Cisco Catalyst 3560 WS-C3560X-48PF-S Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C3560X-48PF-S | Part #: WS-C3560X-48PF-S | MPN: WS-C3560X-48PF-S

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Built around a 160 Gbps switching fabric with a forwarding rate of 101.2 Mpps, the Cisco Catalyst 3560-X delivers the throughput density required to sustain line-rate performance across all 48 ports even under peak utilization. This combination of switching capacity and packet forwarding speed ensures that the WS-C3560X-48PF-S will not become the bottleneck in networks where aggregated traffic from access layers, IP surveillance systems, or wireless infrastructure converges onto a single chassis. For network engineers deploying this switch in medium-to-large enterprise environments or service provider data centres, those two metrics are the foundation upon which everything else—redundancy, quality of service, security—can be reliably built.

The WS-C3560X-48PF-S is fundamentally a power delivery platform. All 48 ports deliver IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), allowing up to 30 watts per port from a shared 1,100-watt power budget. This architecture lets you run IP phones, wireless access points, and compact network cameras directly from the switch without separate power supplies, which simplifies cabling and reduces floor space in distribution racks. Cisco configured this model as a managed Layer 3 switch, meaning it can route traffic between VLANs and support static routes or dynamic routing protocols—a critical capability when you need segmentation without deploying a separate router. The combination of Layer 3 routing capability and integrated PoE+ makes the Catalyst 3560-X a natural fit for converged network designs where video surveillance, voice, and data all travel the same copper.

Scalability and modularity define how this switch grows with your network. The WS-C3560X-48PF-S includes one Network Module slot that accepts either a C3KX-NM-10GT for 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks or a C3KX-NM-1G for additional 1 Gigabit capacity. This flexibility lets you match uplink speed to your backbone infrastructure without replacing the entire switch. On the software side, the switch ships with Cisco IOS IP Base, which supports static routing, RIPv1/v2, and EIGRP stub routing. If your network demands full OSPF, BGP, or unrestricted EIGRP, you can upgrade the license to IP Services without any hardware changes. That modularity—both physical and software—extends the productive life of the investment and reduces the cost of evolution as your network matures.

Security and traffic control are embedded in the hardware, not bolted on as afterthoughts. The Catalyst 3560-X implements 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard to prevent common Layer 2 and Layer 3 attacks. For quality of service, the switch provides four egress queues per port with hardware-based packet scheduling, DSCP and Class of Service marking, and Weighted Random Early Detection—tools that let you guarantee bandwidth to critical applications even when the network is congested. The ability to define up to 1,005 active VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) and apply granular access control lists gives network architects the segmentation they need in healthcare, financial services, and multi-tenant hosting environments where compliance and isolation are non-negotiable.

This is the switch that a network engineer reaches for when they need to consolidate access ports and uplink capacity in a single 1RU footprint, deliver power to dozens of devices without additional infrastructure, and have routing intelligence built in. It is the choice for data centre operators who need deterministic performance, for enterprise campus networks that combine traditional IP telephony with modern wireless access, and for service providers operating managed network services where the switch must support both bandwidth-hungry applications and low-power devices on the same platform. The redundancy and reliability of Cisco's platform also appeal to infrastructure teams that prefer vendor stability over the lowest purchase price.

Interface & Connectivity Options

• 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port from a combined 1,100W power budget
• One modular uplink slot supporting either 10 Gigabit or additional 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Support for jumbo frames up to 9,000 bytes to reduce fragmentation in high-throughput environments
• MAC address table capacity of 16,000 entries with support for up to 1,005 active VLANs
• Single 1,100W AC power supply with optional second power supply module for redundancy
• Compact 1RU rack-mount form factor (44.5 mm height) designed for dense data centre deployments
• Operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C ensures compatibility with standard and warm-aisle data centre environments

Omnixon Global supplies the Cisco Catalyst 3560-X series across the UAE, GCC region, and into Asia and Europe, serving network teams that demand proven, vendor-backed infrastructure. If you are specifying the WS-C3560X-48PF-S for a data centre refresh, campus expansion, or managed service delivery, we can help you navigate licensing options, validate compatibility with your existing network stack, and ensure timely availability. Contact us with your requirements—we welcome RFQ submissions and detailed technical discussions with your engineering team.