It’s been a few years since Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of-life for their 2960S switches. Much of the routine maintenance and support for the product has already been phased out, and by the fall of 2020, the 2960S will be considered obsolete.
As you prepare for this inevitability, you may naturally be looking to the 2960S’s direct replacement options, the Cisco 2960X and 2960XR.
What can you expect to be different about the next generation of this popular switch?
Both of the newer versions offer:
- 80 GBPS of stacking bandwidth – compared to 40 for the 2960S
- 216 GBPS of switching capacity – versus 176 with the 2960S
- Multiple power requirement options – including 250W, 640W, and 1025W
- Energy efficiency – the 2960X in particular has been billed as Cisco’s greenest switch yet
As for the differences between the newer models, note that the 2960XR will be your better choice if you seek:
- Optional dual power supply
- Layer 3 switching
- Netflow Lite application visibility and control
If you’re looking for a full breakdown of the similarities and differences between these three switches, Summit has you covered. We’ve put together this detailed 1-page comparison guide.
Still not sure which upgrade is the best choice for your business? Summit account representatives are available to consult with you now to find the best solution.
