Catalyst 3560-X Series

The Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series switches are designed to provide enterprise-grade hardware capabilities suited to various high-performance, security-focused networking applications. Below are some of the key hardware specifications of the Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series:

Form Factor and Port Configuration

The Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series is rack-mountable, fitting within a standard 19-inch rack, and comes in a 1-Rack Unit (RU) form factor. There are several models available offering different port configurations:

• 24 and 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with optional Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support.
• 12 and 24 Gigabit Ethernet Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports for fiber connectivity.

Power Supply

The switches support dual redundant power supplies, which can be a combination of either one AC and one DC, or two AC power supplies. The PoE models can support up to 740W of PoE power, sufficient for future growth of your networking devices.

CPU and Memory

The 3560-X switches feature a robust CPU and ample memory resources to handle complex networking tasks. Specific technical details may vary by model, but generally, these switches are equipped with a powerful CPU and RAM that facilitate smooth network operations, even under heavy workloads.

Switching Capacity and Forwarding Rate

The Catalyst 3560-X switches provide high-performance switching capabilities. They typically offer a switching fabric capacity of up to 160 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 101.2 Mpps, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of traffic.

Expansion Modules

The switches also support various optional network modules for uplink ports. These modules offer flexibility, enabling users to switch from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet or to add redundant power supplies to the system.

LED Indicators

The front panel of the Catalyst 3560-X switches includes LED indicators for system status, port status, RPS status, and PoE status. These LEDs provide an at-a-glance view of the switch's operational status.

Environmental Requirements

These switches are designed to operate reliably in a variety of settings. They can withstand an operating temperature range of 23° to 113° F (-5° to 45° C) and a storage temperature range of -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C).