Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is a line of fixed-configuration, enterprise-class switches that include IEEE 802.3af and Cisco pre-standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise LAN access or branch-office environments.

By combining 10/100/1000 and PoE configurations with intelligent services like advanced Quality of Service (QoS), rate limiting, and Access Control Lists (ACLs), the Catalyst 3560 helps enable the deployment of new applications such as IP telephony, wireless access, and video surveillance. The series is available with either the IP Base image (basic routing and security) or the IP Services image (full IPv4/IPv6 dynamic routing and policy-based routing), providing a scalable path for growing network requirements.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: Up to 32 Gbps switching fabric and 38.7 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Layer 3 Intelligence: Hardware-based IP routing (Static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP).

• PoE Capability: Provides up to 15.4W per port for powered devices.

• Connectivity: 48 x 10/100/1000 ports with 4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports for uplinks.

• Network Security: Secure Shell (SSH), TACACS+, and RADIUS authentication.