Cisco WS-C3560E-24TD-S 24 Port Gigabit Switch TenGIG 15.0 IOS WSC3560E24TDS

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3560E-24TD-S Catalyst Switch is a managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for high-performance enterprise network infrastructures requiring scalable switching and high-speed uplink connectivity. It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for reliable wired network access along with integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink interfaces to support high-bandwidth connections between access, distribution, and core network layers. Built on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series platform, the switch supports advanced routing capabilities, security features, and efficient traffic management for enterprise LAN deployments. Commonly installed in corporate campuses, enterprise data centers, and network distribution layers where high-speed connectivity and dependable switching performance are required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators deploy this switch for infrastructure upgrades, backbone connectivity expansion, system maintenance, or replacement of legacy enterprise switching equipment.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3560E-24TD-S switch is used in enterprise networking environments to provide high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with high-speed 10 Gigabit uplinks. It is commonly deployed in corporate campuses, universities, healthcare facilities, and data center aggregation layers where reliable connectivity and scalable network infrastructure are required. Network engineers install this switch to support enterprise LAN connectivity, server communication, and high-bandwidth uplink connections between network segments while maintaining efficient traffic management and secure data communication across large organizational networks.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3560E-24TD-S
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series
• Total Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplink ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 128 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 38.7 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Operating System: Cisco IOS 15.0
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Cisco network management tools
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable (1U form factor)

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-24T-E Catalyst 9300 Series Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S Catalyst 3850 Series Switch
• Cisco C9200-24T-E Catalyst 9200 Series Switch