Cisco WS-C3560E-24TD-S Managed Layer 3 Switch

The Cisco WS-C3560E-24TD-S is a managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for scalable enterprise networks. It offers 24 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports (X2) to support high-bandwidth interconnects between access, distribution, and core layers. Built on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series platform, it supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, with Cisco IOS 15.0 and management via CLI, SNMP, and Cisco network management tools. It delivers up to 128 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 38.7 Mpps. The switch is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and uses an internal AC power supply. Common replacements include Cisco C9300-24T-E, Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S, and Cisco C9200-24T-E. Typical deployments include corporate campuses, enterprise data centers, and distribution layers requiring reliable wired connectivity and scalable uplinks.