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Autosensing on each 10/100 port detects the speed and duplex of the attached device and automatically
configures the port for 10- or 100-Mbps operation, easing switch deployment in mixed 10- and 100-Mbps
environments.
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Automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (Auto-MDIX) automatically adjusts transmit and receive
pairs if an incorrect cable type (crossover or straight-through) is installed on a copper port.
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Multifunction LEDs per port for port status; half-duplex and full-duplex mode; and 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX,
and 1000BASE-T indication as well as switch-level status LEDs for the system and a redundant power supply
provide a comprehensive and convenient visual management system.
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network-management application optimized for LANs with up to 250 users.
Offering centralized management of Cisco switches, routers, and wireless LAN (WLAN) access points, it supports a
wide range of Cisco Catalyst intelligent switches from the Cisco Catalyst 2960 through the Cisco Catalyst 4506
Switch. Through a user-friendly GUI, you can configure and manage a wide array of switch functions and start the
device manager of Cisco routers and Cisco wireless access points. You can perform tasks to configure the switch for
voice, video and multicast traffic using QoS and upgrade IOS is a simple one click upgrade. The Security wizard
automatically restricts unauthorized access to servers with sensitive data. Smartports and wizards save time for
network administrators, reduce human errors, and help ensure that the configuration of the switch is optimized for
these applications. You can download Cisco Network Assistant from the Cisco website for free
http://www.cisco.com/go/cna
. The easy-to-use graphical interface provides both a topology map and front-panel view
of switches.
In addition to Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Switches provide for extensive management
using SNMP network-management platforms such as the CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS).
CiscoWorks LMS is a suite of powerful management tools that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring,
and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. It integrates these capabilities into a world-class solution for improving the
accuracy and efficiency of your operations staff, while increasing the overall availability of your network. It supports
more than 400 different device types, providing:
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Network discovery, topology views, end-station tracking, and VLAN management
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Real-time network fault analysis with easy-to-deploy device-specific best-practice templates
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Hardware and software inventory management, centralized configuration tools, and syslog monitoring
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Network response time and availability monitoring and tracking
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Real-time device, link, and port traffic management, analysis, and reporting
Intelligent Power over Ethernet (PoE) Management
The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that
incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet
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wireless LAN (WLAN) access points, or any IEEE 802.3af-compliant
end device. PoE eliminates the need for wall power outlets for each PoE-enabled device and significantly reduces
the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and WLAN deployments.
Taking advantage of Cisco Catalyst Intelligent Power Management, the Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite 48-port PoE
configurations can deliver the necessary power to support 24 ports at 15.4W, 48 ports at 7.7W, or any combination
in between. The 24 port switch models provide Class 3 PoE or 15.4W of PoE power on all 24 ports.
Key features for PoE include:
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Cisco Discovery Protocol version 2 allows the Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Series Switch to negotiate a
more granular power setting when connecting to a Cisco powered device, such as IP phones or access
points, than what is provided by IEEE classification.
