Description
Advanced Features and Capabilities
The Cisco Catalyst 3750X 48-port switch (WS-C3750X-48U-L) is a high-performance, stackable, and scalable switch designed for enterprise-class access and distribution layer deployments. Some advanced features and capabilities of this switch include:
- StackWise Plus technology for stacking up to 9 switches and providing up to 384 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single logical unit.
- Cisco StackPower technology for sharing power between switches in a stack and providing redundancy in case of power supply failure.
- Cisco EnergyWise technology for monitoring and controlling energy consumption of connected devices.
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks for high-bandwidth connectivity to core and distribution layers.
- Layer 3 switching capabilities for advanced routing and traffic management.
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features for prioritizing and managing network traffic.
- IPv6 support for next-generation internet protocol.
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF) for advanced network monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Advanced security features such as IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication and Cisco TrustSec for identity-based security.
- Support for Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for application-aware network management.
Maximizing Efficiency and Flexibility
Maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of the WS-C3750X-48U-L Cisco Catalyst 3750X 48 Ports Manageable Switch involves utilizing its various features to optimize network performance and scalability while also ensuring security and easy management.
One way to improve efficiency is through the use of Quality of Service (QoS) features. These allow for the prioritization of traffic, ensuring that important data such as voice and video are given priority over less critical data. This helps prevent network bottlenecks and ensures that critical applications have the bandwidth they need to function properly.
The switch’s stackable architecture also allows for easy scalability as your network grows. By adding more switch ports as needed, you can expand your network without the need for multiple switches, which simplifies management and reduces costs.
The EnergyWise feature of the switch allows for monitoring and reduction of energy consumption, helping to lower costs and reduce environmental impact.
Advanced security features, such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco TrustSec, protect the network from security threats, while built-in monitoring and management tools such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Network Assistant make it easy to monitor and manage the network.
High availability can be achieved through the use of features like Cisco StackWise and FlexStack, which provide redundancy and failover capabilities. And the switch’s advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities enable efficient communication between VLANs and reduce the need for external routers.
Security Features
The WS-C3750X-48U-L Cisco Catalyst 3750X 48 Ports Manageable Switch includes several security features to help protect your network:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): These allow you to control access to your network by defining which traffic is allowed or denied based on various criteria such as IP address and port number.
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): ISE is a security management platform that can be used to authenticate and authorize users and devices on the network, and provide role-based access control.
- Cisco TrustSec: TrustSec is a security framework that enables the creation of secure domains, called Security Group Access (SGA) domains, which allow for the enforcement of security policies based on the identity of users and devices.
- IEEE 802.1X: This is an industry-standard network access control protocol that allows for the authentication of users and devices before they are allowed to access the network.
- Secure Shell (SSH) and Secure Copy (SCP): These protocols provide secure access to the switch’s command-line interface and allow for the secure transfer of files to and from the switch.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS): These protocols provide secure communication between the switch and other devices on the network, such as management consoles and servers.
- Cisco FlexVPN: Cisco FlexVPN allows for the creation of virtual private networks (VPNs) that can be used to securely connect remote users and devices to the network.
- Cisco Security Group Access (SGA) : Cisco SGA is a security framework that allows for the enforcement of security policies based on the identity of users and devices.
- Static MAC Authentication : This feature allows for the authentication of hosts by MAC address, which can be useful in preventing unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- DHCP Snooping : DHCP snooping is a security feature that helps to prevent DHCP spoofing by validating DHCP messages and only allowing DHCP messages from authorized DHCP servers.
These are some of the security features that WS-C3750X-48U-L Cisco Catalyst 3750X 48 Ports Manageable Switch support and that can be configured to protect your network from various security threats.
General Information:
Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number WS-C3750X-48U-L
Brand Name Cisco
Product Line Catalyst
Product Series 3750-X
Product Model WS-C3750X-48U-L
Product Name Catalyst WS-C3750X-48U-L Ethernet Switch
Product Type Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
Stack Port Yes
Total Number of Network Ports 48
Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
Port/Expansion Slot Details 1 x Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots 1
Network & Communication
Layer Supported 2
Management & Protocols
Manageable Yes
Power Description
PoE (RJ-45) Port No
Input Voltage 220 V AC
Input Voltage 110 V AC
