CISCO – WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst 3560-CX Compact Switch

Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst 3560-CX Compact Switch

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Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst 3560-CX Compact Switch

Description

The Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S is a compact Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise branch offices, retail stores, classrooms, hospitality environments, and remote workspaces where space is limited but advanced networking capabilities are required. Its fanless design enables quiet operation, making it ideal for deployments outside traditional wiring closets.

This model features 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and two 1 Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplink ports, delivering flexible connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other network devices. With a PoE+ budget of up to 240W, the switch can power multiple connected devices while reducing the need for separate power sources.

Running Cisco IOS IP Base software, the WS-C3560CX-8PC-S supports Layer 3 routing, VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), advanced security features, IPv6, and network management capabilities. Its compact form factor and enterprise-grade functionality make it an excellent solution for distributed network environments.

Key Features

• 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ access ports
• 240W PoE+ power budget
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet/SFP combo uplink ports
• Layer 3 routing capabilities
• Cisco IOS IP Base software
• Fanless silent operation
• Advanced QoS and traffic management
• VLAN and network segmentation support
• IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility
• Enhanced security features
• Compact deployment design
• Enterprise-class reliability

Specifications

• Part Number: WS-C3560CX-8PC-S
• Vendor: Cisco
• Product Series: Catalyst 3560-CX
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Access Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 1G Copper/SFP Combo
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
• PoE Budget: 240W
• Software Feature Set: IP Base
• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 14.88 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
• IPv6 Support: Yes
• Cooling: Fanless
• Form Factor: Compact Desktop / Wall Mount
• Management: Cisco IOS Software

Typical Applications

• Branch office networking
• Retail store connectivity
• Hospitality environments
• Educational facilities
• Remote office deployments
• Wireless access point connectivity
• IP telephony systems
• Security camera installations