Deployment and Configuration
Deployment and configuration of the WS-C2960CX-8PC-L Cisco Catalyst Layer 3 Gigabits Ethernet 8 Ports Managed Switch involves setting up and configuring the switch to work within a network environment. This process can vary depending on the specific network requirements, but typically includes the following steps:
Hardware setup: This includes physically installing the switch in the desired location, connecting it to power, and connecting it to other network devices using the appropriate cables.
Initial Configuration: Once the switch is connected, it can be accessed through a web interface or through a console connection. The initial configuration process involves setting up basic network parameters such as IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways.
VLAN Configuration: The switch can be configured to support multiple VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) which can help to improve security and segmentation in the network. This configuration can be done through the web interface or console connection.
Port Configuration: This step involves configuring the switch ports to support specific network protocols, link aggregation, and Quality of Service (QoS) settings.
Security Configuration: The switch can be configured to support various security features such as access control lists, port security, and IEEE 802.1X authentication.
Advanced Configuration: This step involves configuring advanced features such as routing protocols, multicast, and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
Monitoring and Management: Once the switch is configured, it can be monitored and managed through the web interface, SNMP, or other network management tools.
Comparison with Similar Products
The WS-C2960CX-8PC-L is a Cisco Catalyst Layer 3 managed switch with 8 ports. Some similar products that may be compared to it include:
WS-C2960CX-8TC-L: This is another Cisco Catalyst Layer 3 managed switch with 8 ports, but it has a different feature set and may be a better option for certain types of networks.
WS-C2960X-24TS-L: This is a Cisco Catalyst Layer 2 managed switch with 24 ports and may be a better option for networks that require more ports.
HP ProCurve 2920-48G Switch: This is a Layer 3 managed switch from HP with 48 ports and may be a good option for networks that require a non-Cisco solution.
Power and Environmental Considerations
Power and environmental considerations are important factors to consider when selecting and deploying a Cisco Catalyst Layer 3 8 Ports Managed Switch like the WS-C2960CX-8PC-L.
Power: The WS-C2960CX-8PC-L requires a power supply with a voltage range of 100-240V AC and a maximum power consumption of 63.4W. It also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for powering connected devices, with a total PoE power budget of 370W.
Environmental: The WS-C2960CX-8PC-L has an operating temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) and a storage temperature range of -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C). It is also designed to operate in environments with a relative humidity range of 10% to 90% non-condensing.
It is important to ensure that the power and environmental conditions in the deployment location are compatible with the requirements of the WS-C2960CX-8PC-L. If the switch is deployed in an area with extreme temperatures or humidity, it may not function properly or may be damaged. Additionally, if the power supply or PoE budget is not sufficient for the number of connected devices, the switch may not be able to provide power to all devices.
General Information about this Cisco WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# WS-C2960CX-8PC-L
- Product Line: Catalyst
- Product Series: 2960-CX
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces for 8 Ports Switch
- Total Number of Network Ports 10
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Uplink Port Yes
- Bypass No
- Modular No
- Management Port No
- USB No
- Number of PoE+ (RJ-45) Ports 10
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
Performance of Layer 3 Switch
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Network Technology 1000Base-X
I/O Expansions for Ethernet Switch
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP Slots 2
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- DHCP
- RMON
- VLAN
- SNMP v1, 2c, 3
- Telnet
- CLI
- QoS
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 128 MB
Reliability
- MTBF 569530 Hour
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 230 V AC
- Input Voltage 120 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
Dimension and Weight
- Height 1.8 Inch
- Width 10.6 Inch
- Depth 9.4 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 5 Lbs
About Refurbished Products
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configurations on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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