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Access switch · All 2960-X SKUs
WS-C2960X-24TS-LL
Catalyst 2960-X Series — 24-port GigE, 2x SFP, LAN Lite
SUPPORTED16 mo
of runway remaining
Lifecycle position
now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableOct 2013
End of saleOct 2022
Last security firmwareIOS 15.2(7)Ex (SW maint. ended Oct 2023)
Options from here
Third-party maintenanceCovered past the OEM cutoff, typically well below renewal pricing.
Pre-stock sparesModules and units still circulate on the secondary market.
Schedule migrationCarrying production traffic? Set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.
Run to failureLow-criticality role — document the risk, harden backups, retire on your terms.
Other SKUs in 2960-X Series
WS-C2960X-24TS-L24-port GigE, 4x SFP, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-48TS-L48-port GigE, 4x SFP, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-24PS-L24-port PoE+, 4x SFP, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-48LPS-L48-port partial PoE+, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-48FPS-L48-port full PoE+, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-24PSQ-L24-port PoE+, QSFP uplinks›WS-C2960X-24TD-L24-port GigE, 2x SFP+, LAN Base›WS-C2960X-48TD-L48-port GigE, 2x SFP+, LAN Base› COMPARE SUPPORT PROVIDERSModule mounts here once partners are live.