Extend Borderless Network Access

3560-C and 2960-C Compact Switches Video Data Sheet

Video Data Sheet

Learn more about secure, simplified LAN access, far from the wiring closet. (4:30 min)

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Meet evolving business needs and extend Borderless Network access services outside the wiring closet with Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 3560-C Series Compact Switches.

With the primary features of the Catalyst 3560 Series in a compact form, the new Catalyst 3560-C Series Compact Switches facilitate simple, highly secure, and reliable application deployments.

Simplified Infrastructure and Device Placement

• Dramatically reduce cabling costs by eliminating up to eleven 100-meter cables
• Sleek and quiet fanless design allows the switch to be colocated with end-users

Comprehensive Network Security

• IEEE MAC Security standard (MACsec) for hop-by-hop Layer 2 hardware-based encryption for higher data integrity
• Policy-based access control, identity and role-aware network, data integrity and confidentiality with Cisco TrustSec
• Superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities with integrated security features
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance to help meet regulatory mandates
• Physical security with cable guard and lock

Ease of Deployment

• Cisco Smart Operations for "zero touch" deployment and ease of troubleshooting
• Cisco Auto SmartPorts for automatic configuring of the switch based on the type of device connected to the port
• Cisco AutoQoS for state-of-the-art QoS implementation for IP telephony and video

Reduce Energy Costs

• Support Cisco EnergyWise to monitor, manage and reduce energy consumption of the devices connected to the switch

Connectivity

• 8-12 Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) up to 30W per port
• Two 1-Gb Ethernet uplinks

Software Versions

• LAN Base: Enterprise access Layer 2 switching
• IP Base: Enterprise-access Layer 3 switching, including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for routed access