Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 740W, 4 SFP | LAN Base, Switch — CON-L14HR-3172TQZV

Keep access networks steady under real campus demand with the Cisco Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE switch. Built for wired edge deployments, it combines 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with a 740 W PoE budget, giving you the headroom to power phones, cameras, and access points without adding separate injectors. Four 1G SFP uplinks provide flexible aggregation paths for upstream connectivity. LAN Base software is a strong fit for organizations that want dependable Layer 2 access switching with the operational discipline Cisco is known for. It suits teams standardizing branch closets, office floors, and distributed campus wiring rooms where uptime, port density, and clean uplink design matter more than feature bloat. The 2960-X family is often chosen when buyers want a proven access switch that can be deployed consistently across many sites. For infrastructure teams, the value is in predictability: a familiar Cisco access platform, enough PoE capacity for mixed endpoint loads, and SFP uplinks that keep the design tidy. It is the kind of switch that earns its place in environments where access-layer mistakes are expensive and replacement cycles are measured in years, not quarters. Ideal For Campus access switching for office floors with mixed voice, data, and wireless endpoints Branch closet deployment powering IP phones, cameras, and access points from a single switch Aggregation at the wiring edge where 1G SFP uplinks connect to upstream distribution Standardized Cisco refresh projects across multiple sites with consistent access-layer behavior Why This Product 1 Higher PoE headroom than entry access switches with 740 W budget 2 Cleaner uplink design with 4 x 1G SFP slots 3 Better fit for standardized Cisco campus deployments than ad hoc SMB gear 4 More endpoint density with 48 Gigabit ports in a single access layer device