WS-C2960-8TC-L (USED)

How do I get the cryptography features, and is there an additional charge for them?

 The features with advanced cryptography (such as SSH, SSL, SCP, and SNMPv3) are packaged in a special "k9" version of the Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Base and LAN Lite IOS images. You must go to the Software Download Center on Cisco.com to get the "k9" software versions and upgrade your switches. There is no additional charge for this software version.

Can you provide more details about how Cisco intelligent switching will help my network?

New applications are requiring higher bandwidth and the need to differentiate and control the traffic flow. Applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP; Oracle or SAP, for example), voice (IP telephony traffic), and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) require priority over less time-sensitive applications such as FTP or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). It is undesirable to have a large file download destined to one port on a switch increasing latency in voice traffic destined to another port on the same switch. This condition is avoided by making sure that voice traffic is properly classified and prioritized throughout the network. Cisco Intelligent Ethernet switches implement superior QoS to help ensure that network traffic is classified and prioritized and congestion is avoided.

How do Cisco Intelligent Ethernet switches manage the security needs of a network?

With the rise in internal threats to a network, Cisco Intelligent Ethernet switches enhance data security through a wide range of features, including SSH Protocol, SNMPv3, ACLs, 802.1x, port security, Private VLAN Edge, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Interface Tracker, MAC address notification, and RADIUS/TACACS+. Depending on your security needs, the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series complements devices such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems (IDSs).

How can I protect administration passwords and traffic going to the switch during configuration or troubleshooting?

To protect administration traffic during the configuration or troubleshooting of a switch (such as passwords or device configuration settings), the best approach is to encrypt the data using both SSH and SNMPv3 to provide encryption of data during Telnet sessions and SNMP sessions.

Can I obtain a "no additional cost" Cisco IOS ® Software update for the WS-C2960-8TC-L?

Yes. Cisco offers ongoing Cisco IOS Software updates for certain fixed-configuration and stackable Cisco Catalyst switches at no additional cost. For the life of the product, updates within the Cisco IOS Software package purchased (LAN Lite and LAN Base) will be made available.

Can you provide more details about how Cisco intelligent switching will help my network?

New applications are requiring higher bandwidth and the need to differentiate and control the traffic flow. Applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP; Oracle or SAP, for example), voice (IP telephony traffic), and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) require priority over less time-sensitive applications such as FTP or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). It is undesirable to have a large file download destined to one port on a switch increasing latency in voice traffic destined to another port on the same switch. This condition is avoided by making sure that voice traffic is properly classified and prioritized throughout the network. Cisco Intelligent Ethernet switches implement superior QoS to help ensure that network traffic is classified and prioritized and congestion is avoided.

Does the WS-C2960-8TC-L support IPv6?

Yes. Cisco Catalyst 2960 switches with LAN Base software support IPv6 management and MLD Snooping.

Does WS-C2960-8TC-L has redundant power supply (RPS) support?

No. WS-C2960-8TC-L does not has RPS support

What SFP transceivers are supported on the Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series?

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches support a wide range of SFP transceivers including 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-BX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1000BASE-ZX, 1000BASE-T, coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM), 100BASE-FX, 100BASE-LX10, and 100BASE-BX. Table 2 lists the SFP transceivers supported.

Does the WS-C2960-8TC-L support standards-based Power over Ethernet?

 Yes. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series supports IEEE 802.3af, and it provides investment protection for the installed base of Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points by also supporting the Cisco pre-standard Power over Ethernet (inline power).