Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 27-Jun-2014

Comprehensive 802.1X features to control access to the network, including Flexible Authentication, 802.1X monitor mode, and RADIUS Change of Authorization. End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco IOS Software Release 15.0(2)EX for Cisco Catalyst 2960-S, 2960-X/XR Switches 08-Jan-2016 or 4 fixed 1 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplinks or 4 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks Device management with web UI, over-the-air access via Bluetooth, Command-Line Interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and RJ-45 or USB console access Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations is a comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying SmartOperations tools reduces the time and effort required to operate the network and lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) allows administrators to remotely monitor ports in a Layer 2 switch network from any other switch in the same network. As long as the original end user continues to own or use the product, provided that fan and power supply warranty is limited to 5 years. Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol (UDLD) and Aggressive UDLD allow unidirectional links caused by incorrect fiber-optic wiring or port faults to be detected and disabled on fiber-optic interfaces.

IP unicast routing protocols (RIPng and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol [EIGRP] Stub) are supported for network routing applications. Configuration management tools built from Cisco experience and Cisco Validated Design recommendations

There is no way to force a switch port to any specific standard - 802.3at or 802.3af, power allocation is done through negotiation process. So first you need to understand:

Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations is a comprehensive set of capabilities that simplify LAN planning, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Deploying SmartOperations tools reduces the time and effort required to operate the network and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO). Power redundancy with an optional second power supply on 2960-XR Series models, or with an external redundant power supply (RPS) on 2960-X Series models.

Consolidated Platform Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(7)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches) 26-Mar-2019 Voice VLAN simplifies telephony installations by keeping voice traffic on a separate VLAN for easier administration and troubleshooting. Release Notes for Catalyst 2960-X and 2960-XR Series Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(5b)E 19-Sep-2016 Reliability with higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series Switches offer a superior CLI for detailed configuration and administration. 2960‑S switches are also supported in the full range of Cisco network management solutions.