The Cisco Catalyst Compact Switches easily expand your Ethernet and Multigigabit Ethernet Cisco Catalyst switching infrastructure outside the wiring closet to enable new workspaces, extend wireless LANs, and connect PoE devices. These fanless, small form-factor switches are ideal for space-constrained deployments where multiple cable runs would be challenging. With speeds that reach 10Gbps, the Cisco Catalyst 3560CX Multigigabit Ethernet Switches support current and next-generation wireless speeds and standards (including 802.11ac Wave 2) on existing cabling infrastructure. The Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series Compact Switches help optimize network deployments. These Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) managed switches are ideal for high-speed data connectivity, Wi-Fi backhaul, and Power over Ethernet (PoE+) connectivity in places where space is at a premium. With a single copper or fiber cable from the wiring closet, Cisco Catalyst compact switches enable IP connectivity for devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, PCs, and video endpoints. With their quiet, fanless design and compact footprint, these switches offer flexible mounting options and open up a variety of network design and connectivity options. Use them in offices, classrooms, hotels, retail stores, and other enterprise and branch locations. The setup allows for shorter cable runs from the compact switches, allowing for flexibility in space redesign and growth as new devices join the network - this eliminating the need for expensive and inflexible cabling infrastructure. Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series Compact Switch Highlights - 8 or 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports with line rate forwarding performance - 6 Gigabit Ethernet plus 2 Multigigabit Ethernet (100 Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) ports with line rate forwarding performance (selected model) - Gigabit and Multigigabit (100 Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) copper, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or - 10G SFP+ uplinks - Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support with up to 240W of PoE budget - Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through enables the compact switch to draw Cisco Universal PoE - (Cisco UPOE™) power from the wiring closet and pass it to end devices (selected model) with the additional option to be powered by auxiliary AC-DC or DC-DC power adapter - Cisco Instant Access mode to enable single point of management and simplify operation (selected models) - Advanced Layer 2 (LAN Base) and Layer 3 (IP Base) support with an option to upgrade to IP services - Fanless design and silent operation - Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW)
Products specifications
| Attribute name | Attribute value |
|---|
| Heat dissipation | 1057.7 BTU/h |
| Forwarding rate | 68.4 Mpps |
| Width | 10.6" |
| Depth | 10.4" |
| Height | 1.75" |
| Weight | 6 lbs |
| Switch Type | Managed |
| Stackable | N |
| Switching capacity | 92 Gbit/s |
| Number of VLANs | 4000 |
| SFP+ module slots quantity | 2 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Full duplex | Y |
| LED indicators | Y |
| Input current | 1.5 - 3.25 A |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 528480 h |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 45 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 120000" |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 157480.3" |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 6 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 8 |
| Power connector | DC-in jack |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ah, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| Jumbo frames support | Y |
| Jumbo frames | 9198 |
| 10G support | Y |
| VLAN support | Y |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Y |
| Switch layer | L2 |
| Product color | Gray |
| Power consumption (typical) | 35.2 W |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 240 W |
| Rack mounting | N |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |