The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus series switches are fixed-configuration Fast Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class Layer 2 switching for branch offices, conventional workspaces, and infrastructure applications. They enable reliable & secure operations with lower total cost of ownership through a range of Cisco IOS software features, including Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations. Features Enterprise-class quality of service The Cisco 2960-Plus series switches offer intelligent traffic management that keeps everything flowing smoothly. Flexible mechanisms for marking, classification, and scheduling deliver superior performance for data, voice, and video traffic, all at wire speed. Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations is A superbly comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying Smart Operations tools reduces the time & effort required to operate the network & lowers total cost of ownership (TCO). Cisco Energy Wise Cisco Energy Wise empowers IT teams to measure & manage the power consumed by devices connected to the network, providing measurable energy savings & reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Energy Wise policies can be used to control the power consumed by Po E-powered endpoints, desktop & data-center IT equipment, and a wide range of building infrastructure. Energy Wise technology is included on all Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series Switches. Power over Ethernet Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus switches support IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (Po E) to deliver lower total cost of ownership for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet wireless access points, or other standards-compliant Po E end devices. Po E removes the need to supply wall power to Po E-enabled devices & eliminates the cost of adding electrical cabling & circuits that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone & WLAN deployments. Network management The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus series switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration & administration. 2960-Plus switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.