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WS-C3560C-12PC-S
Catalyst 3560C Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, IP Base
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WS-C3560C-12PC-S Overview
WS-C3560C-12PC-S is a compact, enterprise-class switch engineered with a robust architecture that integrates 12 PoE-enabled 10/100 Ethernet ports alongside 4 SFP uplink ports, delivering reliable performance with low power consumption. It is designed for small to mid-sized networks where scalability, high performance, and flexibility are critical, making it ideal for branch offices, retail environments, and education campuses.
WS-C3560C-12PC-S features a versatile power option with an integrated AC power supply and supports PoE to simplify network device deployment. Its architecture accommodates future expansion with stacking options, ensuring seamless scalability, while its LAN Lite IOS provides essential routing capabilities. The switch’s combination of performance, manageability, and port density makes it a strong candidate for converged network applications.
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WS-C3560C-12PC-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Desktop / Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 35 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 12 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3560C-12PC-S
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- POE Support
- POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 128 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 12 10/100 PoE Ports and 4 SFP Ports
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 20 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 20 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 7 lbs
WS-C3560C-12PC-S Use Case
Retail Store PoE Surveillance Network
Deploy the Catalyst 3560C Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, IP Base at the edge of a retail location to power and segment up to 12 PoE security cameras with VLAN isolation. Benefit: Simplifies installation with data and power over a single cable, ensures reliable 100 Mbps video streams, and delivers uplink redundancy for uninterrupted HD surveillance and loss prevention.
SMB Branch Office IP Telephony Convergence
Use the Catalyst 3560C Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, IP Base to power IP phones and wireless access points in a small branch office while isolating voice and data VLANs. Benefit: Guarantees voice quality with built-in QoS, reduces CapEx by eliminating separate power injectors, and provides secure, scalable connectivity with resilient dual uplinks in a compact, fan-less form factor.
Smart Building IoT Edge Aggregation
Deploy the Catalyst 3560C Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Uplink, IP Base on each floor of a smart building to power and segment PoE-enabled sensors, access controllers, and environmental monitors. Benefit: Consolidates power and data infrastructure, leverages IP Base ACLs for secure device microsegmentation, and uses dual uplinks for high availability, optimizing energy management and reducing cabling complexity.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 WS-C3560C-12PC-S |  WS-C3560C-8PC-S |  WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S |  WS-C2960CX-8PC-L |  WS-C3560CG-8TC-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 9.45 inches | 12.5 inches | 10.1 inches | 7.50 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop | Desktop |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Base | LAN Lite | LAN Base | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3560C-12PC-S | WS-C3560C-8PC-S | WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S | WS-C2960CX-8PC-L | WS-C3560CG-8TC-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 12 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Under 12 Ports |
| POE Support | POE | POE | POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 12 10/100 PoE Ports and 4 SFP Ports | 8 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 2 dual-purpose SFP uplink interfaces | 8 x 10/100 PoE ports; 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 8x 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 2 combo uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 35 W | N/A | 125 W | 45 W | 44 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S | Cisco Catalyst 3560C 8-Port PoE Combo Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S | Cisco Catalyst 2960CX-8PC-L | Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CG-8TC-S Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 14 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 20 Gbps | 40 Gbps | 28 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 7 lbs | 8.25 lbs | 10 lbs | 6.6 lbs | 7.7 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.25 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.3 inches | 8.56 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Noah Prescott
5
Reliable performance in space constrained environments.
L
Luke Harrington
4
Easy to deploy and manage.
C
Caleb Winters
4
Cisco quality in a compact form factor.
A
Andrew Wallace
4
Great fit for branch deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S is a compact Layer 3 Ethernet switch featuring 12 Fast Ethernet PoE ports, 2 dual-uplink Gigabit/SFP ports and the IP Base feature set for secure, scalable enterprise deployments.
How many PoE ports does the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S provide and what is its PoE budget?
This switch provides 12 IEEE 802.3af PoE ports with a total PoE power budget of 60W, supporting devices such as IP phones, cameras and wireless access points.
What uplink options are available on the WS-C3560C-12PC-S?
The WS-C3560C-12PC-S offers two dual-uplink ports that can operate as 10/100/1000 RJ-45 or 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP fiber connections for flexible aggregation.
Which software feature set is included on the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S?
This model ships with Cisco IOS IP Base, enabling advanced Layer 3 routing features, static routing, RIP, enhanced security and basic QoS functions.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S support?
It delivers 12 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 8.9 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for Fast Ethernet access deployments.
What management interfaces are supported by the Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S?
Management options include Cisco IOS CLI, web-based GUI (Cisco Network Assistant), SNMP v2/v3, RMON, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure compatibility.
Can the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S be wall-mounted?
Yes. The WS-C3560C-12PC-S includes brackets and screws for secure wall-mount installation, ideal for retail, branch or small-office environments.
Does the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S support PoE+ (802.3at)?
No. It supports standard IEEE 802.3af PoE (15.4W per port) but does not provide IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port) functionality.
What VLAN and security features does the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S offer?
Features include up to 256 VLANs, Private VLAN edge, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, port security and 802.1X network admission control.
Does the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S support QoS?
Yes. It offers 8 hardware queues per port, classification by ACL or DSCP, priority queuing, traffic policing/shaping and Weighted Round Robin scheduling.
What is the typical power consumption of the WS-C3560C-12PC-S?
Typical system power consumption is around 25W (excluding PoE load); maximum power draw with full PoE load is approximately 85W.
What warranty and support options are available for the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional SMARTnet service for 24x7 technical support, software upgrades and advance hardware replacement.
What are common use cases for the Cisco Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S?
Ideal for retail outlets, branch offices and small networks requiring compact PoE access, secure Layer 3 routing and flexible uplink connectivity.
How do I perform an initial configuration on the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S?
Connect via console port, use Cisco IOS Setup dialog or CLI to assign an IP address, configure VLANs, PoE settings and uplink interfaces per deployment needs.
How can I monitor PoE usage on the WS-C3560C-12PC-S?
Use CLI commands (show power inline), SNMP MIBs (CISCO-POWER-ETHERNET-MIB) or Cisco Network Assistant to view real-time port power consumption and budget.
Is the Catalyst 3560C-12PC-S still in production?
This model has reached Cisco’s end-of-sale date. Replacement options include the Catalyst 9200C series, offering enhanced performance and PoE+ support.