The new Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches are fixed managed Gigabit Ethernet enterprise-class Layer 2 switches designed for small businesses and branch offices. These simple, flexible, and secure switches are ideal for out-of-the-wiring-closet and critical Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.
Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches operate on Cisco IOS Software and support simple device management and network management via a Command-Line Interface (CLI) as well as an on-box WebUI. These switches deliver enhanced network security, network reliability, and operational efficiency for small organizations.
Why migrate?
The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series Switches provide simplicity, flexibility, and security for small businesses. Compact form factors, quiet, fanless operation, and a wide range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and port combinations make these easy-to-manage switches a great fit whether inside or outside the wiring closet.
With improved hardware and advanced software options, the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series raises the standard for essential network access, providing enterprise-grade network access sized for small businesses.
System hardware
The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series is based on a customized merchant Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and an internal ARM CPU architecture. This switch runs the classic Cisco IOS operating system, which enables it to support all classic Cisco IOS features.
Table below lists the system hardware differences between the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series and the 2960-L and 2960-Plus Series.
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1000 Series |
2960-L Series |
2960-Plus Series |
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CPU |
Single-core 800 MHz |
Single-core 800 MHz |
Single-core 600 MHz |
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DRAM |
512 MB |
512 MB |
128 MB |
|
Flash on board |
256 MB |
256 MB |
64 MB |
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USB flash storage |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Uplink speeds |
1G/10G/combo |
1G/10G |
1G |
|
Downlink speeds |
10/100/1000 |
10/100/1000 |
10/100 |
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Power supply options |
Internal/external |
Internal |
Internal |
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Increased Surge protection |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Maximum PoE budget |
740W |
370W |
370W |
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POE+ |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Flexible PoE options |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Perpetual PoE |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum depth |
13.8 in. (35.1 cm) |
11.5 in. (29.2 cm) |
13.1 in. (33.3 cm) |
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RJ45 console |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
IP20 rated |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Single IP management |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Over-the-air Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Fanless |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Operating temperature |
Up to 50°C (122°F)** |
Up to 45°C (113°F) |
Up to 45°C (113°F) |
System software
With a consistent hardware architecture and a code base shared with the rest of the Cisco Catalyst 2960 family, the 1000 Series inherits enhanced software options. These feature sets provide increased resiliency and security.
Table below lists the major system software differences between the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series and the 2960-L and 2960-Plus Series.
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Feature |
1000 Series |
2960-L Series |
2960-Plus Series |
|
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Operating system and management |
OS |
Cisco IOS |
Cisco IOS |
Cisco IOS |
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Perpetual license |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
On-box WebUI |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
|
CLI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Cisco Plug and Play (PnP) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
|
Cisco Prime® |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Layer 2 |
Active VLANs |
256 |
256 |
64/255 |
|
Unicast MAC addresses |
16,000 |
16,000 |
15,000 |
|
|
Dynamic VLAN assignment |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
|
Maximum spanning tree instances |
64 |
64 |
16 |
|
|
Layer 3 |
Static routing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
IPv4 direct routes |
512 |
512 |
128 |
|
|
IPv4 multicast routes |
1024 |
1024 |
256 |
|
|
Security |
ACL/ACE entries IPv4 |
600 |
384 |
384 |
|
ACL/ACE entries IPv6 |
600 |
256 |
60 |
|
|
IEEE 802.1X |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
DHCP snooping |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
|
First-Hop Security (FHS) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
|
Monitoring |
sFlow |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Dying Gasp |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
System default behavior
The system default behavior on the Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series is very much the same as that of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L and 2960-Plus Series, since it runs the same base code. For example, interfaces default to the Layer 2 switch-port mode and IP routing is disabled. However, there are also some differences:
● Bluetooth over-the-air-access: The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series supports an external Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the USB port on the switch and allows a Bluetooth-based RF connection with external laptops and tablets. Laptops and tablets can access the switch CLI using a Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) client over Bluetooth. The GUI can be accessed over Bluetooth with a browser. This feature is available on the Cisco Catalyst 1000 and 2960-L Series; it is not available on the 2960-Plus Series.
● On-box WebUI: The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series supports an on-box WebUI via Cisco Configuration Professional. Cisco Configuration Professional provides a user interface for day-zero provisioning, which enables easy onboarding of the switch. It also has an intuitive dashboard for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the switch. This feature is available on the Cisco Catalyst 1000 and 2960-L Series; it is not available on the 2960-Plus Series.
● External power supply and energy management: The Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series provides support for an external power supply on selected SKUs, compared to built-in power supplies on the 2960-L and 2960-Plus SKUs. It also supports 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which enables ports to dynamically sense idle periods between traffic bursts and quickly switch the interfaces into a low-power idle mode, reducing power consumption. EEE is supported on the Cisco Catalyst 1000 and 2960-L Series; it is not available on the 2960-Plus Series.
Mapping the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L and 2960-Plus Series to the 1000 Series
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Legacy product ID |
Equivalent Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series product ID |
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WS-C2960L-8TS-LL |
C1000-8T-2G-L |
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WS-C2960L-8PS-LL |
C1000-8P-2G-L |
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WS-C2960L-16TS-LL |
C1000-16T-2G-L |
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WS-C2960L-16PS-LL |
C1000-16P-2G-L |
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WS-C2960L-24TS-LL |
C1000-24T-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960L-24PS-LL |
C1000-24P-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960L-48TS-LL |
C1000-48T-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960L-48PS-LL |
C1000-48P-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960L-24TQ-LL |
C1000-24T-4X-L |
|
WS-C2960L-24PQ-LL |
C1000-24P-4X-L |
|
WS-C2960L-48TQ-LL |
C1000-48T-4X-L |
|
WS-C2960L-48PQ-LL |
C1000-48P-4X-L |
|
WS-C2960+48PST-L |
C1000-48P-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960+24PC-L |
C1000-24P-4G-L |
|
C1000-24FP-4G-L |
|
|
WS-C2960+24LC-L |
C1000-24P-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960+48TC-L |
C1000-48T-4G-L |
|
WS-C2960+24TC-L |
C1000-24T-4G-L |