Confirm the version matches 12.2(44)SE6 .
If the switch fails to boot (e.g., “load failed” error): C2960-lanbasek9-mz.122-44.se6.bin
Cisco declared the Catalyst 2960 (non-S, non-Plus) End-of-Support on . The final suggested image for the 2960 platform was actually 12.2(55)SE, but 12.2(44)SE6 is far older. Confirm the version matches 12