Model Name : WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S
Brand : Cisco
Key Highlights
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S is a compact enterprise-class switch designed for branch offices, classrooms, retail, and space-limited environments.
It features 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports, delivering up to 240W of PoE power, making it ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.
In addition, it provides 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks and 2 × 1G combo uplinks, enabling flexible, high-speed backbone connectivity.
With fanless, silent operation, the WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S is optimized for noise-sensitive deployments.
Running on the IP Base software image, it offers Layer 3 static routing and advanced security features, ensuring both simplicity and scalability for enterprise edge networks.
👉 It supports up to 240W PoE budget, which is enough for multiple IP phones, access points, or cameras.
👉 No, the 3560CX series is standalone only.
👉 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks and 2 × 1G combo uplinks.
👉 No, it has a fanless design for silent operation.
👉 The 3560-CX offers IP Base (Layer 3 features), while the 2960-CX offers Layer 2 only.