CISCO WS-C3560-8PC-S – Cisco Cat3560 8 10/100 PoE + 1 T/SFP + IPB Image

Detailed Description:

The CISCO WS-C3560-8PC-S is a compact, yet powerful member of the Cisco Catalyst 3560 series, designed for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices. It features eight PoE-supported 10/100 Ethernet ports, enabling the direct supply of network power to connected IP phones, wireless access points, or other devices, thus simplifying deployments with centralized power management. Additionally, it offers one dual-purpose uplink port (10/100/1000 or SFP), which provides higher connection speeds to the network backbone or serves as a Gigabit Ethernet interface for high-speed server connectivity. This model operates with Cisco’s IP Base software, capable of efficient routing with advanced IP routing support, access control lists (ACLs), and quality of service (QoS) features, enabling prioritization of business-critical traffic. Its easy setup, energy efficiency, and advanced security protocols make it an excellent option for organizations seeking an effective, manageable, and secure networking solution, without the complexities and costs associated with larger system installations.