Cisco® Catalyst® 2960 Series Switches with LAN Lite software are fixed-configuration, standalone switches that provide desktop Fast Ethernet connectivity for entry-level wiring closet and small branch office networks. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Series Switches simplify the migration from nonintelligent hubs and unmanaged switches to a fully scalable managed network. The LAN Lite Cisco IOS® Software provides entry-level security, quality of service (QoS), and availability capabilities while lowering the network total cost of ownership.

The Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Switches offer:
- Dual-purpose uplinks for Gigabit Ethernet uplink flexibility, allowing use of either a copper or a fiber uplink: each dual-purpose uplink port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)-based Gigabit Ethernet port, with one port active at a time.
- Scalable and secure network management.
- Baseline Network Admission Control based on users, ports, and MAC addresses.
- Easy network configuration, Cisco IOS Software updates, and troubleshooting using Cisco Network Assistant software.
- Auto-configuration using Smartports.
- Enhanced troubleshooting for link connectivity issues and cable diagnostics.
- Quality of service and support for multicast services.
- Limited lifetime hardware warranty.
- Software updates at no additional cost.