Cisco® introduces the new Cisco Catalyst® 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Compact Switches. The Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Compact Switches enable advanced security services to the network edge and deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for deployments outside the wiring closet. These compact switches have a small form factor with a durable metal shell, no fan for silent operation, easy wall or under-the-desk mounting, a security lock to prevent theft, and an available cable guard to secure the Ethernet cables and switch. Now enterprise and commercial customers can deliver the intelligent services of the Cisco Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Series for office workspaces, small branch offices, classrooms, cruise ships, and other wiring-constrained environments.
Key Features and Benefits
The new Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Compact Switches offer the following benefits:
• Advanced network security using various authentication methods and Network Admission Control (NAC) for the enterprise network edge
• Small-density PoE with up to 15.4 watts (W) of PoE on all eight ports
• Small-density Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for higher performance
• Compact size with no fan and magnet; cable guard and rack-mount options
• Dual-purpose 10/100/1000 and Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplink for deployment flexibility and investment protection
• Easy network configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting using the embedded Catalyst Device Manager and the PC-based Cisco Network Assistant
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Ordering Information
Table 1 provides ordering information for the new Cisco Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960
Compact Switches.
7 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports and 1 dual-purpose 10/100/1000 or SFP uplink
All three compact switches have a small form factor with no fan, include a magnet for flexible mounting, and have a dual-purpose 10/100/1000 or SFP uplink. A cable guard for securing the Ethernet cables and a 19 inch rack mount can be ordered separately. Table 2 lists the ordering information for the cable guards and rack mount for the compact switches.
Table 2. Accessories
Part Number
Description
CBLGRD-C3560-8PC=
Cable guard for the Catalyst 3560-8PC Compact Switch
CBLGRD-C2960-8TC=
Cable guard for the Catalyst 2960-8TC Compact Switch
CBLGRD-C2960G-8TC=
Cable guard for the Catalyst 2960G-8TC Compact Switch
RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=
Rack mount for the Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Compact Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 3560-8PC Compact Switch delivers up to 15.4W on all eight Fast Ethernet ports. It comes with the Catalyst 3560 IP Base Image, which supports advanced quality of service (QoS), rate-limiting, access control lists (ACLs), Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping, and NAC. The Catalyst 3560-8PC is upgradeable to the IP Services or Advanced IP Services Images.
The Cisco Catalyst 2960-8TC and Catalyst 2960G-8TC Compact Switches deliver Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. These switches come with the Catalyst 2960 LAN Base Image, which supports intelligent services for entry-level enterprise customers.
Availability
The new compact Cisco Catalyst 3560 and Catalyst 2960 Series Switches will be available and orderable in January 2007.
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