Description
Introduction to the 24 Ports Switch
The WS-C3560V2-24PS-E Cisco Catalyst 24 Ports Layer 3 Switch is a high-performance, enterprise-grade switch designed for use in enterprise networks. It is a member of the Cisco Catalyst 3560-V2 series of switches, which are known for their advanced features, high performance, and reliability.
Some of the key features of the WS-C3560V2-24PS-E switch include:
- 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, with 2 of them being SFP ports
- Support for advanced routing protocols such as Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIPv2) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
- Support for Virtual LANs (VLANs) and VLAN tagging, which allows for the creation of virtual networks within the physical network
- Quality of Service (QoS) features such as Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ) and Low Latency Queuing (LLQ)
- Layer 3 switching, which allows the switch to route packets based on their IP address
- Advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Port Security
- Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE)
The WS-C3560V2-24PS-E switch is ideal for enterprise networks that require high-performance and advanced features. It can be used to connect servers, workstations, and other network devices and can be configured to provide advanced routing, security, and QoS features.
Efficient Network Management
Efficient network management of the WS-C3560V2-24PS-E Cisco Catalyst 24 Ports Layer 3 Switch involves several steps:
- Utilizing Cisco Network Assistant (CNA): CNA is a software application that can be used to manage and configure multiple Cisco switches and routers. It provides a graphical user interface that makes it easy to view and configure switch settings, monitor switch performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Utilizing Cisco Network Control System (NCS): NCS is a network management platform that can be used to manage and monitor large networks. It can be used to view and configure switch settings, monitor switch performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Utilizing Cisco Prime Network: Cisco Prime Network is a network management software that provides an intuitive web-based interface for managing and monitoring Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points. It also provides an easy way to perform tasks such as monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration.
- Utilizing SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a standard protocol used to manage and monitor network devices. The switch supports SNMP, which allows for the monitoring of switch performance and the ability to receive alerts when certain conditions are met.
- Utilizing CLI: Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a command-line-based interface that can be used to configure and manage the switch. The CLI provides a wide range of commands that can be used to perform various tasks such as configuring interfaces, setting up VLANs, and monitoring switch performance.
- Utilizing Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet: SSH and Telnet are protocols that can be used to remotely access and manage the switch. These protocols provide a secure and encrypted connection to the switch and can be used to perform tasks such as configuring interfaces, setting up VLANs, and monitoring switch performance.
Security features of L3 Switch
The WS-C3560V2-24PS-E Cisco Catalyst 24 Ports Layer 3 Switch provides several security features to help protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Some of these features include:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs are used to restrict access to specific network resources based on the source and destination IP address, protocol, and port number. This can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the network and limit access to specific resources.
- Port Security: Port security can be used to restrict access to specific ports based on the MAC address of the device connected to the port. This can be used to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): SSH and SSL can be used to encrypt network traffic to protect against eavesdropping and tampering. This can be used to protect sensitive information such as login credentials and financial data from being intercepted by malicious actors.
- IEEE 802.1X: IEEE 802.1X is a standard for network access control that provides a framework for controlling access to a network based on the identity of the device or user. This can be used to provide authenticated access to the network and prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- DHCP Snooping: DHCP snooping can be used to prevent malicious DHCP servers from assigning incorrect IP addresses to devices on the network. This can be used to prevent devices from being misconfigured and to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): DAI can be used to prevent ARP spoofing attacks by validating ARP packets and preventing unauthorized devices from sending ARP packets on the network.
- IP Source Guard: IP source guard can be used to prevent IP spoofing attacks by validating IP packets and preventing unauthorized devices from sending IP packets on the network.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- MPN: WS-C3560V2-24PS-E
- Product Line Catalyst
- Product Series 3560
- Product Model 3560V2-24PS
- Product Name Catalyst 3560V2-24PS Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 24
- Number of PoE (RJ-45) Ports 24
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 24 x Fast Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100Base-TX
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
- Number of SFP Slots 2
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management –
- Cisco Network Assistant
- CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS)
- IEEE 802.1p QoS
- IEEE 802.1q VLAN
- SNMP v1, v2c, v3
- RMON
- Telnet
- CLI
- HTTP
- DHCP
- Syslog
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
Dimension and Weight
- Compatible Rack Unit 1U
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Height 1.7 Inch
- Width 17.5 Inch
- Depth 11.6 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 10.14 Lbs
