Features and Benefits
Like the larger Cisco Catalyst switches typically used in wiring closets, the Cisco Catalyst Compact switches are
a managed option for consistency across your LAN switching network. Unlike unmanaged switches and hubs, they provide advanced networking features for flexibility, security, and scale.
Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Compact Switch Models and Default Software
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Model
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Ethernet Ports
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PoE
Output Ports
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Available
PoE Power
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Uplinks
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Default Software
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3560CX-8TC-S
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8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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NA
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2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 1G SFP
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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3560CX-12TC-S
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12 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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NA
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2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 1G SFP
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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3560CX-8PC-S
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8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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8 PoE+
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240W
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2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 1G SFP
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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3560CX-12PC-S
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12 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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12 PoE+
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240W
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2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 1G SFP
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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3560CX-12PD-S
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12 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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12 PoE+
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240W
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2 x 1G copper plus
2 x 10G SFP+
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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C3560CX-8PT-S
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8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
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8 PoE+
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Up to 146W
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2 x 1G copper (Cisco UPOE+ uplinks)
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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C3560CX-8XPD-S
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6 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet plus 2 Multigigabit Ethernet 100/2500/5000/10000
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8 PoE+
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240W
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2 x 10G SGP+
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IP Base (IP Services with RTU License)
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Switch Software
Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX compact switches ship with the IP Base version of Cisco IOS® Software. The 3560-CX switches can be upgraded to use the IP Services version of IOS Software with a right-to-use (RTU) License. The
IP Base and IP Services feature set on Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX switches provides baseline enterprise services in addition to all LAN Base features. They support Layer 3 networking features, including support for routed access, Cisco TrustSec, media access control security (MACsec), and other advanced network services. The IP Services feature set provides full Layer 3 routing capabilities with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Enhanced Internal Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Multicast Routing, and Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) Lite.
Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX Series compact switches ship with the LAN Base version of Cisco IOS Software. These switches deliver advanced Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2 through 4 services for the network edge, such as voice, video, and wireless LAN services.
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Forwarding rate 64 Byte Packet Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX
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2960CX-8TC-L
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17.9 mpps
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2960CX-8PC-L
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17.9 mpps
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3560CX-8TC-S
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17.9 mpps
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3560CX-12TC-S
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23.8 mpps
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3560CX-8PC-S
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17.9 mpps
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3560CX-12PC-S
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23.8 mpps
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3560CX-12PD-S
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50.6 mpps
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3560CX-8PT-S
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14.9 mpps
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3560CX-8XPD-S
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68.4 mpps
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