The Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base provide the performance and availability that today's small businesses demand, as well as the intelligence to support business applications and security services. Switches are a key component of your network foundation and can improve the availability of critical applications while protecting business information. The Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are specifically designed for growing businesses that need to accommodate expanding services, optimize network bandwidth, and assure the fast and reliable delivery of applications and services.