Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX vs. Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX

The Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series Compact Switches help optimize network deployments. These Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) managed switches are ideal for high-speed data connectivity, Wi-Fi backhaul, and Power over Ethernet (PoE+) connectivity in places where space is at a premium. With a single copper or fiber cable from the wiring closet, Cisco Catalyst compact switches enable IP connectivity for devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, PCs, and video endpoints.

Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series Compact Switch Highlights

• 8 or 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports with line rate forwarding performance

• 6 Gigabit Ethernet plus 2 Multigigabit Ethernet (100 Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) ports with line rate forwarding performance (selected model)

• Gigabit and Multigigabit (100 Mbps/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) copper, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or 10G SFP+ uplinks

• Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support with up to 240W of PoE budget

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through enables the compact switch to draw Cisco Universal PoE

• (Cisco UPOE™) power from the wiring closet and pass it to end devices (selected model) with the additional option to be powered by auxiliary AC-DC or DC-DC power adapter

• Cisco Instant Access mode to enable single point of management and simplify operation (selected models)

• Advanced Layer 2 (LAN Base) and Layer 3 (IP Base) support with an option to upgrade to IP services

• Fanless design and silent operation

• Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW)

Table 1 Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series Compact Switch Hardware

Table 2 Models of Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX vs. Models of Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX

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