Cisco Catalyst 3560 PoE Switch | 48-Port Enterprise Network Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS is a managed Layer 3 PoE switch designed for enterprise networks, campus deployments, and environments where voice, data, and IP surveillance convergence on a single switching platform is an operational requirement. Commonly deployed as an access or distribution layer switch in medium to large networks, it delivers stable Gigabit connectivity to up to 48 devices simultaneously — including IP phones, IP cameras, and wireless access points powered over PoE.

The platform provides 48 x 10/100/1000T PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink slots for fiber or Gigabit connectivity to upstream network tiers. Integrated Layer 3 capabilities support inter-VLAN routing, advanced traffic segmentation, and QoS policy enforcement for prioritizing business-critical applications — voice, video, or data workloads. PoE eliminates the need for local power sources at connected devices, reducing infrastructure costs and cabling complexity across the deployment.

The switch integrates natively into existing Cisco architectures and supports standard management protocols including SNMP, SSH, and IOS CLI. SFP uplinks enable fiber connectivity over extended distances with strong electromagnetic interference resistance — relevant for large buildings and multi-floor campuses. Cisco StackWise compatibility and built-in redundancy features allow infrastructure scaling without replacing existing hardware.

Recommended for medium and large offices, university campuses, hospitality, and healthcare environments where a converged PoE network is essential, as well as enterprise infrastructures requiring managed Layer 3 switching with granular security and traffic control policies. Also suited as a distribution switch in hierarchical network designs where reliability and policy enforcement are priorities.