Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-12TC-S Managed Switch - 12 Ports Gigabit Ethernet + 2 Combo SFP - Desktop

The Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-12TC-S is a compact, fanless managed switch designed for enterprise-class performance in space-constrained environments. With 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 combo SFP/RJ-45 uplinks, it delivers reliable Layer 3 switching and advanced security features for branch offices, retail, and small to medium businesses.

Advantages

Fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for open office or retail spaces. Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces power consumption. The switch supports advanced QoS, VLANs, and security protocols like 802.1X and DHCP snooping, providing robust network control.

Suitable for

• Branch office networks requiring high-performance switching
• Retail environments needing quiet, reliable network infrastructure
• Small to medium business deployments with Layer 3 routing needs

Key specifications

• 12 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP/RJ-45 combo uplinks
• Switching capacity: 32 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 16.7 Mpps
• MAC address table: 16K entries
• Layer 3 support with Cisco IOS IP Base
• Fanless, desktop form factor (rack-mountable kit optional)
• Jumbo frame support up to 9198 bytes
• 512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash memory

Recommendations

This switch is ideal for customers seeking a quiet, energy-efficient, and secure managed switch with Layer 3 capabilities. Pair with Cisco SFP modules for fiber uplinks.