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WS-C3560X-48P-S Overview
WS-C3560X-48P-S is a high-performance, scalable switch built on Cisco’s advanced Catalyst architecture. It offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability and two fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, which deliver robust connectivity essential for modern enterprise and campus networks. Designed with integrated stacking (using FlexStack-Plus) and multi-layer switching, it ensures enhanced performance, flexibility, and simplified management in both small- and large-scale deployments.
WS-C3560X-48P-S supports seamless scalability and optimal power distribution through its dedicated AC power supply, making it ideal for high-density environments like branch offices, wireless controller networks, and digital signage systems. With advanced Layer 2 and limited Layer 3 capabilities, this switch is engineered to meet demanding network performance requirements while ensuring reliable connectivity and future-ready expansion.
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WS-C3560X-48P-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3560X-48P-S
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports; 2 fixed 10-Gbps SFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 80 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48 Port PoE Switch - LAN Base
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 17.5 inches
- Weight
- 23 lbs
WS-C3560X-48P-S Use Case
Enterprise VoIP Rollout with WS-C3560X-48P-S-Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base
In a multinational headquarters, IT teams deploy the WS-C3560X-48P-S-Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base to power 48 Cisco IP phones over a single cabling infrastructure. With built-in Cisco IP Base features—Auto Voice VLAN, advanced QoS and 802.1X authentication—the switch delivers crystal-clear voice quality, simplifies moves/adds/changes and reduces cabling costs by up to 30%. The result is a secure, high-availability VoIP network that meets enterprise SLAs and supports rapid growth.
High-Density Wireless AP Aggregation for Campus Networks
A large university campus leverages the WS-C3560X-48P-S to centralize power and data for up to 48 802.11ac access points. The switch’s PoE+ provisioning, 10GbE uplinks and Cisco StackWise™ technology ensure low-latency connectivity and seamless roaming across lecture halls and dormitories. By optimizing QoS policies and enabling redundant power supplies, the deployment achieves 99.99% uptime, scales to meet peak student demand and lowers operational overhead.
Secure IP Surveillance Backbone in Retail Environments
A regional retail chain standardizes store network infrastructure on the WS-C3560X-48P-S-Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base to power HD IP cameras and POS terminals. Role-based ACLs and Private VLAN Edge isolate video traffic, while PoE scheduling conserves energy after hours. This turnkey solution delivers encrypted, real-time video feeds to the central monitoring center, simplifies troubleshooting and cuts installation complexity by 40%, ensuring loss-proof surveillance and regulatory compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3560X-48P-S |  WS-C3560X-48P-E |  WS-C3560X-48T-L |  WS-C3560X-24T-E |  WS-C3560X-48PF-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 17.5 inches | 18.1 inches | 12 inches | 12.28 inches | 10.55 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3560X-48P-S | WS-C3560X-48P-E | WS-C3560X-48T-L | WS-C3560X-24T-E | WS-C3560X-48PF-E |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | N/A | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports; 2 fixed 10-Gbps SFP+ uplink ports | N/A | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 fixed 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 535 W | 72 W | 110W | 415 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48 Port PoE Switch - LAN Base | Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48 Port PoE+ Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3560X-48T-L | Cisco Catalyst 3560X-24T-E | Cisco Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E |
| 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 80 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 23 lbs | 22 lbs | 22 lbs | 16.5 lbs | 23.7 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.06 inches | 17.32 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Scott Newman
5
IP Base licensing met our access layer requirements.
J
Jason Coleman
4
Very stable switch even under continuous load.
P
Philip Turner
4
Cisco switch delivered reliable uptime.
A
Adam Fitzgerald
5
Good choice for PoE heavy office networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the total PoE power budget of the Cisco Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base?
The Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base delivers a total PoE power budget of 740W, supporting high-power devices such as IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.
How many PoE+ ports does the WS-C3560X-48P-S support?
The WS-C3560X-48P-S supports 48 PoE+ (802.3at) ports, each capable of delivering up to 30W per port for bandwidth-intensive endpoints.
Does the Catalyst 3560X support switch stacking, and what is the maximum stack size?
Yes, the Catalyst 3560X supports Cisco StackWise Plus technology, allowing up to nine switches to operate as a single logical unit for simplified management and higher resilience.
What uplink options are available on the Catalyst 3560X 48-port switch?
The switch includes four fixed SFP uplink slots supporting 1G or dual-rate 100/1000M for fiber connectivity, plus two optional 10G SFP+ uplink module slots.
Which features are included in the IP Base license for the Catalyst 3560X?
The IP Base license provides fundamental Layer 3 routing, static routes, RIP, DHCP snooping, multicast, QoS, and advanced security features for enterprise edge deployments.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the WS-C3560X-48P-S?
The switch offers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 104 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for all 48 ports.
How do I configure PoE settings on the Cisco Catalyst 3560X?
Use the CLI commands ‘interface range GigabitEthernet 1/0/x’ and ‘power inline {auto | never | static}’ to enable, disable, or set allocation priority for PoE on selected ports.
What redundancy and high-availability features does the Catalyst 3560X offer?
The Catalyst 3560X provides hot-swappable power supplies and fans, StackWise Plus stacking, and nonstop forwarding (NSF) for seamless failover and minimal downtime.
What are the power consumption specifications of the Catalyst 3560X 48 Port PoE IP Base?
With full PoE load, the unit consumes approximately 1100W AC, and idle power consumption is around 75W without PoE, optimizing energy efficiency.
What warranty and support options are available for the WS-C3560X-48P-S?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement, plus optional SMARTnet service for 24×7 technical support and software updates.
Which Cisco IOS software version runs on the Catalyst 3560X IP Base platform?
The Catalyst 3560X IP Base ships with Cisco IOS 15.0(2)SE or later, providing a stable code train with enterprise routing, security, and management features.
What management interfaces are supported on the Catalyst 3560X?
Management options include CLI via console/SSH, web-based Device Manager, SNMP v2/v3, RMON, and optional Cisco Prime Infrastructure integration for centralized control.
How do I upgrade the firmware on my Catalyst 3560X 48-port switch?
Download the desired Cisco IOS image, copy it to flash via TFTP/USB, then set the boot variable and reload with the commands ‘copy tftp flash’ and ‘boot system flash <filename>’.
What security features are included in the Catalyst 3560X 48-port switch?
The switch offers 802.1X port-based access control, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, dynamic ARP inspection, and ACLs to safeguard network resources.
What are the environmental operating conditions for the WS-C3560X-48P-S?
Rated for 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) operating temperature and 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity, suitable for standard server-room deployments.
Is the Catalyst 3560X compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure for network management?
Yes, the Catalyst 3560X is fully compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure, enabling automated provisioning, monitoring, and reporting in heterogeneous networks.