Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-24U-L Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C3560X-24U-L | Part #: WS-C3560X-24U-L | MPN: WS-C3560X-24U-L

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The Cisco Catalyst 3560X (WS-C3560X-24U-L) delivers 24 ports of gigabit Ethernet with integrated Power over Ethernet across every port, paired with a rear-panel uplink module slot for additional connectivity and stacking expansion. This is a managed Layer 2 switch purpose-built for environments where port density and PoE distribution matter equally—campus networks, branch offices, and smaller data centre deployments where you need to power access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras without separate PSU infrastructure.

Cisco engineered the 3560X-24U-L as a workhorse for network engineers who cannot afford downtime or complexity. All 24 ports operate at 1 gigabit per second and support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard with Cisco UPoE extension, allowing up to 60 watts per port. The combined PoE power budget reaches 1440 watts when you install a second power supply—a modular, hot-swappable design that eliminates the need to shut down the switch for redundancy upgrades. In practice, this means a single WS-C3560X-24U-L can simultaneously power 24 wireless access points, deliver network connectivity, and handle failover to the backup PSU without dropping a single frame. Network architects in enterprise IT departments often select this platform specifically because the upfront capital expense is predictable, the operational risk is minimal, and the PoE budget allows consolidation of power distribution across entire floor segments.

Connectivity extends beyond the 24 access ports through a dedicated rear-panel C3KX Network Module slot. This allows installation of additional uplink modules—typically 10 gigabit options—giving you flexibility to adapt the switch as backbone requirements evolve without complete platform replacement. Cisco's StackWise-480 technology takes this further: you can cascade up to nine WS-C3560X-24U-L units via a dedicated stacking module (sold separately), creating a logical single switch with up to 480 gigabits of internal stack bandwidth. For medium-sized deployments, this stacking approach delivers redundancy and capacity growth without the complexity of a full modular chassis.

The Catalyst 3560X runs Cisco LAN Base software and includes robust security and traffic management capabilities expected at this tier. The switch supports up to 1005 active VLANs (and 4096 VLAN IDs total), Dynamic ARP Inspection to prevent spoofing attacks, IP Source Guard for ARP-DHCP binding enforcement, and IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication. Quality of Service is handled through four egress queues per port with DSCP and CoS classification, allowing prioritization of voice and video traffic without dedicated network infrastructure. The MAC address table holds 16,000 entries—sufficient for typical branch or campus segments—and the switch supports jumbo frames up to 9198 bytes, useful when your network includes storage systems or clustering applications that benefit from larger MTU sizes. Spanning Tree redundancy is available in multiple flavors: standard 802.1D, the faster 802.1w RSTP, and 802.1s MSTP for more granular topology control across VLANs.

Physical deployment is straightforward. The WS-C3560X-24U-L occupies just 1 unit of rack space, measuring 44.5 centimeters wide and 36.8 centimeters deep, with a total weight near 5.5 kilograms—light enough for installation in existing racks without reinforcement. The switch operates reliably across standard data centre temperature ranges (0 to 45 degrees Celsius) and carries UL, CE, and FCC Class A certifications, plus RoHS compliance for environments with environmental procurement requirements. Sysadmins and network engineers appreciate the absence of hidden thermal or power surprises; the published specifications are conservative and reflect real-world installation patterns across thousands of deployments in GCC enterprises.

Interface and Power Delivery Specifications

• 24 x 1GbE ports with integrated PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 60W per port via Cisco UPoE extension)
• Rear-panel C3KX Network Module slot for 10GbE uplink cards or future interface expansion
• StackWise-480 support for cascading up to 9 switches (480 Gbps stack bandwidth via optional stacking module)
• Dual modular power supply design: one standard PSU, second slot for hot-swappable redundant PSU; combined budget 1440W
• 16,000 MAC address table entries; support for up to 1005 active VLANs and jumbo frames (9198 bytes)
• Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, and Private VLAN capabilities
• Security features including 802.1X, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and port-level access control

Omnixon Global supplies the Cisco Catalyst 3560X (WS-C3560X-24U-L) and related networking platforms to data centre operators, system integrators, and enterprise IT teams across the UAE, GCC, Asia, and Europe. We hold current stock of popular Catalyst variants and can source additional configurations within standard lead times. For RFQ, technical specifications, volume pricing, or deployment support, contact our sales team in Dubai—we work with network teams to ensure the right platform reaches the right environment on time and within budget.