.