Cisco Catalyst 3560CG-8TC-S - Managed Switch, White

The Cisco Catalyst 3560CG-8TC-S is a compact, Layer 2 managed switch for secure wired connections at the network edge. This non-PoE model features eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports for local endpoints. It provides a 16 Gbit/s switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 14.9 Mpps. Two additional combo SFP ports offer physical interface flexibility for fiber uplinks.

The 1.35 kg unit is 1U rack-mountable. It supports up to 1,005 active VLANs for traffic segmentation. Security features include Access Control Lists (ACLs), ARP inspection, and MAC address filtering to prevent unauthorized access. The device is configured locally via an RS-232 console port or remotely through a web interface. With a maximum power consumption of 20 W, the switch provides enterprise-grade control with predictable energy usage.

• Jumbo frame support: Handles packets up to 9,018 bytes for efficient large-payload transmission.
• Integrated DHCP server: Automatically manages IP addresses for connected clients.
• Spanning Tree Protocol with BPDU protection: Prevents broadcast storms and switching loops.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritises critical traffic during high bandwidth demand.
• Hardware reliability: MTBF rating of 488,549 hours.