WS-C3560CX-12TC-S | Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX Switch 12-GE

The WS-C3560CX-12TC-S is part of the Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX Series, designed for quiet operation and flexible deployment outside of traditional wiring closets. This switch features 12 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 uplink ports (2 x 1G copper + 2 x 10G SFP+), offering 240W of available PoE power to support wireless access points, IP phones, and other PoE devices. With Layer 3 functionality enabled via IP Base software, it supports static routing, RIP, and other advanced protocols (with optional RTU licensing). It has a switching bandwidth of 68 Gbps, a forwarding rate of 50.6 Mpps, and supports jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes. The switch includes 128 MB of flash memory and 512 MB of DRAM, supporting up to 1023 VLANs and 4000 VLAN IDs. Its fanless, low-noise design and internal power supply make it ideal for open environments such as retail spaces, classrooms, healthcare offices, or any location with limited rack access. Key Features: 12 x Gigabit PoE+ Ports: Delivers up to 240W of total PoE power for connected devices. Flexible Uplinks: Includes 2 x 1G copper and 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backhaul. Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports IP Base software features with static routing, RIP, and access control. Compact, Fanless Design: Silent operation and small footprint for edge and open-space deployments. High Switching Performance: 68 Gbps switching bandwidth and 50.6 Mpps forwarding rate. Extensive VLAN Support: Up to 1023 VLANs and 4000 VLAN IDs for complex network segmentation. Jumbo Frame Support: Supports MTU up to 9000 bytes and jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes. Durable and Efficient: Built for continuous enterprise performance in distributed network designs. The WS-C3560CX-12TC-S is an ideal solution for organizations needing full-featured Layer 3 switching in compact spaces without compromising on speed, power, or scalability.
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