The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is a line of fixed-configuration, enterprise-class switches that include IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet configurations. The Cisco Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise LAN access or branch-office environments, combining both 10/100/1000 and PoE configurations for maximum productivity and investment protection while enabling the deployment of new applications such as IP telephony, wireless access, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy networkwide intelligent services - such as advanced quality of service (QoS), rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching.
- Standalone fixed-configuration switches
- Layer 2 - 4 switching and intelligent services with dynamic IP routing and IPv6
- Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports
- Integrated PoE
- AC power supply failure protection with external redundant power supply
- 8-port Fast Ethernet PoE switch with compact form factor and no fan
- Enables standards-based fault tolerance, load balancing, and rapid recovery
- PoE simplifies IP telephony, wireless, and video surveillance deployments
