Specification Sheet

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Feature
Benefits
PoE pass-through
PoE pass-through gives the ability to power PoE end devices through drawing Cisco UPOE from the wiring closet. The
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CX-8PT-S has eight downlink ports with two Cisco UPOE input ports that allow it to be
powered by another switch. These switches do not need a power supply and receive power over the uplink from an
upstream PoE or Cisco UPOE device, providing deployment flexibility and availability. These switches are ideal for
wiring-constrained and space-constrained applications.
Management and Operations
Cisco Instant Access
Mode
Available on Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX switches with 10 G SFP+ uplinks, this optional mode enables a single point of
management and operation for campus networks. Multiple Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX compact switches with 10 G SFP+
uplinks can be connected to Cisco Catalyst 6500 or 6800 core switches, and the entire configuration can then work as a
single extended switch with a common management domain.
In this mode, compact switches inherit all the features of the Cisco Catalyst 6500 or 6800. Advanced Cisco Catalyst
6500 and 6800 features like MPLS and EVN can be extended to the access layer, so the Cisco Catalyst Instant Access
solution can be deployed on all or a subset of the campus network.
Cisco Network Plug ‘n
Play (PnP)
Network Plug-n-Play (PnP) is a secure, scalable solution that accelerates network device deployments by automating
the installation and configuration of Cisco IOS software. The Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX switches are
‘Network-PnP Ready’ and can be used as part of the APIC-EM solution for automated switch deployments. This feature
helps improve productivity, cut costs, reduce downtime, and enhance the user experience.
Cisco Catalyst Smart
Operations
This comprehensive set of Cisco Catalyst technologies and Cisco IOS Software features simplify LAN deployment,
configuration, and troubleshooting.
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Cisco Smart Install enables the configuration of the Cisco IOS Software image and switch without user
intervention.
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Cisco Auto Smartports provides automatic configuration as end devices connect to the switch port, allowing
autodetection and plug-and-play of the device onto the network. Interface templates containing configurations or
policies that can be applied to ports are also supported.
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Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of debug diagnostic commands and system health checks,
including Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) and Onboard Failure Logging (OBFL).
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Embedded Event Manager (EEM), supported on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX, provides real-time network event
detection and onboard automation. You can adapt the behavior of your network devices to align with business
needs.
Cloud and System
Management
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Cisco Prime
®
Infrastructure provides comprehensive network lifecycle management with an extensive library of
features that automate initial and day-to-day management. Cisco Prime integrates hardware and software platform
expertise and operational experience into a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring,
troubleshooting, reporting, and administrative tools.
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Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based, centralized network management and configuration application for small
and medium-sized business (SMB) with up to 250 users. An intuitive GUI lets you easily apply common services
across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
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Cisco Active Advisor is a cloud-based service that provides essential lifecycle information about your network
inventory. Available by itself or as a component of other Cisco network management applications, it helps you
reduce your network’s overall risk by keeping you up-to-date on the status of your products.
Operational Simplicity
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Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for creating Ethernet channeling with devices that conform to IEEE
802.3ad. Similar to Cisco EtherChannel technology and PAgP.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) autoconfiguration of multiple switches through a boot server.
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Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR) continuously sends multicast streams in a multicast VLAN. Isolates streams
from subscriber VLANs for bandwidth and security reasons.
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Voice VLAN keeps voice traffic on a separate VLAN for easier administration and troubleshooting.
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Cisco VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) supports dynamic VLANs and dynamic trunk configuration across all
switches.
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Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) allows administrators to remotely monitor ports in a Layer 2 switch
network from any other switch in the same network.
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For enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis, the Embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software
agent supports four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and events).
Security
Cisco TrustSec
®
A suite of components that secures networks, data, and resources with policy-based access control, identity, and
role-aware networking with the following elements:
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Cisco TrustSec SXP support to simplify security and policy enforcement throughout the network. For more
information about Cisco TrustSec security solutions, visit cisco.com/go/TrustSec.
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Hardware on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX for IEEE 802.1AE MACsec for Layer 2, line-rate Ethernet data
confidentiality and integrity on host-facing ports. Protects against man-in-the-middle attacks (snooping, tampering,
and replay).
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Flexible authentication that supports multiple authentication mechanisms including 802.1X, MAC Authentication
Bypass, and web authentication using a single, consistent configuration.
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Monitor mode that creates a user-friendly environment for 802.1X operations.
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RADIUS change of authorization and downloadable ACLs for comprehensive policy management.
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802.1X supplicant with Network Edge Access Transport (NEAT) for extended secure access; compact switches
in the conference rooms have the same level of security as switches inside a locked wiring closet.