Extend Services Whenever and Wherever You Want

3560-C and 2960-C Compact Switches Video Data Sheet

Video Data Sheet

Learn more about secure, simplified LAN access, far from the wiring closet. (4:30 min)

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Extend services whenever and wherever you want, with unified network connectivity and power for devices far from the wiring closet, using the Cisco 2960 and 2960-C Series Compact Switches.

With the industry's first Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through capability, the new Catalyst 2960-C Series Compact Switches simplify IT deployments cost-effectively. Powerful security capabilities provide comprehensive protection. And you get a Cisco enhanced limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

Simplified Infrastructure and Device Placement

• Dramatically reduce cabling costs by eliminating up to eleven 100-meter cables
• Sleek and quiet fanless design allows the switch to be colocated with end-users

Highly Secure Access

• Policy-based access control, identity and role-aware network, data integrity and confidentiality with Cisco TrustSec
• Superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities with integrated security features for flexible collaboration between users on the network
• Compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to help meet regulatory mandates
• Physical security with cable guard and lock

Ease of Deployment

• Cisco Smart Operations for "zero touch" deployment and ease of troubleshooting
• Cisco Auto SmartPorts for automatic configuring of the switch based on the type of device connected to the port
• Cisco AutoQoS for state-of-the-art QoS implementation for IP telephony and video

Reduce Energy Costs

• Support Cisco EnergyWise to monitor, manage and reduce energy consumption of the devices connected to the switch

Connectivity

• 8-12 Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE pass-through
• Two 1-Gb Ethernet uplinks

Software Versions

• LAN Base: Enterprise access Layer 2 switching
• LAN Lite: Entry-level security, quality of service (QoS), and Layer 2 connectivity