Cisco Ws 2960

The Cisco Catalyst WS-2960 series has transitioned from a dominant campus access switch to a legacy product primarily active in the refurbished and secondary markets. By 2026, original 2960 models are significantly past their Last Date of Support (LDOS), presenting critical security and maintenance risks for active networks. CiscoChamptechnology

Product Lifecycle & Security Outlook

* End-of-Life Status: The original 2960 series reached LDOS in October 2019, while the later 2960-X/XR models are scheduled for final support on October 31, 2025. Cisco

* 2026 Risk Profile: Devices still in operation by 2026 will lack vulnerability patches, firmware updates, and official Cisco TAC support, making them high-risk targets for zero-day exploits. Champtechnology

* Replacement Standard: The Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series is the primary successor, offering 2x the bandwidth and significantly higher PoE budgets compared to the 2960-X. Router-Switch

Market Trends & Insights

* Secondary Market Demand: There remains a robust B2B market for refurbished 2960-X models due to their cost-effectiveness for non-critical lab environments or budget-constrained small businesses. Edgeium

* Pricing Trends:

* Refurbished 2960-X: Prices typically range from $100 to $285 depending on the specific model (e.g., PoE vs. non-PoE). AlibabaAlibaba

* Modern Successors (New): The Catalyst 9200L series starts around $750 - $1,050, reflecting a premium for modern security features and cloud-management capabilities. AlibabaAlibaba

* Industry Shift: Sustainability and the "circular economy" are driving the secondary market, with a projected 15-30% pricing advantage for high-quality used enterprise hardware in 2026. DatacanopyCisco