C1-C2960X-24PD-L, Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Switch, 24xGE PoE/370W PoE/2x10G SFP+

The Cisco C1-C2960X-24PD-L is an enterprise-grade switch engineered for secure, scalable, and energy-efficient network deployments. This 24-port switch delivers robust connectivity powered by advanced features and Power over Ethernet Plus capability, enabling seamless integration of IP phones, cameras, and other powered devices across various business environments. As part of the renowned Cisco 2960X series, it stands out for supporting Energy Efficient Ethernet, optimizing power usage without compromising real-time performance. The foundational architecture includes 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ45 ports (backed by a strong 370W PoE budget), 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks, a high-capacity 216 Gbps switching fabric, and an impressive forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps. Administrators benefit from intuitive dual-console access (USB Type-B & RJ45), comprehensive Layer 2 and static Layer 3 features, and a user-friendly management interface with SNMPv3, CLI, and WebUI. The efficient hardware platform, with a dual-core CPU and 512MB DRAM, provides responsive operation even in dense enterprise networks. Quality construction ensures operation from 0°C to 45°C with high reliability (MTBF: 325,780 hours). The C1-C2960X-24PD-L’s efficient design makes it ideal for growing organizations, seeking the reliability and feature-rich networking the Cisco 2960X switch series is known for, while lowering operational costs with advanced Energy Efficient Ethernet support.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-C2960X-24PD-L	C1-WS3650-24XPD/K9	C1-N3K-C3548X	C1-N5696-B-24Q
Brand	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco	Cisco
Port Configuration	24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ45 (370W PoE budget)	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, 4 × 1G SFP uplinks	48 × SFP+ (10G) ports	24 × 40G QSFP+ (supports breakout to 96 × 10G SFP+ via cables)
Switching Capacity	216 Gbps (full-duplex)	92 Gbps	1.44 Tbps	7.68 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	95.2 Mpps (64-byte packets)	41.66 Mpps	1.04 Bpps	1.5 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
PoE Budget	370W	Up to 250W (with PWR-C2-250WAC)	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	StackWise-160 (160 Gbps bandwidth), up to 9 units	n/a	n/a