Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C3560X-24P-S | Part #: WS-C3560X-24P-S | MPN: WS-C3560X-24P-S
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About the Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
With a total PoE power budget of 435 W and a maximum 30 W per port, the Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S delivers enterprise-grade Power over Ethernet capability across all 24 access ports. This managed Layer 3 stackable switch combines PoE+ support (IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at) with substantial switching capacity—88 Gbps throughput and 65.5 Mpps forwarding rate—making it ideal for mid-to-large campus networks requiring both powered device connectivity and high-performance data transport. The WS-C3560X-24P-S features 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports plus 2 optional uplink module slots supporting Cisco C3KX-NM modules, including 10GbE SFP+ connectivity for future scalability.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams benefit from Cisco's industry-standard management capabilities integrated into this platform. The switch supports up to 1,005 active VLANs (4,094 VLAN IDs), advanced spanning tree variants (IEEE 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MST), and comprehensive security features including IEEE 802.1X, port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard. Hardware-accelerated QoS with 4 egress queues per port enables granular traffic prioritization via DSCP and CoS marking. Cisco FlexStack technology allows stacking up to 9 units at 16 Gbps per member, while EtherChannel link aggregation (LACP 802.3ad and PAgP) supports up to 8 ports per bundle. The MAC address table holds 12,000 entries, IPv6 is fully supported, and the Cisco IOS IP Base software image is included with upgrade pathways to IP Services.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Multi-building campus networks requiring distributed PoE+ power for IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras
- Stacked access layer deployments for redundancy and simplified management across multiple floors
- VLAN segmentation and microsegmentation for security-sensitive departments and guest networks
- High-density wired infrastructure with 10GbE uplinks to core switches via optional module slots
- Quality of service enforcement for unified communications and video conferencing over standard Ethernet
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C3560X-24P-S |
| Part Number | WS-C3560X-24P-S |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3560X-24P-S |
| Series | Catalyst 3560-X |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer 3 Stackable |
| Total Access Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| PoE Support | PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at) on all 24 ports |
| Total PoE Power Budget | 435 W |
| Maximum PoE Per Port | 30 W |
| Uplink Module Slots | 2 (support optional Cisco C3KX-NM modules including 10GbE SFP+) |
| Stacking Technology | Cisco FlexStack — up to 9 units, 16 Gbps per member |
| Switching Capacity | 88 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 65.5 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 12,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 1,005 active VLANs (4,094 VLAN IDs) |
| Spanning Tree | IEEE 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MST |
| Link Aggregation | EtherChannel (LACP 802.3ad, PAgP) — up to 8 ports per bundle |
| Software Image | Cisco IOS IP Base (IP Services upgrade available) |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, Port Security, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, ACLs |
| QoS | Hardware-accelerated, 4 egress queues per port, DSCP, CoS, WRED |
| Management | CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSHv2, HTTP/HTTPS, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supply slot (RPS 2300 compatible) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24P-S Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.