The Cisco Catalyst 2960-C series compact switch is a small form-factor Fast Ethernet & Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for deployments outside the wiring closet. Enterprise & commercial customers can deliver advanced security services, unified communications, wireless, IP video cameras, & other applications for the office workspace, micro branch office, classroom, cruise ship, & other wiring-constrained environments. The Cisco Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L has eight 10/100 ports with two Po E or Po E+ input ports to allow it to be powered by another switch. This switch does not need a power supply & receives power over the uplink from an upstream Po E device, providing deployment flexibility & availability. It is ideal for wiring & space-constraint applications.