Cisco WS-C2360-48TD-S

Key Features of Cisco WS-C2360-48TD-S:

1. 48 Ports of Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000):

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S provides 48 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, enabling fast data transfer speeds of up to 1 Gbps per port. This is ideal for enterprise environments that require high-speed access for devices like computers, printers, and IP phones.
   • The switch supports auto-negotiation of port speeds, allowing for seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.

2. 10G SFP+ Uplinks:

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S comes with 4 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, providing high-bandwidth uplink connections to core switches, routers, or data center infrastructure. This allows for scalable network performance and is perfect for environments where high-speed connections to other network layers or aggregation points are required.

3. Stackable Design:

   • The Catalyst 2360 Series supports stacking, allowing for up to 8 units to be stacked together to operate as a single logical switch. This offers greater flexibility and scalability, simplifying network management as the network grows.
   • StackPower technology enables you to pool the power resources of multiple switches, ensuring high availability and reducing the need for separate power supplies.

4. Layer 2 Switching:

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S operates primarily as a Layer 2 switch, providing basic switching functions such as VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and MAC address learning. This ensures efficient handling of data traffic within a local network.
   • The switch also supports Link Aggregation (LACP), allowing for the grouping of multiple physical links to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.

5. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS):

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S offers advanced QoS capabilities to prioritize traffic types, such as voice and video data. This ensures that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth to perform well, even when network traffic increases.
   • Features like Traffic Policing, Traffic Shaping, and Queuing allow administrators to manage bandwidth effectively.

6. Power over Ethernet (PoE):

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) support on certain ports. This enables the switch to provide power to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points (WAPs), and surveillance cameras directly over the Ethernet cable, simplifying deployments and reducing the need for additional power supplies.
   • The switch supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standards, providing up to 15.4W per port (PoE) or 30W per port (PoE+), depending on the device connected.

7. Security Features:

   • The switch is equipped with several security features to protect against unauthorized access and attacks. This includes 802.1X authentication, which allows devices to authenticate with a central server before gaining network access.
   • The Access Control Lists (ACLs) can be configured to control traffic and restrict access based on IP address, MAC address, or other criteria.
   • Port security helps prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the network by restricting access based on the MAC address.

8. Energy-Efficient Design:

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S is designed with energy efficiency in mind. Cisco’s Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology reduces power consumption by adjusting the power usage based on the link’s activity, providing energy savings without sacrificing performance.

9. Cisco StackWise Technology:

   • The switch supports Cisco StackWise technology, which allows multiple switches to be stacked and managed as a single unit. StackWise also provides high redundancy and performance by distributing traffic across the stack.

10. Advanced Management and Monitoring:

    • The WS-C2360-48TD-S supports several management and monitoring tools, including:
      • Cisco IOS Software for comprehensive configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
      • Cisco Prime Infrastructure for centralized management of Cisco devices, including monitoring performance and managing configurations.
      • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for easy integration with third-party network management systems.

Specifications:

• Ports:
  • 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) ports.
  • 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports.
• Power over Ethernet:
  • PoE+ support on certain ports, delivering up to 30W per port.
• Stacking:
  • Supports stacking of up to 8 units.
  • StackPower support for shared power resources across stacked switches.
• Switching Capacity:
  • High forwarding rate for large amounts of network traffic.
• Management and Security:
  • Supports Cisco IOS Software, SNMP, CLI, and Web-based GUI for configuration and management.
  • 802.1X authentication, ACLs, port security for secure network access.
• Energy Efficiency:
  • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
• Redundancy and Availability:
  • Dual power supplies for redundancy, ensuring high availability.

Use Cases:

1. Enterprise Networks:

   • The WS-C2360-48TD-S is well-suited for medium to large enterprise networks, providing a high-density, reliable solution for network access in offices, meeting rooms, and small server rooms.
   • It can be used as a core or distribution switch in a small network or as an access switch connecting end devices.

2. IP Telephony and VoIP Deployments:

   • With PoE+ support, the WS-C2360-48TD-S is perfect for IP telephony environments, as it can deliver both power and data over the same Ethernet cable to IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras.

3. High-Performance Networks:

   • The 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports make the WS-C2360-48TD-S a good option for environments requiring high-speed connections to core switches or servers. This makes it ideal for high-performance computing or media production networks.

4. Small Data Centers or Server Farms:

   • It can serve as a top-of-rack switch in small data centers or server farms, providing high-speed connectivity and redundancy for servers and other data center equipment.

5. Campus Networks:

   • The switch can also be used in campus network deployments, providing access and aggregation layers in enterprise campus networks.