Description:

The Cisco WS-C3560X-48PF-L Gigabit Ethernet Switch is a managed Layer 3 enterprise switch designed to provide high-performance network connectivity and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for Cisco enterprise switching infrastructures. It supports the Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series platform and is equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, enabling centralized network switching and power delivery for connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance systems. This switch operates with the C3KX-PWR-1100WAC power supply to support high PoE power budgets required in dense device deployments. Commonly installed in enterprise campus networks, corporate offices, and industrial network distribution layers where reliable switching performance and PoE-powered device connectivity are required. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, PoE device deployment, or replacement of aging enterprise switches. 

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3560X-48PF-L switch is used in enterprise networking environments to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching along with PoE+ power delivery for network-connected devices. It is commonly deployed in corporate offices, campus networks, hospitals, educational institutions, and industrial facilities where reliable network connectivity and centralized device management are required. Network administrators install this switch to support IP telephony systems, wireless access point deployments, IP surveillance cameras, and other PoE-enabled devices while maintaining secure and scalable data communication within enterprise network infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3560X-48PF-L
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Power Supply: C3KX-PWR-1100WAC AC power supply
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 800 W (with 1100W power supply)
• Switching Capacity: Up to 160 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 65.5 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Uplink Module Support: Cisco C3KX network modules (SFP/SFP+)
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Stacking Capability: Cisco StackWise Plus
• Mounting: Rack-mountable (1U form factor)

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48P-E Catalyst 9300 Series Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-48P-L Catalyst 3850 Series Switch
• Cisco WS-C3650-48PS-L Catalyst 3650 Series Switch