Cisco WS-C3560X-48PF-S 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560X-48PF-S is a 48-port full Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch from the Catalyst 3560-X series, operating with the IP Base software feature set. It is designed for enterprise LAN access layer deployments, supporting high-density PoE connectivity for endpoints such as IP phones and wireless access points.

Technical Details

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with full PoE support
• Power over Ethernet: Full PoE capability (IEEE 802.3af/at) across all ports
• Software Feature Set: IP Base (LAN Base to IP Services upgrade available)
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3560-X
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable enterprise access switch
• MPN: WS-C3560X-48PF-S
• Brand: Cisco

Configuration & Options

• Factory IOS upgrade to IP Services feature set available (refer to C3560X-24-IOS-S-E for analogous upgrade path)
• Paper license upgrade from LAN Base to IP Services supported for related models
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 3560-X accessory line (power supplies, stacking modules, transceivers)
• Additional licensing options for Layer 3 functionality on comparable 3560-X models

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for enterprise local area network environments, typically deployed at the access layer in wiring closets or server rooms. It supports full PoE load across all 48 ports, making it suitable for installations with high-density powered devices. The IP Base feature set provides essential Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 routing for campus networks.