Cisco WS-C3560E-48TD-SD Catalyst 3560E Switch

Product Description

The Cisco WS-C3560E-48TD-SD is an enterprise-class Layer 3 Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 3560E series, designed for high-density campus and branch office deployments. This model provides 48 10/100/1000 ports plus two 10GE X2 uplink interfaces, with DC power input and IP Base (IPB) software. It delivers reliable, wire-speed switching for enterprise networks requiring Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and 10 Gigabit uplinks.

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
• Uplinks: 2 x 10GE (X2) uplink interfaces
• Power Input: DC, 265W
• Software: IP Base (IPB) software
• MPN: WS-C3560E-48TD-SD
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560E
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable enterprise switch

Design Features

• Fixed-configuration switch with integrated 48-port Gigabit Ethernet density
• Dual 10GE X2 uplink slots for high-bandwidth aggregation or stacking connectivity
• DC power architecture suitable for telecom and central office environments
• IP Base software feature set supporting basic routing and QoS functionality
• Part of the Catalyst 3560E family, offering consistent management and operational characteristics

Application Area

This switch is deployed in enterprise campus networks as an access or distribution layer device, providing high-density Gigabit connectivity to end-user devices, IP phones, and wireless access points. The 10GE X2 uplinks enable aggregation to core switches or servers, while the DC power option supports installations in facilities with DC power distribution, such as telecommunications rooms and data centers. It is suitable for medium-to-large enterprises requiring scalable, reliable Layer 3 switching at the network edge.