Cisco Systems, Inc. WS-C2960XR-24TS-I 24-port network switch

24-port managed rack switch

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 1G SFP uplinks in a rack-mountable chassis. It runs the IP Lite feature set on a single universal IOS image for managed Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 deployments. Network administrators needing a fixed-configuration access switch for branch offices or wiring closets will find the port density and feature level appropriate. The unit ships new and weighs 13.00 lb.

Sustained traffic handling

The switch forwards at wire speed across all 24 copper ports and four SFP uplinks without oversubscription under continuous load. The IP Lite image maintains consistent forwarding tables and ACL processing during prolonged congestion rather than throttling after burst intervals. Managed features such as QoS marking, storm control and IGMP snooping remain active throughout extended operation. The fixed feature set cannot be upgraded to a higher licence tier after purchase.

Thermals noise and power

The rack-mountable format uses internal cooling designed for continuous operation in standard data-centre aisles. Acoustic output stays within typical rack-switch ranges during normal traffic patterns. Power consumption scales with active port count and SFP module usage rather than spiking under load. No external power-supply rating or thermal clearance figures are provided in the specifications.