Cisco Catalyst 3560-12PC-S Ethernet Switch with PoE WS-C3560-12PC-S

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3560-12PC-S Catalyst Switch is a compact managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for Cisco enterprise network infrastructures requiring reliable switching performance and integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. It provides multiple Fast Ethernet PoE ports and Gigabit uplink interfaces to deliver both network connectivity and electrical power to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. Built on the Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series platform, this switch supports advanced security, traffic management, and routing capabilities for small to mid-sized network deployments. Commonly installed in branch offices, retail stores, small enterprise networks, and industrial control environments where space-efficient switching with PoE-powered device connectivity is required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators deploy this switch for network expansion, PoE device integration, infrastructure upgrades, or replacement of aging compact enterprise switches.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3560-12PC-S switch is used in enterprise and branch network environments to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated PoE support for connected network devices. It is commonly deployed in small corporate offices, retail locations, educational institutions, and remote enterprise sites where reliable wired connectivity and power delivery for network devices are required. Network administrators install this switch to support IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and other PoE-enabled equipment while maintaining secure and efficient data communication within compact enterprise LAN infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3560-12PC-S
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch with PoE
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series
• Total Ports: 12 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet PoE ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
• Switching Capacity: Up to 32 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 10.1 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable or desktop installation
• Deployment Type: Enterprise access layer or branch network switch

Common Replacements:

• Cisco WS-C3560CX-12PC-S Compact Switch
• Cisco C1000-8P-E-2G-L Catalyst 1000 Series Switch
• Cisco WS-C2960C-12PC-L Compact Switch