Model Name : WS-C3560X-48PF-E
Brand : Cisco
Key Features
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560X-48PF-E is a high-performance 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch designed for enterprise networks requiring advanced routing and scalability.
With an 800W PoE+ budget, it powers multiple connected devices such as VoIP phones, access points, and security cameras directly through the Ethernet cables.
Its modular uplink slots provide flexibility with both 1G and 10G uplink options, ensuring future-proof connectivity.
With StackWise Plus, multiple switches can operate as a single logical unit, simplifying management and enhancing resiliency.
The IP Services software image differentiates this model from the -S (IP Base) version by enabling full Layer 3 features like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), and advanced multicast capabilities, making it suitable for larger enterprise deployments.
👉 The -E model comes with IP Services (advanced Layer 3), while the -S model includes IP Base (Layer 2 + basic L3).
👉 Up to 800W PoE+, supporting 802.3af and 802.3at devices.
👉 Yes, via optional uplink modules (SFP+).
👉 Yes, supports Cisco StackWise Plus with up to 64 Gbps stack bandwidth.
👉 Yes, thanks to its IP Services software, it can serve as a distribution/core switch in enterprise networks.