Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Intelligent Ethernet Switches are a new family of fixed-configuration standalone devices that provide desktop Fast Ethernet & Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling enhanced LAN services for entry-level enterprise, mid-market, & branch office networks. The Catalyst 2960 Series offers integrated security, including network admission control (NAC), advanced quality of service (Qo S), & resiliency to deliver intelligent services for the network edge. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series offers:
- Intelligent features at the network edge, such as sophisticated access control lists (ACLs) & enhanced security.
- 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.
- Network control & bandwidth optimization using advanced Qo S, granular rate limiting, ACLs, & multicast services.
- Network security through a wide range of authentication methods, data encryption technologies, & network admission control based on users, ports, & MAC addresses.
- Easy network configuration, upgrades, & troubleshooting using Cisco Network Assistant software.
- Auto-configuration for specialized applications using Smartports.