Cisco WS-C3560X-48P-S Layer 3 PoE+ Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C3560X-48P-S is a 48-port Layer 3 PoE+ Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 3560-X Series, designed for scalable enterprise campus networks. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) with a PoE budget up to 435 W when powered by the C3KX-PWR-715WAC AC power supply, enabling powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. An uplink modular slot supports SFP or SFP+ fiber modules, while the switch delivers up to 160 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 101.2 Mpps. It supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, with management options including CLI, SNMP, and Web-based interfaces, and can be stacked with Cisco StackWise Plus for up to 64 Gbps of stack bandwidth. The 1U, rack-mountable form factor suits enterprise access-layer deployments and high-density environments requiring reliable throughput and efficient PoE power delivery. Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C3560X-48P-S; Alternate Part Number: WSC3560X48PS.