ws-c3560g-48ts-s

Key Features of the Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S:

1. 48 Gigabit Ethernet Ports:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S is equipped with 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing high-speed, reliable network connectivity for a wide range of devices such as computers, servers, printers, and IP phones.
   • The Gigabit Ethernet ports enable high-bandwidth and fast data transfer, suitable for medium-to-large enterprise networks.

2. Layer 3 Routing Capabilities:

   • As a Layer 3 switch, the WS-C3560G-48TS-S can perform routing between different VLANs (Virtual LANs) and supports routing protocols like RIP (Routing Information Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), and static routing.
   • It allows for efficient inter-VLAN routing, ensuring that devices in different VLANs can communicate with each other.

3. Advanced Security Features:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S offers a variety of security features to protect the network from unauthorized access and attacks:
     • 802.1X Port-Based Authentication: Ensures that only authenticated devices can access the network.
     • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Provides granular control over traffic filtering, allowing you to define which traffic is allowed or denied on the network.
     • Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): Helps prevent ARP spoofing attacks by ensuring the integrity of ARP packets in the network.
     • DHCP Snooping: Prevents rogue DHCP servers from assigning IP addresses by inspecting DHCP messages.
     • Private VLANs: Offers additional segmentation and isolation of devices within the same VLAN.

4. Quality of Service (QoS):

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S comes with QoS features that help prioritize traffic, ensuring that high-priority applications like VoIP, video conferencing, and streaming media receive the bandwidth and low latency they require.
   • The switch supports advanced traffic management features like traffic shaping, queuing, and congestion management to ensure smooth network performance even under heavy traffic conditions.

5. Stackable for Scalability:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S supports Cisco StackWise technology, which allows multiple switches to be stacked together and managed as a single unit. This makes the network scalable and easy to manage.
   • The StackWise technology offers high bandwidth (up to 32 Gbps) for communication between stacked switches, ensuring that performance is not compromised as the network expands.

6. Cisco IOS Software:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S runs Cisco IOS Software, which is the operating system for Cisco switches and routers. It provides a wide array of networking features for configuration, monitoring, and management.
   • With the IP Base feature set, the switch offers advanced Layer 3 features such as multicast routing, static routing, and security functions.
   • For more advanced features, you can upgrade to the IP Services image, which includes additional capabilities like BGP, OSPF, and more.

7. High Availability:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S supports redundant power supplies (RPS), ensuring continuous operation even if the primary power supply fails. This is critical in environments where network uptime is a priority.
   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S also supports hot-swappable fan modules to enhance the reliability and maintainability of the device.

8. Energy-Efficient Design:

   • The switch is designed to be energy-efficient, which helps lower the overall power consumption of your network infrastructure.
   • Cisco’s Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature adjusts the power consumption of the ports based on traffic levels, saving energy during periods of low usage.

Hardware Specifications of Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S:

• Ports:

  • 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
  • 4 x Gigabit SFP ports for fiber-optic uplinks

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (full-duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 95.23 million packets per second (mpps)

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mounted

• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 12.0 inches (44 x 445 x 305 mm)

• Weight: 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs)

Use Cases for Cisco WS-C3560G-48TS-S:

1. Enterprise Networks:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S is ideal for large enterprise networks that require high-speed, reliable connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities.
   • It provides 24/7 uptime and can efficiently handle high-volume data traffic in business-critical environments.

2. Campus Networks:

   • In campus network environments, the WS-C3560G-48TS-S can be deployed in the core or distribution layer, where it can manage the traffic between different network segments and provide inter-VLAN routing.

3. Branch Offices:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S is also suitable for use in branch offices, providing reliable network connectivity and routing services for remote offices that need to connect to the central office or data center.

4. Data Centers:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S can be used in data centers to provide high-speed connectivity for servers and storage systems while ensuring reliable routing between different subnets and VLANs.
   • With its high port density, it can also be used as an aggregation switch in large data center networks.

5. IP Telephony and Wireless Networks:

   • The WS-C3560G-48TS-S is a strong choice for environments that require IP telephony and wireless networks.
   • It can power IP phones and wireless access points over Ethernet (though it does not offer PoE by default), providing quality-of-service (QoS) for voice and video traffic to ensure the best performance for real-time applications.