Lower TCO with Fast Ethernet Access Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Switches feature: Applications and Benefits Lower TCO with Fast Ethernet Access Deliver reliable and cost-effective network access with the Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series of Fast Ethernet switches. These products provide the operational benefits of Cisco IOS Software for a range of wired access applications, including branches, conventional office workspaces, and infrastructure networks. Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Switches feature: - IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) - LAN Base or LAN Lite Cisco IOS Software feature set - SmartOperations tools that simplify deployment and reduce the cost of network administration - Cisco EnergyWise technology to manage energy consumed by connected devices - An enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW), providing next-business-day replacement Applications and Benefits The Cisco Catalyst 2960-Plus Series provides cost-effective, enterprise class Ethernet switching for: - Branch offices, remote sites, and retail locations - Conventional desktop workspaces - Building infrastructure, physical security, and other nontraditional access applications - Benefits of the 2960-Plus include: - Robust quality of service (QoS) that prioritizes voice and critical business applications - Flexible security features that can limit access to the network and mitigate threats - Tools that reduce total cost of ownership through simplified operations and automation