Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite software are fixed-configuration, standalone switches that provide desktop Fast Ethernet connectivity for entry-level wiring closet & small branch office networks. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Series Switches simplify the migration from nonintelligent hubs & unmanaged switches to a fully scalable managed network. The LAN Lite Cisco IOS Software provides entry-level security, quality of service (Qo S), & availability capabilities while lowering the network total cost of ownership. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Switches offer: ? Dual-purpose uplinks for Gigabit Ethernet uplink flexibility, allowing use of either a copper or a fiber uplink: each dual-purpose uplink port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port & one Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)-based Gigabit Ethernet port, with one port active at a time. ? Scalable & secure network management. ? Baseline Network Admission Control based on users, ports, & MAC addresses. ? Easy network configuration, Cisco IOS Software updates, & troubleshooting using Cisco Network Assistant software. ? Auto-configuration using Smartports. ? Enhanced troubleshooting for link connectivity issues & cable diagnostics. ? Quality of service & support for multicast services. ? Limited lifetime hardware warranty. ? Software updates at no additional cost.