Cisco Catalyst 2960G 24 Port Gigabit Switch

Cisco Catalyst 2960G 24 Port Gigabit Switch - Detailed Description

The Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L is a Layer 2 managed switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 2960G Series. It’s designed for small to medium-sized enterprise networks and offers Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with advanced security, QoS, and manageability features.

Product Overview

• Model: Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L

• Series: Catalyst 2960G

• Form Factor: Fixed-configuration, rack-mountable switch

• Target Use: Enterprise edge, branch offices, or small/medium business networks

Specifications

• Ports:

  • 20 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports

  • 4 × Dual-purpose ports (10/100/1000 or SFP uplink)

• Switching Capacity: 32 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 38.7 Mpps

• DRAM: 64 MB

• Flash Memory: 32 MB

• MAC Address Table Size: 8,000 entries

• VLAN Support: Up to 255 VLANs

• Layer: Layer 2 (with some limited Layer 3 features such as static routing)

• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 12.8 in. (1RU)

• Weight: ~8 lbs (3.6 kg)

Features

• IEEE 802.1x for port-based network access control

• QoS for traffic prioritization

• Cisco IOS Software with advanced security

• Auto QoS for VoIP

• Energy-efficient design (compared to older models)

Typical Use Cases

• Connecting PCs, printers, IP phones, and access points in office LANs

• Providing Gigabit connectivity at the access layer

Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L FAQs

Suitable for SMBs, branch offices, and enterprise wiring closets

1. What is the Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L used for?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L is a managed Layer 2 Gigabit switch designed for enterprise and SMB networks. It provides secure, reliable, and high-speed connectivity for PCs, IP phones, wireless access points, and other network devices.

2. How many ports does the Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L have?

It comes with 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dual-purpose ports (can be used as 10/100/1000 Ethernet or SFP uplinks).

3. Does the Cisco 2960G-24TC-L support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?

No, this specific model does not support PoE. If you need PoE for powering IP phones or cameras, you should look for a Catalyst PoE-enabled model (such as the 2960G-24PC-L).

4. Can the Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L do Layer 3 routing?

It is primarily a Layer 2 switch, but it does support limited static routing. For advanced Layer 3 features, you’ll need a Catalyst 3560 or higher model.

5. Is the 2960G-24TC-L still supported by Cisco?

The Catalyst 2960G series has reached End-of-Life (EoL) with Cisco, but it is still widely used and available in the secondary market. Many businesses continue to deploy it for reliable Gigabit connectivity.

6. What is the switching capacity of this switch?

The Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L has a 32 Gbps switching capacity and can handle up to 38.7 Mpps forwarding rate.

7. Can I manage this switch through a web interface?

Yes. The switch supports Cisco Device Manager (GUI) for web-based management as well as the Cisco IOS CLI for advanced configurations.

8. Where is the Cisco Catalyst 2960G-24TC-L best deployed?

It is best suited for: