Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR 24 GigE, 2 x 10G SFP | Layer 2, IP Lite — CON-SSSNP-WSC296TD

Maintain stable access switching where uptime matters most. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR 24 GigE, 2 x 10G SFP, IP Lite is designed for wired campus and branch deployments that need predictable forwarding, straightforward management, and uplink headroom without moving to a more complex chassis platform. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet access ports, this switch fits standard endpoint aggregation, while the 2 x 10G SFP uplinks provide higher-speed paths to distribution or core layers. That combination helps reduce bottlenecks as user counts, application traffic, and east-west flows grow. IP Lite support adds the routing and segmentation capabilities commonly required in managed enterprise networks, without overbuilding the access layer. For infrastructure teams, the value is in balance: enough performance to support modern access demands, enough uplink capacity to preserve response times, and a Cisco switching platform that integrates cleanly into established operational environments. It is a practical choice when you need a durable access switch that justifies its place in the rack through consistency, not excess. Ideal For Campus access switching for wired user and device aggregation Branch office network access with 10 GbE uplinks to distribution Segmented enterprise LAN deployments requiring IP Lite support Rack-mounted access layer refreshes in Cisco-based environments Why This Product 1 Adds 10 GbE uplinks where basic access switches stop at 1 GbE 2 Fits enterprise access layers that need managed switching and IP Lite 3 Offers Cisco Catalyst reliability for standardized campus deployments 4 Balances port density and uplink capacity without moving to a chassis