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WS-C3560X-48PF-E Overview
WS-C3560X-48PF-E is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch engineered with a resilient, scalable architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. Designed for enterprise environments demanding reliable connectivity, this switch features advanced stacking technology for simplified network expansion, versatile power options via an efficient AC power supply, and a comprehensive array of 48 PoE+ Ethernet ports complemented by 4 1G SFP uplinks.
Overview of WS-C3560X-48PF-E: Delivering impressive switching capacity and robust performance, it is ideally suited for high-density applications ranging from voice and video to data convergence. Its optimized design and efficient power management enable seamless scalability and secure deployments in modern network infrastructures.
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WS-C3560X-48PF-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 415 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3560X-48PF-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- 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 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 160 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 160 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.32 inches
- Depth
- 10.55 inches
- Weight
- 23.7 lbs
WS-C3560X-48PF-E Use Case
Optimizing High-Density WLAN Deployments with WS-C3560X-48PF-E Catalyst 3560X
In a five-building corporate campus supporting 300+ concurrent wireless users, the WS-C3560X-48PF-E Catalyst 3560X 48 Port Full PoE IP Services switch delivers up to 740 W of PoE+ power across 48 ports, eliminating the need for external injectors. Leveraging Cisco IOS IP Services, dynamic VLAN assignment and advanced QoS ensure prioritized voice/video traffic and seamless roaming. Benefit/Outcome: Achieves 99.99% wireless uptime, reduces cabling and power-infrastructure costs by 25%, and centralizes network management for rapid troubleshooting.
Streamlining IP Telephony and Unified Communications in Branch Offices
A multi-branch financial services firm deploys 40+ IP phones and video-conferencing endpoints per office. The WS-C3560X-48PF-E powers all PoE devices directly, enforces sub-30 ms latency voice QoS with Cisco Easy QoS, and leverages StackWise® for resilient switch stacking. Benefit/Outcome: Delivers crystal-clear voice/video calls, accelerates branch rollout by 50%, ensures 99.95% uptime through redundant power support, and simplifies policy enforcement across 20 locations.
Scaling IP Surveillance and Access Control in Retail Environments
A national retail chain outfits 150 stores with HD IP cameras and PoE-powered door controllers. The Catalyst 3560X 48 Port Full PoE IP Services switch (WS-C3560X-48PF-E) offers consistent 30 W per port, RPS compatibility for power redundancy, and port-based Cisco TrustSec® security. Benefit/Outcome: Ensures 24×7 video surveillance reliability, cuts installation time by 40%, strengthens loss-prevention with integrated ACLs, and centralizes firmware updates across all sites.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3560X-48PF-E |  WS-C3560X-48T-E |  WS-C3560X-48T-S |  WS-C3560X-48U-E |  WS-C3560X-48P-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 10.55 inches | 12.5 inches | 17.2 inches | 12.75 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3560X-48PF-E | WS-C3560X-48T-E | WS-C3560X-48T-S | WS-C3560X-48U-E | WS-C3560X-48P-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | N/A | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP uplink interfaces | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 fixed SFP uplink ports | 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports; 2 fixed 10-Gbps SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 415 W | 255 W | N/A | 370 W | 370 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E | Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switch with LAN Base | Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48-Port Switch, IP Services | Cisco Catalyst 3560X-48U-E | Cisco Catalyst 3560-X 48 Port PoE Switch - LAN Base |
| 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 | 160 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 160 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 23.7 lbs | 30 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 39 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Width | 17.32 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Scott Newman
5
Supported heavy endpoint density without issues.
J
Jason Coleman
4
Stable performance and advanced routing features.
P
Philip Turner
5
Cisco switch delivered enterprise grade reliability.
A
Adam Fitzgerald
5
Excellent for large PoE intensive networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco WS-C3560X-48PF-E Catalyst 3560X 48 Port Full PoE IP Services switch?
The WS-C3560X-48PF-E is a fixed, managed Layer 3 switch that delivers 48 full PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports, advanced IP Services features, and 740 W of PoE power for enterprise access deployments.
How much PoE power budget does the Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E provide?
The switch includes a built-in 740 W PoE power budget, supporting up to 30 W per port for IP phones, wireless access points, and network cameras.
How many PoE+ ports and what PoE standard are supported?
It supports 48 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports, delivering up to 30 W per port and backward compatibility with 802.3af devices.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the 3560X-48PF-E?
The switch offers a non-blocking switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a Layer 2/3 forwarding rate of up to 41.7 million packets per second (Mpps).
Can I stack multiple Catalyst 3560X switches? If so, how many?
Yes. Using Cisco StackWise 160 technology, you can stack up to nine 3560X switches into a single logical unit for unified management and 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth.
What Layer 3 features are included with the IP Services license?
The IP Services license provides full IPv4/IPv6 routing, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF Lite, multicast (PIM‐SM, IGMP), and advanced policy-based routing.
Does the Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E support IPv6 routing?
Yes. It offers comprehensive IPv6 support with static routing, OSPFv3, EIGRP for IPv6, BGP4+, and IPv6 multicast features.
What security features does the 3560X-48PF-E provide?
Security includes 802.1X port-based access control, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, port security, MAC ACLs, and Control Plane Policing (CoPP).
How can I manage the WS-C3560X-48PF-E switch?
Management options include Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, and an intuitive web-based GUI for topology and performance monitoring.
What uplink port options are available on the Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E?
It features four dual-purpose Gigabit SFP uplink slots, allowing either 1000BASE-T copper or 1000BASE-SX/LX fiber SFP modules for flexible uplink connectivity.
Does the switch support redundancy and high availability?
Yes. It offers redundant, field-replaceable power supplies and fans, Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), Stateful Switchover (SSO) and StackWise resiliency for high availability.
What are the physical dimensions and rack-mount options?
The 1RU switch measures 44.5 cm (W) x 27.9 cm (D) x 4.45 cm (H) and includes an industry-standard rack-mount kit for 19-inch cabinets.
Which transceiver modules are compatible with the 3560X-48PF-E?
It supports Cisco GLC and SFP-H Series modules, including 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, and 1000BASE-T for fiber or copper uplinks.
What energy-saving features are included?
The switch leverages Cisco EnergyWise, 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, fan speed control, and idle-port shutdown to reduce power consumption.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90 days of software updates, and optional SMARTnet® support for 24×7 access to Cisco TAC and advance replacement.
What are the best use cases for the Catalyst 3560X-48PF-E?
Ideal for enterprise wiring closets, campus edge, PoE-powered IP telephony, wireless access aggregation, security cameras, and small data center top-of-rack deployments.