WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 8-port POE IP Base
Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst 3560-CX 8-Port PoE+ IP Base
Compact Fanless Gigabit Switching with Powerful PoE+ for Restricted Spaces
The Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst 3560-CX Compact Switch is a powerful, enterprise-grade Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered for modern deployments beyond the traditional wiring closet. Its compact footprint and silent fanless design make it ideal for retail stores, hospitality environments, classrooms, branch offices, and open-plan workspaces where quiet operation and space efficiency are essential.
This managed switch delivers 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with a generous 240W PoE budget, enabling seamless power and connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT devices over a single Ethernet cable. With 2 copper uplinks and 2 SFP uplink ports, it provides flexible high-speed connectivity to upstream switches and fiber networks.
Powered by Cisco IOS with the IP Base Layer 3 feature set, the WS-C3560CX-8PC-S supports essential routing protocols such as static routing, RIP, EIGRP Stub, and OSPF, allowing efficient routed access deployments. Enterprise-grade security features including Cisco TrustSec, MACsec encryption, 802.1X authentication, and DHCP snooping help safeguard network traffic at the edge.
Designed for reliability and ease of deployment, this compact switch supports wall, desk, or rack mounting and delivers robust performance with 24 Gbps switching capacity and 12 Gbps forwarding bandwidth. Advanced QoS and traffic management features ensure smooth performance for voice, video, and business-critical applications.
Whether you are expanding a branch network or deploying smart devices in a customer-facing environment, the Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S provides secure, silent, and scalable network connectivity.
Product Specifications - Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S Compact Layer 3 Managed Switch
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| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Model Number | WS-C3560CX-8PC-S |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX Series |
| Switch Type | Compact Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 Lite (IP Base Image) |
| Port Density | 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports |
| Uplink Interfaces | 2 × 1G Copper (RJ-45) + 2 × 1G SFP uplinks |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Maximum PoE Output | 30W per port |
| Total PoE Budget | 240 Watts |
| Switching Bandwidth | 24 Gbps |
| Forwarding Bandwidth | 12 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~17.9 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 16,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4094 VLAN IDs |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9216 bytes |
| Routing Protocols | Static Routing, RIP, EIGRP Stub, OSPF |
| Multicast Support | IGMP v1/v2/v3 snooping, PIM Stub |
| Security Features | TrustSec, MACsec encryption, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Advanced QoS, traffic shaping, policing, AutoQoS |
| Management Interfaces | CLI, Web UI, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
| Memory (DRAM) | 512 MB |
| Flash Memory | 128 MB |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS Software |
| Cooling System | Fanless (silent operation) |
| Mounting Options | Rack mount (1RU), wall mount, under-desk, desktop |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.75 × 10.6 × 9.4 inches |
| Weight | ~4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) |
| Power Supply | Internal AC power supply |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | ~30W (without PoE load) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Storage Temperature | –13°F to 158°F (–25°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity Range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Compliance & Standards | IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3at, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1X |
| Ideal Deployment Environments | Retail stores, hospitality, classrooms, open offices, branch networks |
FAQs:
Q1. Can this switch be powered by another PoE switch (PoE Passthrough)?
No. While some "PD" models in the CX series can be powered by PoE, the 8PC-S model requires a standard AC power connection to support its 240W PoE output budget.
Q2. Does the IP Base license support full OSPF routing?
It supports OSPF for Routed Access, which is designed for smaller-scale deployments. For full, large-scale OSPF or BGP routing, the IP Services license is typically required.
Q3. Is this switch managed or unmanaged?
This is a fully managed Cisco Catalyst switch. It can be configured via the Command Line Interface (CLI), Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or the Cisco DNA Center.
Q4. What is the benefit of the SFP uplink ports?
The two SFP ports allow for fiber-optic connectivity, enabling the switch to be placed up to several kilometers away from the main distribution frame (MDF) without signal degradation.
Q5. Does it support Cisco StackWise technology?
No. The Catalyst 3560-CX series does not support physical stacking. Each unit is managed as a standalone device, though they can be managed collectively through Cisco network management tools.
