Network Switches and Equipment / Cisco
Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR is the enhanced version of the 2960-X Series, incorporating advanced Layer 3 capabilities, power redundancy, and high-availability features.
Designed for organizations requiring greater reliability and network segmentation, it delivers Gigabit performance, intelligent stacking, and reinforced security in an efficient and scalable solution.
Main features
- Models with 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- 1G and 10G SFP / SFP+ uplinks for backbone connectivity.
- Advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, PBR).
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies for uninterrupted operation.
- StackWise-160 technology, supporting stacking of up to 8 switches with 160 Gbps bandwidth.
- PoE / PoE+ support to power access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones.
- Optimized Quality of Service (QoS) for voice and video traffic.
- Enterprise-grade security with 802.1X access control, DHCP snooping, and MACsec authentication.
- Centralized and remote management via Cisco DNA Center, CLI, and SNMP.
- Improved energy efficiency with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
Technical specifications
Switch Type
Managed Layer 2 / Layer 3
Ethernet Ports
24 / 48 Gigabit
Uplinks
4× SFP or 2× SFP+ (10G)
PoE / PoE+
Yes (model dependent)
Switching Capacity
Up to 216 Gbps
Throughput
Up to 107 Mpps
Stacking
StackWise-160 (up to 8 units)
Power
Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs
Mounting
1U rackmount
Operating System
Cisco IOS IP Lite / IP Base
About the brand
With the Catalyst 2960-XR, Cisco reinforces its commitment to network stability and operational continuity.
Its built-in routing capabilities—combined with redundancy and stacking—make it ideal for corporate environments where downtime is not an option: hospitals, financial institutions, data centers, and enterprise campuses.
The 2960-XR is engineered to support infrastructure growth and ensure stable communications 24/7.

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