Description
General Information about this Cisco WS-C3560-24PS-S
Manufacturer: Cisco
Model Number or SKU# WS-C3560-24PS-S
Product Line: Catalyst
Product Series: 3560
Product Type Ethernet Switch
The WS-C3560-24PS-S is a Cisco Catalyst 3560 series switch. It is a fixed-configuration, standalone switch that provides 24 10/100 Ethernet ports and 4 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. The "S" at the end of the model number indicates that it has a Cisco IOS Software IP Services feature set.
This switch is designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), security, and IPv6, and can be managed using the Cisco CLI or the web-based Cisco Configuration Professional. It also support PoE , and this function will provide power to any PoE compliant device connected to the switch such as IP Phone, wireless access point and IP camera.
The switch runs on Cisco's proprietary IOS software, it allows for a high level of customization and management. It can be deployed in a variety of networking environments including campus, branch office, and enterprise data center networks.
Suitable Performance
The WS-C3560-24PS-S Cisco Catalyst 3560 is a 24-port Ethernet switch that is designed for use in small to medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise branch offices. The switch has 24 Ethernet 10/100 PoE ports and 2 SFP uplink ports. The device supports Cisco's EnergyWise technology which allows to monitor power usage of network devices, thus helping to reduce energy costs.
The switch supports advanced security features such as access control lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS), and Power over Ethernet (PoE), as well as Cisco's Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for routing.
The device has a switching capacity of 48 Gbps and forwarding rate of 35.7 million packets per second (mpps). The PoE feature allows it to provide power to connected devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras, eliminating the need for separate power cables and outlets.
The device also supports advanced layer 3 features like IPv6 routing, multicast routing, and advanced QoS features like Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) and IP Precedence.
This switch is a solid choice for small to medium-sized businesses or enterprise branch offices that require advanced security and QoS features, as well as support for PoE and advanced layer 3 routing.
Resiliency and High Availability
The model Cisco Catalyst 3560 is a 24-port Ethernet switch designed for use in enterprise networks. It offers resiliency and high availability features to ensure that the network remains up and running in the event of a failure.
One of the key resiliency features is redundant power supply options, which allows the switch to continue functioning even if one of its power supplies fails. The switch also supports RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) and MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) to prevent network loops and ensure that traffic is directed along the most efficient path.
High availability features of the WS-C3560-24PS-S include support for HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol), which allow for the creation of virtual routers that provide a backup in case the primary router fails. The switch also supports link aggregation, which allows multiple physical links to be bundled together to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy in case one of the links fails.
Additionally, the switch supports FlexLink which provides link redundancy by allowing two switches to be connected together and if one link goes down the other take over traffic automatically.
By providing these resiliency and high availability features, the model helps ensure that the network remains up and running, even in the event of a failure.