SDM templates for access, routing, and VLAN deployment allow the administrator to easily maximize memory allocation to the desired features based on deployment-specific requirements. Cisco AutoConfig services determine the level of network access provided to an endpoint based on the type of the endpoint device. This feature also permits hard binding between the end device and the interface. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping for IPv4 and IPv6 MLD v1 and v2 Snooping provide fast client joins and leaves of multicast streams and limit bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only the requestors. Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 06-May-2017

Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 21-Sep-2015IEEE 802.1s/w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) provide rapid spanning-tree convergence independent of spanning-tree timers and also offer the benefits of Layer 2 load balancing and distributed processing. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/voice-unified-communications/unified-ip-phone-7900-series/97869-poe-requirement-faq.html Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the creation of Ethernet channeling with devices that conform to IEEE 802.3ad. This feature is similar to Cisco EtherChannel technology and PAgP. Multidomain Authentication to allow an IP phone and a PC to authenticate on the same switch port while being placed on appropriate voice and data VLANs. Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) for IP multicast is supported, including PIM Sparse Mode (PIM SM), PIM Dense Mode (PIM-DM), PIM Sparse-Dense Mode, and Source Specific Multicast (SSM).

Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations is a comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying SmartOperations tools reduces the time and effort required to operate the network and lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Network Management Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switch) 27-Jun-2014 For more information about the features included in the LAN Lite, LAN Base, and IP Lite feature sets, refer to Cisco Feature Navigator: https://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp.Reliability with higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) class of service (CoS) classification provides differentiated services when best-effort traffic delivery is insufficient. End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS XE 3.10E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 4500-E/X Series Switches and Cisco IOS 15.2(6)E(x) for Cisco Catalyst 2960-X/XR,2960-Plus,2960-L,2960-C/CX, 3560-CX,4900,Cisco Digital Building Series Switches 04-Jul-2019 Policy-Based Routing (PBR) allows superior control by facilitating flow redirection regardless of the routing protocol configured (for both IPv4 and IPv6).

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches come with an Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW). The E-LLW provides the same terms as Cisco’s standard limited lifetime warranty but adds next-business-day delivery of replacement hardware, where available, and 90 days of 8x5 Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support. IEEE 802.1x User Distribution enables you to load-balance users with the same group name across multiple different VLANs. Cisco Auto-QoS automatically configures QoS, allowing the switch to manage QoS policies based on traffic types, resulting in zero-touch traffic engineering. Auto-QoS supports eight egress queues in the 2960-X and 2960-XR Series. SPAN, with bidirectional data support, to allow Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to take action when an intruder is detected.For more information about the features included in the LAN Base and LAN Lite feature sets, refer to Cisco Feature Navigator: http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp. Bulletins• 2017 Cisco Catalyst IOS Software Update Program for Catalyst 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Switches Product Bulletin 25-Jul-2017 Cisco Smart Install enables zero-touch deployment by providing automated Cisco IOS Software image installation and configuration when new switches are connected to the network. Cisco EnergyWise policies can be used to control the power consumed by PoE-powered endpoints, desktop and data-center IT equipment, and a wide range of building infrastructure. Cisco EnergyWise technology is included on all Cisco Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches. Weighted Tail Drop (WTD) provides congestion avoidance at the ingress and egress queues before a disruption occurs.

The Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series PoE models support the latest PoE devices including Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet WLAN access points providing up to 15.4W of power per port, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. UL 60950-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, AS/NZS 60950-1 Network Timing Protocol (NTP) provides an accurate and consistent timestamp to all intranet switches.IEEE 802.1s/w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) provide rapid spanning-tree convergence independent of spanning-tree timers and also offers the benefit of Layer 2 load balancing and distributed processing. Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides an accurate and consistent timestamp to all intranet switches. More details about Flexible NetFlow are available at https://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/iosswrel/ps6537/ps6555/ps6601/ps6965/product_data_sheet0900aec d804b590b.html.