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Compatible Optics Solutions for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches
Oct
Optics is an essential part of the Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch family, which plays an important role in fiber-optic cabling infrastructure. This article introduces third-party compatible optics solutions for Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Overview
The Cisco2960-X and XR series switches include configurations for any enterprise network. They are stacked Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 access switches to simplify deployment, management, and troubleshooting. This switch not only supports automated software installation and port configuration but also through other energy-saving features to help you reduce costs.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Features
• Easy to use
Automate software installation to achieve zero contact deployment. Automatically configure ports based on device type. Automate diagnostic and repair of hardware and software problems with Cisco Smart Call Home.
• Intelligent
Reduce power traffic through switch sleep mode. Reduces traffic disruption through control plane redundancy between FlexStack-Plus switches. Get application visibility and control through NetFlow Lite to prioritize applications.
• Highly secure
2960-X port-based network access control using 802.1X; role-based and extensible dynamic access control through Cisco TrustSec technology; and IPv6 address theft and malicious attacks through IPv6 first-hop security.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches Models
| Part Number | Description |
| WS-C2960X-24TS-LL | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE, 2 x 1G SFP, LAN Lite |
| WS-C2960X-48TS-LL | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE, 2 x 1G SFP, LAN Lite |
| WS-C2960X-24TS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48TS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-24PSQ-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE PoE 110W, 2xSFP + 2x1GBT, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-24PS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE PoE 370W, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 370W, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48FPS-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 740W, 4 x 1G SFP, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-24TD-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE, 2 x 10G SFP+, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48TD-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE, 2 x 10G SFP+, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-24PD-L | Catalyst 2960-X 24 GigE PoE 370W, 2 x 10G SFP+, LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48LPD-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 370W, 2 x 10G SFP+ LAN Base |
| WS-C2960X-48FPD-L | Catalyst 2960-X 48 GigE PoE 740W, 2 x 10G SFP+, LAN Base |
Compatible Optics Solutions for Cisco 2960-X Series Switches
The following tables list the supported optics on the 2960-X Series Switches. The supported optics includes 10GASE SFP+, 10GBASE SFP+ DAC & AOC, which provides a total transceiver and cabling infrastructure solution for IT professionals.
| 10G SFP+ optics | |
| SFP-10G-SR | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-SR-X | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module for MMF |
| SFP-10G-SR-S | multirate 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-SW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for MMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-LR | 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Module for MMF and SMF |
| SFP-10G-LR-X | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-LR-S | 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-LRM | multirate 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF, extended temperature range |
| SFP-10G-ER | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ER-S | 10GBASE-ER SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-ZR | 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ Module for SMF S-Class |
| SFP-10G-ZR-S | multirate 10GBASE-ZR, 10GBASE-ZW and OTU2e SFP+ Module for SMF |
| SFP-10G-BXD-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-D Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BXU-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX10-U Bidirectional for 10km |
| SFP-10G-BX40D-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-D Bidirectional for 40km |
| SFP-10G-BX40U-I | Cisco 10GBASE-BX40-U Bidirectional for 40km |
| 10G SFP+ CWDM/DWDM optics | |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1470 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1470nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1490 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1490nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1510 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1510nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1530 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1530nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1550 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1550nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1570 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1570nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1590 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1590nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| CWDM-SFP10G-1610 | 10GBAS-CWDM 1610nm SFP+ 40km Transceiver Module |
| DWDM-SFP10G-ER | 10GBASE-DWDM SFP+ (100-GHz ITU grid) 40km Transceiver Module |
| 10G SFP+ Copper Cables | |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 1.5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 2.5 Meter, Passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU3M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 3 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-CU5M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 5 Meter, passive |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 7 Meter, active |
| SFP-H10GB-ACU10M | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable 10 Meter, active |
| 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cables | |
| SFP-10G-AOC1M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 1 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC2M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 2 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC3M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 3 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC5M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 5 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC7M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 7 Meter |
| SFP-10G-AOC10M | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ Optical Cable, 10 Meter |
Conclusion
The Cisco 2960-X is an excellent mid-range Gigabit switch line, able to successfully adapt to a variety of large and medium-size business operations. All optics, AOCs and DACs listed in the tables are manufactured by industry standards and the MSA (Multi-Source Agreement). More importantly, you could order them with high quality and 100% compatibility at an affordable price from Optcore, and save your money on overpriced optics.
Note: All trademarks, product, company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and used for comparative purposes only. All the recommended transceivers and cables are from 3rd Party vendor, they are NOT OEM products and are NOT certified or endorsed by OEM.
