Data Sheet

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Compact

Switches
Cisco® Catalyst® compact switches (Figure 1) easily extend an intelligent, fully
managed Cisco Catalyst wired switching infrastructure, including end-to-end IP and
Borderless Network services, with a single Ethernet cable or fiber from the wiring
closet. These attractive, small form-factor Gigabit and Fast Ethernet switches are
ideal for connecting multiple devices on the retail sales floor; in classrooms, hotels,
and factories; and for extending wireless LAN networks: wherever space is at a
premium and multiple cable runs could be challenging.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Compact Switches highlights:

● Extend a highly secure, intelligent, managed Cisco Catalyst infrastructure with a single Ethernet cable or
fiber from the wiring closet
● Support for advanced security and services, including voice, video, and Cisco Borderless Network services,
to remote endpoints
● Power over Ethernet (PoE) pass-through enables the compact switch to draw power from the wiring closet
and pass it to end devices (selected models)
● Attractive, small form factor and fanless operation fit in confined spaces where multiple cable runs could be
challenging
● Easy to deploy, manage and extend the network loop free
● Enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty

Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst Compact Switches

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 Switch Configurations
Table 1 compares switch models.

Table 1. Available Cisco Catalyst Compact Switch models

Model Ethernet Ports PoE Available Uplinks MACsec

Output Ports PoE Power

2960C-8TC-L 8 x 10/100 N/A 2 x 1G copper N/A

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP

2960C-8TC-S 8 x 10/100 N/A 2 x 1G copper N/A

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP

2960CPD-8TT-L 8 x 10/100 N/A 2 x 1G N/A

Fast Ethernet (PoE+ input)

2960C-8PC-L 8 x 10/100 8 PoE 124W 2 x 1G copper N/A

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP
1
2960CPD-8PT-L 8 x 10/100 8 PoE Up to 22.4W 2 x 1G N/A
Fast Ethernet (PoE+ input)

2960C-12PC-L 12 x 10/100 12 PoE 124W 2 x 1G copper N/A

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP

2960CG-8TC-L 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit N/A 2 x 1G copper N/A

Ethernet or 1G SFP

3560C-8PC-S 8 x 10/100 8 PoE+ 124W 2 x 1G copper Yes

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP

3560C-12PC-S 12 x 10/100 12 PoE+ 124W 2 x 1G copper Yes

Fast Ethernet or 1G SFP

3560CG-8TC-S 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit N/A 2 x 1G copper Yes

Ethernet or 1G SFP

3560CG-8PC-S 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit 8 PoE+ 124W 2 x 1G copper Yes

Ethernet or 1G SFP
2
3560CPD-8PT-S 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit 8 PoE Up to 15.4W 2 x 1G Yes
Ethernet (PoE+ input)

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Software

®
Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Series compact switches ship with the LAN Base version of Cisco IOS Software, as
available on other Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Switches. Similarly, Cisco Catalyst 3560-C compact switches ship
with the IP Base version of Cisco IOS Software, as with other 3560 Series switches. Neither series of compact
switches can be upgraded.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C switches deliver advanced Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2 through 4 services for
the network edge, such as voice, video, and wireless LAN services. The IP Base feature set on Cisco Catalyst
®
3560-C switches adds baseline enterprise services, including support for routed access, Cisco TrustSec , media
access control security (MACsec), and other Cisco Borderless Network services.

The LAN Base feature set offers enhanced intelligent services that include comprehensive Layer 2 features. The
IP Base feature set provides baseline enterprise services in addition to all LAN Base features. IP Base also
includes the support for routed access, MACsec, and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

1
Using both uplinks as PoE+
2
Using both uplinks as PoE+

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 Applications

Cisco Borderless Networks and Access Switching

Borderless Networks, a Cisco next-generation architecture, deliver the new workspace experience, connecting
anyone, anywhere, using any device, to any resource - securely, reliably, transparently. The Cisco Borderless
Networks architecture addresses primary IT and business challenges to help create a truly borderless experience
by bringing interactions closer to the employee and customer. Innovations in switching help organizations deliver
ease of operation, green efficiency, security, and performance to accelerate the way IT delivers and scales those
services on the network.

Cisco Compact Switches for Retail

Major retailers are increasingly moving customer-facing IP-based applications and services to the middle of the
sales floor. A typical transaction area on the floor will often include multiple point-of-sale terminals, card readers,
IP phones, and printers. Free-standing kiosks, which allow customers to access online catalogs with click-to-chat
capabilities and other applications, are being deployed. Cisco Catalyst compact switches extend fully managed IP
services, including end-to-end PCI-compliant solutions, to the floor with a single Ethernet cable or fiber. Because
of their quiet operation, attractive appearance, and flexible mounting options, they are ideally suited for mounting
in confined spaces on the floor.

Cisco Compact Switches for Education

Video and distance learning applications have become a common part of the curriculum for K-12 and higher
education. Support for IP phones and secure wired and wireless connectivity in the classroom are also common
requirements. Yet schools and universities must often work within limited budgets and aging facilities, making
wiring runs from a central point in the building to multiple devices in the classroom cost prohibitive. Cisco Catalyst
compact switches extend fully managed IP services to the classroom with a single Ethernet cable or fiber. Quiet
operation and flexible mounting options make them ideally suited for classrooms or confined areas nearby.

Cisco Compact Switches Extend Enterprise Networks

Enterprises often look to extend the reach of their networks - to bring wired connectivity to more employees and to
support new wireless deployments. Running additional Ethernet cables for individual devices might be impractical,
but the same security, services, and management must be supported. Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series
compact switches extend the wired Cisco access infrastructure, 8 or 12 ports at a time, with a single Ethernet
cable or fiber, all while delivering the same services as the Cisco Catalyst switches in the wiring closet. PoE, quiet
operation, and flexible mounting options allow placement in confined spaces.

Cisco Networked Sustainability: Good for Business, Better for Environment

● PoE pass-through gives the ability to power PoE end devices through drawing PoE(+) from the wiring
closet. The Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S and 2960CPD-8PT-L have eight downlink ports with two PoE+
input ports that allow it to be powered by another switch. These switches do not need a power supply and
receives power over the uplink from an upstream PoE device, providing deployment flexibility and
availability. It is ideal for wiring and space-constraint applications.

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 ● Cisco EnergyWise is an innovative architecture, added to the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series
compact switches, that enables the measurement of power consumption in the network infrastructure and
network-attached devices. EnergyWise encompasses a highly intelligent network-based approach to
communicate messages that measure and control energy between network devices and endpoints. The
network discovers Cisco EnergyWise-manageable devices, monitors their power consumption, and takes
action based on business rules to reduce power consumption.
● Efficient switch operation: Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches use hardware
components created by Cisco providing optimum power saving, low-power operations for industry best-in-
class power management, and power consumption capabilities. The Cisco Catalyst 3560-C ports are
capable of reduced power modes so that ports not in use can move into a lower power utilization state.
● IEEE 802.3at or PoE+: Available on the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C is the latest in PoE technology, allowing
capable devices to be powered with power output up to 30W per port. Table 2 outlines switch models and
power capacity for the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches.

Table 2. Switch PoE and PoE+ Power Capacity

Switch Model Powering Options Available PoE Power (W)

WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L 1 PoE Uplink 0W

2 PoE Uplinks 7W

1 PoE+ Uplinks 7W

1 PoE+ and 1 PoE Uplinks 15.4W

2 PoE+ Uplinks 22.4W

Auxiliary Input 22.4W

WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S 1 PoE+ 0W

2 PoE+ 15.4W

Auxiliary Input 15.4W

WS-C2960C-8PC-L Internal Power Supply 124W

WS-C2960C-12PC-L Internal Power Supply 124W

WS-C3560C-12PC-S Internal Power Supply 124W

WS-C3560C-8PC-S Internal Power Supply 124W

WS-C3560CG-8PC-S Internal Power Supply 124W

Cisco Operational Excellence: Reducing Operating Costs

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches make deployment easy: reduce switch installation,
configuration, troubleshooting time, and operational costs.

● Cisco Catalyst Smart Operations is a set of features to enhance operational excellence:

®
◦ Cisco Smart Install is a transparent plug-and-play technology to configure the Cisco IOS Software
image and switch configuration without user intervention. Smart Install utilizes dynamic IP address
allocation and the assistance of other switches to facilitate installation, providing transparent network
plug and play.
◦ Cisco Smart Configuration provides a single point of management for a group of switches and in
addition adds the ability to archive and back up configuration files to a file server or switch. A group of
switches can be upgraded or configured from a single point in the network.

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 ◦ Cisco Auto SmartPorts provides automatic configuration as devices connect to the switch port,
allowing autodetection and plug and play of the device onto the network. It configures the port with
predefined configurations encapsulating years of Cisco networking expertise, including security, IP
telephony, availability, QoS, and manageability features with minimal effort and expertise.
◦ USB file storage and console for file backup, distribution, and simplified operations allow the user to
back up and boot from a USB device and allow for Mini USB console access along with traditional
RS-232 console connectivity.
◦ Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of debug diagnostic commands and system health
checks within the switch, including Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD).
● Easy-to-Use Deployment and Control Features
◦ Automatic QoS (AutoQoS) simplifies QoS configuration in voice over IP (VoIP) networks by issuing
interface and global switch commands to detect Cisco IP phones, classify traffic, and help enable egress
queue configuration.
◦ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) autoconfiguration of multiple switches through a boot
server eases switch deployment.
◦ Auto-Negotiation on all ports automatically selects half- or full-duplex transmission mode to optimize
bandwidth.
◦ Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) facilitates dynamic trunk configuration across all switch ports.
◦ Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) automates the creation of Cisco Fast EtherChannel groups or
Gigabit EtherChannel groups to link to another switch, router, or server.
◦ Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the creation of Ethernet channeling with devices
that conform to IEEE 802.3ad. This feature is similar to Cisco EtherChannel technology and PAgP.
◦ Automatic Media-Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) automatically adjusts transmit and receive
pairs if an incorrect cable type (crossover or straight-through) is installed.
◦ Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol (UDLD) and Aggressive UDLD allow unidirectional links
caused by incorrect fiber-optic wiring or port faults to be detected and disabled on fiber-optic interfaces.
◦ Switching Database Manager (SDM) templates for access, routing, and VLAN deployment allow the
administrator to easily maximize memory allocation to the desired features based on deployment-
specific requirements.
◦ Local Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) works in conjunction with Private VLAN Edge to
minimize broadcasts and maximize available bandwidth.
◦ Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping for IPv4 and IPv6 MLD v1 and v2 Snooping
provide fast client joins and leaves of multicast streams and limit bandwidth-intensive video traffic to only
the requestors.
◦ Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR) continuously sends multicast streams in a multicast VLAN while
isolating the streams from subscriber VLANs for bandwidth and security reasons.
◦ Per-port Broadcast, Multicast, and Unicast Storm Control prevents faulty end stations from
degrading overall systems performance.
◦ Voice VLAN simplifies telephony installations by keeping voice traffic on a separate VLAN for easier
administration and troubleshooting.

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 ◦ Cisco VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) supports dynamic VLANs and dynamic trunk configuration
across all switches.
◦ Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) allows administrators to remotely monitor ports in a Layer 2
switch network from any other switch in the same network.
◦ For enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis, the Embedded Remote Monitoring
(RMON) software agent supports four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and events).
◦ Layer 2 Traceroute eases troubleshooting by identifying the physical path that a packet takes from
source to destination.
◦ Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of administering software upgrades by
downloading from a centralized location.
◦ Network Timing Protocol (NTP) provides an accurate and consistent timestamp to all intranet
switches.

Advanced, Intelligent Network Management Tools

The Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches offer both the traditional Cisco CLI for detailed
configuration and Cisco Network Assistant software, a PC-based tool for quick configuration based on preset
templates. In addition, CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) supports the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and
2960-C Series compact switches for networkwide management.

CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution

CiscoWorks LMS is a comprehensive network lifecycle management solution. It provides an extensive library of
easy-to-use features to automate the initial and day-to-day management of your Cisco network infrastructure.
CiscoWorks LMS uniquely uses Cisco hardware and software platform knowledge and operational experience into
a powerful set of workflow-driven configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting, and administrative tools.
Including:

● Support for new technologies and services from initial deployment to day-to-day administration and
management, such as EnergyWise, Identity, Cisco Auto Smartports, Cisco Smart Install, and much more
● Configuration management tools built from Cisco experience and Cisco Validated Design
recommendations
● Monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities that incorporate Cisco hardware best practices and diagnostics
features
● Automation in managing hardware inventories, security vulnerabilities (PSIRTS), and platform end-of-life
and support cycles
For detailed information about CiscoWorks LMS, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/lms.

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 Enhanced Work Space Experience for End Users

Borderless Security
The Cisco Catalyst compact switches provide superior Layer 2 threat defense capabilities for mitigating man-in-
the-middle attacks (such as MAC, IP, and ARP spoofing). TrustSec, a primary element of Borderless Security
Architecture, helps enterprise customers secure their networks, data and resources with policy-based access
control, identity and role-aware networking, pervasive integrity, and confidentiality.

The borderless security is enabled by the following feature sets in the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series
compact switches:

● Threat defense
● Cisco TrustSec
● Other advanced security features

Threat Defense
Cisco Integrated Security Features are an industry-leading solution available on Cisco Catalyst switches that
proactively protects your critical network infrastructure. Delivering powerful, easy-to-use tools to effectively prevent
the most common and potentially damaging Layer 2 security threats, Cisco Integrated Security Features provide
robust security throughout the network. Cisco Integrated Security Features include Port Security, DHCP Snooping,
Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source guard.

● Port Security secures the access to an access or trunk port based on MAC address. It limits the number of
learned MAC addresses to deny MAC address flooding.
● DHCP Snooping prevents malicious users from spoofing a DHCP server and sending out bogus
addresses. This feature is used by other primary security features to prevent a number of other attacks
such as ARP poisoning.
● Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) helps ensure user integrity by preventing malicious users from exploiting
the insecure nature of the ARP protocol.
● IP source guard prevents a malicious user from spoofing or taking over another user's IP address by
creating a binding table between the client's IP and MAC address, port, and VLAN.

Cisco TrustSec
TrustSec secures access to the network, enforces security policies, and delivers standard-based security solutions
such as 802.1X enabling secure collaboration and policy compliance. TrustSec capabilities reflect Cisco thought
leadership, innovations, and commitment to customer success. These new capabilities include:

● IEEE 802.1AE MACsec with prestandard 802.1X-REV Key management: industry's first fixed switches with
prestandard 802.1X-Rev key management. Available on Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Series Switches, MACsec
provides Layer 2, line rate Ethernet data confidentiality and integrity on host facing ports, protecting against
man-in-the-middle attacks (snooping, tampering, and replay).
● Flexible authentication that supports multiple authentication mechanisms including 802.1X, MAC
Authentication Bypass, and web authentication using a single, consistent configuration.
● Open mode that creates a user friendly environment for 802.1X operations.

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 ● Integration of device profiling technology and guest access handling with Cisco switching to
significantly improve security while reducing deployment and operational challenges.
● RADIUS Change of Authorization and Downloadable ACLs for comprehensive policy management
capabilities.
● 802.1X Supplicant with Network Edge Access Transport (NEAT) enables extended secure access
where compact switches in the conference rooms have the same level of security as switches inside the
locked wiring closet.

Other Advanced Security Features

Other Advanced Security features include but are not limited to:

● Private VLAN Edge provides security and isolation between switch ports, which helps ensure that users
cannot snoop on other users' traffic.
● Multidomain Authentication allows an IP phone and a PC to authenticate on the same switch port while
placing them on appropriate voice and data VLAN.
● Port-Based ACLs for Layer 2 interfaces allow security policies to be applied on individual switch ports.
● Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, Kerberos, and Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3
(SNMPv3) provide network security by encrypting administrator traffic during Telnet and SNMP sessions.
SSH Protocol, Kerberos, and the cryptographic version of SNMPv3 require a special cryptographic
software image because of U.S. export restrictions.
● Bidirectional data support on the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port allows Cisco Intrusion Detection
System (IDS) to take action when an intruder is detected.
● TACACS+ and RADIUS Authentication facilitates centralized control of the switch and restricts
unauthorized users from altering the configuration.
● MAC Address Notification allows administrators to be notified of users added to or removed from the
network.
● Multilevel Security on Console Access prevents unauthorized users from altering the switch
configuration.
● Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard shuts down Spanning Tree PortFast-enabled interfaces when
BPDUs are received to avoid accidental topology loops.
● Spanning Tree Root Guard (STRG) prevents edge devices not in the network administrator's control from
becoming Spanning Tree Protocol root nodes.
● IGMP Filtering provides multicast authentication by filtering out nonsubscribers and limits the number of
concurrent multicast streams available per port.
● Dynamic VLAN Assignment is supported through implementation of VLAN Membership Policy Server
client capability to provide flexibility in assigning ports to VLANs. Dynamic VLAN facilitates the fast
assignment of IP addresses.

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 Table 3 shows switch hardware information.

Table 3. Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switch Hardware

Description Specification

Performance Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Cisco Catalyst 2960-C

Forwarding Bandwidth 10 Gbps 10 Gbps

Flash memory 64 MB 64 MB

Memory DRAM 128 MB 128 MB

*
Max VLANs 1005 255

VLAN IDs 4000 4000

Maximum transmission unit (MTU) Up to 9000 bytes Up to 9000 bytes

Jumbo frames 9018 bytes 9018 bytes

Forwarding rate 64 Byte Packet Cisco Catalyst 3560-C

WS-C3560CG-8PC-S 13.2 mpps

WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S 13.2 mpps

WS-C3560CG-8TC-S 13.2 mpps

WS-C3560C-8PC-S 3.8 mpps

WS-C3560C-12PC-S 4.6 mpps

Forwarding rate 64 Byte Packet Cisco Catalyst 2960-C

WS-C2960CG-8TC-L 13.2 mpps

WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L 3.8 mpps

WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L 3.8 mpps

WS-C2960C-8TC-L 3.8 mpps

WS-C2960C-8TC-S 3.8 mpps

WS-C2960C-8PT-L 3.8 mpps

WS-C2960C-12PT-L 4.6 mpps

Resource Cisco Catalyst 3560-C, 2960-C

Please see the release notes for the SDM Templates for 3560-C and 2960-C.
● 2960-C:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960c_3560c/software/release/12.2_55_ex/release/notes/ol23942.ht
ml.
● 3560-C:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960c_3560c/software/release/12.2_55_ex/release/notes/ol24071.ht
ml.

Connectors and Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C with SFP-based ports:
cabling ● 10BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, 2-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling
● 100BASE-TX ports: RJ-45 connectors, 2-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
● 1000BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, 4-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
● 1000BASE-T SFP-based ports: RJ-45 connectors, 4-pair Category 5 UTP cabling
● 1000BASE-SX -LX/LH, -ZX, -BX, -T*, -FX*, and CWDM SFP-based ports: LC fiber connectors (single/multimode fiber)
● 100BASE-LX, -BX, -FX: SFP-based ports: LC fiber connectors (single/multimode fiber)
*
GLC-T and GLC-GE-100FX are not supported
For the complete list of SFPs supported, see
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_6981.html.

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 Description Specification

Power ● Customers can provide power to a switch by using the internal power supply. The connector is located at the back of the
connectors switch. The internal power supply is an autoranging unit (3560CPD-8PT-S, 2960CPD-8TT-L, 2960CPD-8PT-L do not
require a power supply).
● The internal power supply supports input voltages between 100 and 240VAC.
● Use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet.
Note: The Cisco Catalyst 3560CPD-8PT-S, 2960CPD-8PT-L and 2960CPD-8TT-L have an option for an external power
adapter if desired.

Indicators ● Per-port status: Link integrity, disabled, activity, speed, full-duplex

● System status: System, RPS, link status, link duplex, link speed

Dimensions Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Inches Centimeters

(H x W x D)
WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L 1.75x10.6x6.8 4.44x26.9x17.2

WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L 1.75x10.6x6.8 4.44x26.9x17.2

WS-C2960CG-8TC-L 1.75x10.6x8.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

WS-C2960C-8TC-L 1.75x10.6x8.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

WS-C2960C-8TC-S 1.75x10.6x8.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

WS-C2960C-8PC-L 1.75x10.6x9.4 4.44x26.9x23.8

WS-C2960C-12PC-L 1.75x10.6x9.4 4.44x26.9x23.8

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Inches Centimeters

WS-C3560CG-8TC-S 1.75x10.6x8.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

WS-C3560CG-8PC-S 1.75x10.6x9.4 4.44x26.9x23.8

WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S 1.75x10.6x7.6 4.44x26.9x19.4

WS-C3560C-8PC-S 1.75x10.6x9.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

WS-C3560C-12PC-S 1.75x10.6x9.4 4.44x26.9x21.3

Weight Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Pounds Kilograms

WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L 2.4 1.08

WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L 2.4 1.08

WS-C2960C-8TC-L 2.8 1.27

WS-C2960C-8TC-S 2.8 1.27

WS-C2960CG-8TC-L 3.0 1.35

WS-C2960C-8PC-L 4.1 1.86

WS-C2960C-12PC-L 4.1 1.86

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Pounds Kilograms

WS-C3560CG-8TC-S 3.0 1.35

WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S 3.3 1.50

WS-C3560C-8PC-S 4.1 1.86

WS-C3560C-12PC-S 4.1 1.86

WS-C3560CG-8PC-S 4.3 1.92

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 Description Specification

Environmental Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Cisco Catalyst 2960-C

ranges * ** **
Operating temperature up to -5°C to +45°C +23°F to +113°F -5°C to +45°C +23°F to +113°F
5000 ft (1524 m)
*
Operating temperature up to -5°C to +45°C +23°F to +113°F -5°C to +45°C +23°F to +113°F
10,000 ft (3048 m)

Storage temperature up to -25°C to +70°C -13°F to +158°F -25°C to +70°C -13°F to +158°F
15,000 ft (4572 m)

Operating altitude Up to 3048 m Up to 10,000 ft Up to 3048 m Up to 10,000 ft

Storage altitude Up to 4000 m Up to 15,000 ft Up to 4000 m Up to 15,000 ft

Operating relative humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing 5% to 95% noncondensing

Storage relative humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing 5% to 95% noncondensing

*
Minimum ambient temperature for cold start is 0°C (+3 2°F).
**
FE SKUs only GE SKU have a max operation temp of 40C.

Acoustic noise ISO 7779 and ISO 9296: Bystander positions operating to an ambient temperature of 25°C.

Model Sound pressure LpA Model Sound pressure LpA

(Typical) (Typical)

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C 0dB (fanless) Cisco Catalyst 2960-C 0dB (fanless)

Mean time Cisco Catalyst 3560-C MTBF Cisco Catalyst 2960-C MTBF
between failure
(MTBF) 3560CG-8PC-S 355,830 2960CPD-8PT-L 346,590

3560CG-8TC-S 488,549 2960CPD-8TT-L 471,888

3560CPD-8PT-S 333,354 2960CG-8TC-L 542,482

3560C-8PC-S 373,635 2960C-8TC-L 516,980

3560C-12PC-S 357,027 2960C-8TC-S 516,980

2960C-8PC-L 373,635

2960C-12PC-L 357,027

*
The 2960-C LAN Lite only supports 64 VLANs.

Table 4 shows switch power specifications.

Table 4. Power Specifications for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switch

Description Specification

Measured 100% Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Switch Power Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Switch Power
throughput power Consumption Watts Consumption Watts
consumption 1 1
3560CPD-8PT-S Single Uplink = 21W 2960CPD-8PT-L Single Uplink = 12W
1 1
Dual Uplink = 22W Dual Uplink = 15W
1
3560CG-8PC-S 24W 2960CPD-8TT-L Single Uplink = 12W
1
Dual Uplink = 15W

3560CG-8TC-S 20W 2960CG-8TC-L 18W

3560C-8PC-S 17W 2960C-8TC-L 11W

3560C-12PC-S 19W 2960C-8TC-S 11W

2960C-8PC-L 17W

2960C-12PC-L 19W

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 Description Specification

Measured 5% Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Switch Power Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Switch Power
throughput power Consumption Watts Consumption Watts
consumption
3560CPD-8PT-S Single Uplink = 20W 1 2960CPD-8PT-L Single Uplink = 12W 1
1 1
Dual Uplink = 21W Dual Uplink = 15W
1
3560CG-8PC-S 24W 2960CPD-8TT-L Single Uplink = 12W
1
Dual Uplink = 15W

3560CG-8TC-S 18W 2960CG-8TC-L 18W

3560C-8PC-S 17W 2960C-8TC-L 11W

3560C-12PC-S 19W 2960C-8TC-S 11W

2960C-8PC-L 17W

2960C-12PC-L 18W

Measured 100% Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Switch Power Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Switch Power
throughput power Consumption Watts Consumption Watts
consumption (with
maximum possible 3560CPD-8PC-S 40W 2960CPD-8PT-L 43W
PoE loads)
3560CG-8PC-S 165W 2960C-8PC-L 157W

3560C-8PC-S 158W 2960C-12PC-L 158W

3560C-12PC-S 159W

AC/DC input voltage Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Cisco Catalyst 2960-C

and current
I/P Voltage I/P Current I/P voltage I/P Current

3560CPD-8PT-S 37-57VDC .01-.6A 2960CPD-8PT-L 37-57VDC .01-.6A

3560CG-8PC-S 100-240 VAC 1.7-.8A 2960CPD-8TT-L 37-57VDC .01-.3A

3560CG-8TC-S 100-240 VAC .37-.2A 2960CG-8TC-L 100-240 VAC .34-.2A

3560C-8PC-S 100-240 VAC 1.6-.8A 2960C-8TC-L 100-240 VAC .21-.1A

3560C-12PC-S 100-240 VAC 1.6-.8A 2960C-8TC-S 100-240 VAC .21-.1A

2960C-8PC-L 100-240 VAC 1.6-.8A

2960C-12PC-L 100-240 VAC 1.6-.8A

Note: For the AC values of the 3560CPD and 2960CPD SKUs see Hardware Installation Guide.

Power rating Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Cisco Catalyst 2960-C

Watts KVA BTU Watts KVA BTU

3560CPD-8PT-S 51 .05 174 2960CPD-8PT-L 15 .05 174

1
3560CG-8PC-S 165 .17 109 2960CPD-8TT-L 15 .02 174

3560CG-8TC-S 20 .05 67 2960CG-8TC-L 18 .04 60

1
3560C-8PC-S 158 .16 85 2960C-8TC-L 11 .03 38
1
3560C-12PC-S 159 .16 74 2960C-8TC-S 11 .03 38

2960C-8PC-L 157 .16 881

1
2960C-12PC-L 158 .16 91
1
Switch dissipation only (excludes PoE which is dissipated at the end device).
Power measurement are best and worst case. Best Case is 1 PoE Connection. Worst case is 2 PoE+ connections.

PoE and PoE+ ● Maximum power supplied per Port for PoE+ is 30W
● Maximum power supplied per port for PoE: 15.4W

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 Table 5 shows switch management and standards support.

Table 5. Management and Standards Support for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switch

Description Specification

Management ● BRIDGE-MIB ● CISCO-TC-MIB

● CISCO-CABLE-DIAG-MIB ● CISCO-TCP-MIB
● CISCO-CDP-MIB ● CISCO-UDLDP-MIB
● CISCO-CLUSTER-MIB ● CISCO-VLAN-IFTABLE
● CISCO-CONFIG-COPY-MIB ● RELATIONSHIP-MIB
● CISCO-CONFIG-MAN-MIB ● CISCO-VLAN-MEMBERSHIP-MIB
● CISCO-DHCP-SNOOPING-MIB ● CISCO-VTP-MIB
● CISCO-ENTITY-VENDORTYPE-OID-MIB ● ENTITY-MIB
● CISCO-ENVMON-MIB ● ETHERLIKE-MIB
● CISCO-ERR-DISABLE-MIB ● IEEE8021-PAE-MIB
● CISCO-FLASH-MIB ● IEEE8023-LAG-MIB
● CISCO-FTP-CLIENT-MIB ● IF-MIB
● CISCO-IGMP-FILTER-MIB ● INET-ADDRESS-MIB
● CISCO-IMAGE-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-CHASSIS-MIB
● CISCO-IP-STAT-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-FLASH-MIB
● CISCO-LAG-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-INTERFACES-MIB
● CISCO-MAC-NOTIFICATION-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-IP-MIB
● CISCO-MEMORY-POOL-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-SYS-MIB
● CISCO-PAGP-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-TCP-MIB
● CISCO-PING-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-TS-MIB
● CISCO-POE-EXTENSIONS-MIB ● RFC1213-MIB
● CISCO-PORT-QOS-MIB ● RMON-MIB
● CISCO-PORT-SECURITY-MIB ● RMON2-MIB
● CISCO-PORT-STORM-CONTROL-MIB ● SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB
● CISCO-PRODUCTS-MIB ● SNMP-MPD-MIB
● CISCO-PROCESS-MIB ● SNMP-NOTIFICATION-MIB
● CISCO-RTTMON-MIB ● SNMP-TARGET-MIB
● CISCO-SMI-MIB ● SNMPv2-MIB
● CISCO-STP-EXTENSIONS-MIB ● TCP-MIB
● CISCO-SYSLOG-MIB ● UDP-MIB
● ePM MIB

Standards ● IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol ● 100BASE-BX (SFP)

● IEEE 802.1p CoS Prioritization ● 100BASE-FX (SFP)
● IEEE 802.1Q VLAN ● 100BASE-LX (SFP)
● IEEE 802.1s ● 1000BASE-BX (SFP)
● IEEE 802.1w ● 1000BASE-SX (SFP)
● IEEE 802.1x ● 1000BASE-LX/LH (SFP)
● IEEE 802.1AB (LLDP) ● 1000BASE-ZX (SFP)
● IEEE 802.3ad ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1470 nm
● IEEE 802.3af ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1490 nm
● IEEE 802.3ah (100BASE-X single/multimode fiber only) ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1510 nm
● IEEE 802.3x full duplex on 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1530 nm
and 1000BASE-T ports ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1550 nm
● IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specification ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1570 nm
● IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specification ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1590 nm
● IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T specification ● 1000BASE-CWDM SFP 1610 nm
● IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X specification ● RMON I and II standards
● SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3

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 Description Specification

RFC compliance ● RFC 768: UDP ● RFC 1812: IP Routing

● RFC 783: TFTP ● RFC 1901: SNMPv2C
● RFC 791: IP ● RFC 1902-1907: SNMPv2
● RFC 792: ICMP ● RFC 1981: MTU Path Discovery IPv6
● RFC 793: TCP ● FRC 2068: HTTP
● RFC 826: ARP ● RFC 2080: RIP for IPv6
● RFC 854: Telnet ● RFC 2131: DHCP
● RFC 951: Bootstrap Protocol ● RFC 2138: RADIUS
● RFC 1542: BOOTP Extensions ● RFC 2233: IF MIB
● RFC 959: FTP ● RFC 2236: IP Multicast
● RFC 1058: RIP Routing ● RFC 2328: OSPFv2
● RFC 1112: IP Multicast and IGMP ● RFC 2273-2275: SNMPv3
● RFC 1157: SNMPv1 ● RFC 2373: IPv6 Aggregatable Addrs
● RFC 1166: IP Addresses ● RFC 2453: RIPv2 Routing
● RFC 1253: OSPF Routing ● RFC 2460: IPv6 protocol
● RFC 1256: ICMP Router Discovery ● RFC 2461: IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
● RFC 1305: NTP ● RFC 2462: IPv6 Autoconfiguration
● RFC 1492: TACACS+ ● RFC 2463: ICMP IPv6
● RFC 1493: Bridge MIB ● RFC 2474: DiffServ Precedence
● RFC 1542: Bootstrap Protocol ● RFC 2597: Assured Forwarding
● RFC 1583: OSPFv2 ● RFC 2598: Expedited Forwarding
● RFC 1643: Ethernet Interface MIB ● RFC 2571: SNMP Management
● RFC 1723: RIPv2 Routing ● RFC 2740: OSPF for IPv6
● RFC 1757: RMON ● RFC 3046: DHCP Relay Agent Information Option
● RFC 3101, 1587: NSSAs
● RFC 3376: IGMPv3
● RFC 3580: 802.1x RADIUS

Note: RFC, MIB and Standards compliance is dependant on IOS Level

Table 6 shows switch safety and compliance information.

Table 6. Safety and Compliance

Description Specification

Safety standards ● UL 60950-1

● CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1
● EN 60950-1
● IEC 60950-1
● CE Marking
● GB 4943
● IEC 60825

Electromagnetic ● FCC Part 15, CFR 47, Class A, North America

emissions ● EN 55022 (CISPR22) and EN 55024 (CISPR24), CE marking, European Union
certifications
● AS/NZS, Class A, CISPR22:2004 or EN55022, Australia and New Zealand
● VCCI Class A, V-3/2007.04, Japan
● KCC (Formerly MIC, GB17625.1-1998) Class A, KN24/KN22, Korea
● ANATEL, Brazil
● CCC, China
● GOST, Russia

Environmental Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) 6

Telco Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) code

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 Safety Compliance and Product Approval Status
For further information on safety and compliance documentation, visit the Product Approval Status tool at
http://tools.cisco.com/cse/prdapp/jsp/externalsearch.do?action=externalsearch&page=EXTERNAL_SEARCH.

Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series Switches come with an enhanced limited lifetime hardware warranty
(E-LLW) that includes 90 days of Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support and next-business-day
hardware replacement free of change. (See Table 7.)

Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the Cisco
information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to review carefully the warranty
statement shipped with your specific product before use. Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as
its exclusive warranty remedy. For additional information on warranty terms, visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.

Adding a Cisco technical services contract to your device coverage provides access to the Cisco TAC beyond the
90-day period allowed by the E-LLW. It also can provide a variety of hardware replacement options to meet critical
business needs, as well as updates for licensed premium Cisco IOS Software, and registered access to the
extensive Cisco.com knowledge base and support tools.

Footnotes
1
. Cisco operating system updates include the following: maintenance releases, minor updates, and major updates within the
licensed feature set.
2
. Advance hardware replacement is available in various service-level combinations. For example, 8x5xNBD indicates that
shipment will be initiated during the standard 8-hour business day, 5 days a week (the generally accepted business days within
the relevant region), with next business day (NBD) delivery. Where NBD is not available, same day ship is provided. Restrictions
apply; review the appropriate service descriptions for details.

Table 7. Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Device covered Applies to Cisco Catalyst 2960-C and 3560-C Series compact switches.

Warranty duration As long as the original end user continues to own or use the product, provided that and power supply warranty is
limited to 5 years.

EoL policy In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Cisco warranty support is limited to 5 years from the
announcement of discontinuance.

Hardware replacement Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement for next business day
delivery, where available. Otherwise, a replacement will be shipped within 10 working days after receipt of the RMA
request. Actual delivery times might vary depending on customer location.

Effective date Hardware warranty commences from the date of shipment to customer (and in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, not
more than 90 days after original shipment by Cisco).

TAC support Cisco will provide during business hours, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week basic configuration, diagnosis, and
troubleshooting of device-level problems for up to a 90-day period from the date of shipment of the originally purchased
Cisco Catalyst 2960 and 3560 product. This support does not include solution or network-level support beyond the
specific device under consideration.

Cisco.com access Warranty allows guest access only to Cisco.com.

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 Software Policy for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switches
Customers with Cisco Catalyst LAN Base and IP Base software feature sets will be provided with updates and bug
fixes designed to maintain the compliance of the software with published specifications, release notes, and
industry standards compliance as long as the original end user continues to own or use the product or up to one
year from the end-of-sale date for this product, whichever occurs earlier. This policy supersedes any previous
warranty or software statement and is subject to change without notice.

Cisco and Partner Services for Next-Generation Cisco Catalyst Compact Switches
Enable the innovative, secure, intelligent edge in the Borderless Network Architecture using personalized services
from Cisco and our partners. Through a discovery process that begins with understanding your business
objectives, we help you integrate the next-generation Cisco Catalyst fixed switches into your architecture and
incorporate network services onto that platform. Sharing knowledge and leading practices, we support your
success every step of the way as you deploy, absorb, manage, and scale new technology. Choose from a flexible
suite of support services designed to meet your business needs and help you maintain high-quality network
performance while controlling operational costs. (See Table 8.)

Table 8. Technical Services Available for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switches

Technical Services
®
Cisco SMARTnet Service
● Around-the-clock, global access to the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
● Unrestricted access to the extensive Cisco.com knowledge base and tools
● Next-business-day, 8x5x4, 24x7x4, and 24x7x2 advance hardware replacement and onsite parts replacement and installation available
● Ongoing operating system software updates within the licensed feature set
● Proactive diagnostics and real-time alerts on Smart Call Home enabled devices

Cisco Smart Foundation Service

● Next business day advance hardware replacement as available
● Business hours access to SMB TAC (access levels vary by region)
● Access to Cisco.com SMB knowledge base
● Online technical resources through Smart Foundation Portal
● Operating system software bug fixes and patches

Cisco Focused Technical Support Services

● 3 levels of premium, high-touch services are available:
● Cisco High-Touch Operations Management Service
● Cisco High-Touch Technical Support Service
● Cisco High-Touch Engineering Service
● Valid Cisco SMARTnet or SP Base contracts on all network equipment are required

Ordering Information
Tables 9 and 10 give ordering information for the Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series compact switches and
accessories.

To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering homepage at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/or13/or8/order_customer_help_how_to_order_listing.html.

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 Table 9. Ordering Information for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switches

Cisco Catalyst 3560-C Compact Switches

WS-C3560CG-8TC-S 3560C Switch 8 GE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, IP Base

WS-C3560CG-8PC-S 3560C Switch 8 GE PoE+, 2 x Dual Purpose, IP Base

WS-C3560CPD-8PT-S 3560C PD PSE Switch 8 GE PoE, 2 x 1G Copper Uplink, IP Base

WS-C3560C-8PC-S 3560C Switch 8 FE PoE+, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, IP Base

WS-C3560C-12PC-S 3560C Switch 12 FE PoE+, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, IP Base

Cisco Catalyst 2960-C Compact Switches

WS-C2960CPD-8TT-L 2960C PD Switch 8 FE, 2 x 1G, PoE+ LAN Base

WS-C2960CPD-8PT-L 2960C PD PSE Switch 8 FE PoE, 2 x 1G, PoE+ LAN Base

WS-C2960CG-8TC-L 2960C Switch 8 GE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, LAN Base

WS-C2960C-8TC-L 2960C Switch 8 FE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, LAN Base

WS-C2960C-8TC-S 2960C Switch 8 FE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, LAN Lite

WS-C2960C-8PC-L 2960C PoE Switch 8 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, LAN Base

WS-C2960C-12PC-L 2960C PoE Switch 12 FE PoE, 2 x Dual Purpose Uplink, LAN Base

Table 10. Ordering Information for Cisco Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Series Compact Switch Accessories

Part Number Description

CMP-CBLE-GRD= Cable guard for the 3560-C and 2960-C compact switches

CMP-MGNT-TRAY = Magnet and Mounting Tray for 3560-C and 2960-C compact switches

PWR-ADPT= Power Adapter for the 3560-C and 2960-C compact switches

PWR-CLIP Power Clip for the 3560-C and 2960-C compact switches

There is an optional rack mount kit for the compact switch - part number RCKMNT-19-CMPCT=.

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