Network Scalability and Flexibility
The WS-C3560CX-12PC-S Cisco Catalyst switch is a Layer 3 managed switch that offers network scalability and flexibility. Some of the key features that contribute to this include:
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols: This allows for the use of both types of IP addresses on the network, providing more options for addressing and routing.
- VLAN support: The switch supports Virtual LANs (VLANs), which allows for the segmentation of a network into multiple logical networks. This can be used to separate different types of traffic, or to provide security and isolation between different groups of users.
- Quality of Service (QoS) support: The switch has a QoS feature set that allows for the prioritization of different types of traffic, ensuring that mission-critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support: The switch support LACP, which allows multiple physical links to be bundled together to form a single logical link. This increases the available bandwidth and provides redundancy in case of a link failure.
- StackWise-480 technology: This allows multiple switches to be stacked together and managed as a single unit, providing a way to increase the number of ports on a network without adding more devices.
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support: The switch supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity.
All these features and capabilities help to provide more options for network design and expansion, and allow for a more resilient and efficient network infrastructure.
Performance of SFP Managed Switch
An SFP (small form-factor pluggable) managed switch is a type of network switch that has SFP ports, which are small, modular ports that can accept SFP transceiver modules to allow the switch to connect to different types of networks over various types of media. These switches are typically used in enterprise networking environments and offer advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), VLANs, and port-based security. Managed switches also allow administrators to configure and manage the switch using a web-based interface or command-line interface.
Deployment Scenarios
The WS-C3560CX-12PC-S is a Cisco Catalyst Ethernet switch with 12 ports. It is designed for small to medium-sized businesses that require a reliable and high-performance network switch. Here are some common deployment scenarios for this switch:
- Small Office/Home Office (SOHO): The WS-C3560CX-12PC-S is an ideal switch for small office or home office setups where there are only a few devices to connect. The switch can be connected to a router or modem to provide network connectivity to multiple devices such as desktop computers, laptops, printers, and wireless access points.
- Branch Offices: The switch is also suitable for branch office deployments where it can be used to connect local devices to the company's main network. In this scenario, the switch is typically connected to a router or firewall to provide network security and access control.
- Retail Stores: Retail stores often require multiple devices such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras, and wireless access points to be connected to a single switch. The WS-C3560CX-12PC-S can be used in such scenarios to provide high-speed connectivity to these devices.
- Education: The switch is also suitable for educational institutions where it can be used to connect multiple devices such as computers, projectors, and audio-visual equipment to the network. The switch can also be used to create virtual LANs (VLANs) to separate traffic and improve network performance.
- Industrial Environments: The WS-C3560CX-12PC-S is designed to withstand harsh environments and is suitable for use in industrial settings such as factories and manufacturing plants. The switch can be used to connect devices such as industrial control systems, sensors, and cameras to the network.
General Information about this Cisco WS-C3560CX-12PC-S
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# WS-C3560CX-12PC-S
- Product Line Catalyst
- Product Series 3560-C
- Product Name 3560CX-12PC-S Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports for 12 Ports Ethernet Switch
- Stack Port No
- Total Number of Network Ports 12
- Number of PoE+ (RJ-45) Ports 12
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 2
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 12 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance of Catalyst 3560-C Managed Switch
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 1000Base-X
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 120 V AC
- Input Voltage 230 V AC
Miscellaneous
- Green Compliant Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS-6
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configuration on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those of unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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