Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CX-12PC-S 12-Port Ethernet Switch 3560-CX

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3560CX-12PC-S Catalyst Switch is a 12-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE compact switch used in enterprise network systems for space-constrained deployments requiring reliable connectivity and power delivery. Commonly installed in offices, retail environments, classrooms, and industrial control panels where compact switching and PoE capabilities are needed. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, upgrades, and replacement of legacy compact switches to improve flexibility and performance.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3560CX-12PC-S switch is widely used in enterprise and commercial networking environments where compact form factor and PoE functionality are essential. It is deployed in retail stores, hospitality venues, branch offices, and workspaces to support devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and point-of-sale systems. Its compact size allows for installation in tight spaces such as under desks, wall enclosures, or small wiring closets while maintaining enterprise-grade switching performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model / Part Number: WS-C3560CX-12PC-S
• Alternate Name: 3560-CX
• Product Type: Managed Compact Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 12x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (PoE)
• Uplink Ports: 2x 1 Gigabit SFP
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 240 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 32 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 23.8 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Lite (IP Base)
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Web UI
• VLAN Support: Yes
• Security Features: ACLs, 802.1X, port security
• Power Supply: Internal AC
• Mounting: Desktop, wall, or rack-mountable (compact form factor)

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9200CX-12P-2X2G
• Cisco WS-C3560CX-8PC-S
• Cisco CBS350-12P-2G