The Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S Catalyst 3560G Series is a 1RU fixed-configuration managed Layer 3 switch delivering enterprise-class intelligent services at the network edge. It combines 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports with 4 × SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports, achieving 32 Gbps forwarding bandwidth and 38.7 Mpps throughput on 64-byte packets. The switch supports advanced QoS, rate limiting, ACLs, multicast management, and IP routing via IP Base software, with upgrade paths to full dynamic routing or IP Services feature sets.
Technical Specifications
Interfaces & Switching Fabric
• 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with RJ-45 connectors
• 4 × SFP mini-GBIC slots for Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
• 32 Gbps forwarding bandwidth
• 38.7 Mpps forwarding rate (64-byte packets)
• MAC address table: up to 12,000 entries
• Unicast routes: up to 11,000
• IGMP groups and multicast routes: up to 1,000
• Jumbo frame support: 9,000 bytes on Gigabit ports; 1,546 bytes for MPLS-tagged frames on 10/100 ports
Memory & Processing
• DRAM: 128 MB
• Flash memory: 32 MB
• Cisco IOS CLI management with Network Assistant and SAA support
Power & Environmental
• Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC autoranging
• Typical power consumption: 124 W
• Heat dissipation: 422 BTU/hour
• Power rating: 0.16 kVA
• RPS 2300 compatible for external redundancy
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
• Storage temperature: -25°C to 60°C
– Key Features
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with voice-enabled architecture
• IP Base software with static routing and basic RIP; upgradeable to dynamic routing protocols
• Quality of Service (QoS) and rate limiting for traffic control
• Access Control Lists (ACLs) for granular network security
• Multicast management for efficient group-based delivery
– Typical Applications
Deploy at access layer in enterprise LANs and branch office networks. Enables IP telephony, wireless access point integration, video surveillance systems, and building management platforms.
– Compatibility & Integration
Managed via Cisco IOS CLI with Network Assistant provisioning tools. Compatible with Cisco RPS 2300 for power supply redundancy. SFP modules sold separately for uplink port customization.
