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WS-C3560CX-12PD-S
Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12 Port PoE, 10G Uplinks IP Base
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WS-C3560CX-12PD-S Overview
WS-C3560CX-12PD-S is a compact, high-performance switch engineered with a robust architecture that delivers reliable Layer 2 switching alongside essential Layer 3 routing features. Designed with flexibility in mind, it integrates advanced power options including PoE+ support to reliably power devices such as IP phones and wireless access points via its 12 Ethernet ports.
This switch also provides scalability through built-in stacking capabilities that simplify network expansion and management. Its performance-focused design, versatile port configurations including dedicated SFP uplinks, and efficient power management make the WS-C3560CX-12PD-S a strong candidate for branch offices, small to medium business environments, and enterprise edge deployments.
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WS-C3560CX-12PD-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Desktop / Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 125W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 12 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3560CX-12PD-S
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 12 PoE+ 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 128 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12-port PoE+ Switch
- Height
- 1.7 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 6.6 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
 WS-C3560CX-12PD-S |  WS-C3560CX-12TC-S |  WS-C3560CX-8PT-S |  WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S |  WS-C3560CX-8PC-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 12.8 inches | 11.9 inches | 11.5 inches | 15.3 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 128 MB | 32 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Rack-mount | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Height | 1.7 inches | 1.67 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3560CX-12PD-S | WS-C3560CX-12TC-S | WS-C3560CX-8PT-S | WS-C3560CX-8XPD-S | WS-C3560CX-8PC-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 12 Ports | 12 Ports | 8 Ports | 8 Ports | 4 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | Under 12 Ports | Under 12 Ports | 8 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 12 PoE+ 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports | 12 fixed 10/100 ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 8 PoE 10/100 ports, 2 combo 10/100/1000 uplink ports | 8x10/100/1000 PoE ports and 2 SFP combo uplink ports | 8 fixed 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 4 combo SFP ports |
| Power Consumption | 125W | 33 W | 33W | 110 W | 27.3 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12-port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-12TC-S | Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-8PT-S | Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-8XPD-S | Cisco Catalyst 3560CX-8PC-S |
| 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 | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | Combo | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 128 Gbps | N/A | 80 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs | 7.3 lbs | 8.6 lbs | 9.7 lbs | 11 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Thomas Avery
5
Strong performance with reliable power delivery.
E
Eric Hammond
5
Cisco CX switch delivered predictable results.
S
Scott Jennings
4
Ideal for high bandwidth access deployments.
M
Mark Ellison
5
Compact yet powerful access layer switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S switch?
The Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S is a compact, fanless 12-port PoE+ Ethernet switch with two 10G SFP+ uplinks running the IP Base feature set.
How many PoE ports does the WS-C3560CX-12PD-S provide?
It provides 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full 802.3at PoE+ support for powering devices like IP phones and wireless access points.
What is the total PoE power budget of the Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S?
The switch offers a total PoE budget of up to 95 watts to reliably power connected PoE devices.
Which uplink ports are available on the 3560-CX 12PD-S?
It includes two 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation or server connectivity.
Which software license is included with the WS-C3560CX-12PD-S?
The switch ships with the IP Base license, enabling advanced Layer 2 features and limited Layer 3 routing such as static and RIP routes.
What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features does the 3560-CX 12PD-S support?
It supports VLAN, Spanning Tree, multicast, QoS, ACLs, static routing, and RIP routing for flexible network segmentation.
Is the Cisco 3560-CX 12PD-S switch fanless?
Yes. Its fanless design ensures silent, maintenance-free operation in noise-sensitive environments.
What mounting options are available for the 3560-CX 12PD-S?
You can deploy it on a desktop, mount it on a wall, or install it in a 19-inch rack using optional mounting brackets.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the 3560-CX 12PD-S?
It delivers 88 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 65.4 Mpps forwarding rate for high-performance traffic handling.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S?
The unit measures 257 × 841 × 44 mm (H×W×D) and weighs approximately 3.7 kg for flexible deployment.
What operating temperature range does the 3560-CX 12PD-S support?
It operates reliably between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) for standard indoor environments.
Can I stack multiple WS-C3560CX-12PD-S switches?
No. The Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S does not support switch stacking; each unit functions independently.
What security features are built into the Cisco 3560-CX 12PD-S?
It includes 802.1X port-based authentication, Cisco TrustSec role-based access control, and ACLs for granular traffic filtering.
Does the 3560-CX 12PD-S support VLANs and Quality of Service (QoS)?
Yes. It supports up to 1,024 VLANs and advanced QoS with eight priority queues per port for traffic prioritization.
What warranty coverage is provided with the Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement for rapid issue resolution.
What are typical use cases for the Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12PD-S?
It’s ideal for branch offices, retail outlets, conference rooms, and any deployment requiring compact, PoE-enabled access switching.