Managed Switch Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560X-48P-S L3 48 Ports PoE

The Cisco Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Series Switches are enterprise-class stackable and standalone switches that provide high availability, scalability, security, energy efficiency, and simplified operation. Models include 24- and 48-port 10/100/1000 options (PoE+ and non-PoE), 12- and 24-port GE SFP variants, and UPOE-capable models. Optional uplink modules (GE or 10GE), redundant modular power supplies and fans, hardware MACsec encryption, and USB and out-of-band management ports are available to support IP telephony, wireless, and video applications.

Advantages

Cisco Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X switches deliver flexible deployment options and investment protection through modular uplinks and backward compatibility with earlier 3750 models. The 3750-X adds StackPower and StackWise Plus technologies for shared power and resilient stacking with 64 Gbps throughput. Hardware-based MACsec and switch-to-switch encryption improve security, while EnergyWise and Energy Efficient Ethernet help reduce operational energy costs. Multiple software feature sets (LAN Base, IP Base, IP Services) allow choosing or upgrading switching capabilities as network requirements evolve.

Key specifications

• Port options: 24 and 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+, non-PoE), 12 and 24 x GE SFP
• UPOE-capable 24/48 models with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
• Four optional uplink network module slots (GE or 10GE)
• PoE+ with up to 30W per port in 1 RU form factor (industry first)
• Dual redundant modular power supplies and fans
• Hardware-based MACsec encryption and Flexible NetFlow support
• StackPower (3750-X only) and StackWise Plus (3750-X) technologies
• IPv4/IPv6 routing, multicast routing, advanced QoS, OSPF support in IP Base
• USB Type-A for storage, USB Type-B console, and out-of-band Ethernet management port
• Software feature sets: LAN Base (L2), IP Base (L3 baseline), IP Services (advanced L3)
• Enhanced limited lifetime warranty with NBD advance hardware replacement and TAC access

How to use

Select the appropriate hardware model based on required port density and PoE/UPOE needs, choose the desired software feature set (LAN Base, IP Base, or IP Services) at purchase or enable via Cisco IOS Software activation later, and install optional uplink modules if 10GE or extra GE ports are required. For stacking and power sharing, use Catalyst 3750-X models with StackWise Plus and StackPower where supported. Configure VLANs, routing and QoS according to network design; note that LAN Base 3750-X switches can only stack with other LAN Base 3750-X switches and mixed stacks with IP Base or IP Services are not supported.

Recommendations

Choose IP Base or IP Services when routed access, MACsec, StackPower, or advanced Layer 3 protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PIM, IPv6 routing) are required. For energy-sensitive deployments, consider UPOE/EEE models with EnergyWise monitoring to optimize power consumption. Verify license type and upgrade path before deployment to ensure future feature needs can be enabled via software activation.