Cisco C3560CX-12PD-S 16 Port Compact Switch 12x PoE Ports 4x Uplinks 2x10Gb C3560CX12PDS

Description:

The Cisco C3560CX-12PD-S Catalyst Switch is used in enterprise network switching systems to provide compact Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with integrated Power over Ethernet and high-speed uplink capabilities. Commonly installed in office environments, branch networks, retail locations, and distributed enterprise deployments where space-efficient switching with PoE support is required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, or replacement of legacy compact switching equipment.

Applications:

The Cisco C3560CX-12PD-S Switch is deployed in enterprise and branch network environments to deliver compact PoE-enabled connectivity for devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and workstations. It is commonly used in offices, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and hospitality environments where limited space requires compact network infrastructure. Network administrators and system integrators implement this switch to support scalable LAN deployments, reliable PoE device connectivity, and high-speed uplink connections within enterprise network infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): C3560CX-12PD-S
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX Series
• Ports: 12 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports
• Additional Ports: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
• High-Speed Uplinks: 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at PoE+
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 240 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.9 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching (IP Base license)
• Cooling: Fanless compact design
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Mounting: Desktop, wall-mount, or rack-mount options
• Deployment Type: Enterprise compact switching environments

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9200CX-12P-2X2G Catalyst Switch
• Cisco C3560CX-8PC-S Catalyst Switch
• Cisco C1000-16P-2G-L Catalyst Switch