Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX & 2960-CX Model Comparison

In the last two articles, we discussed the new Cisco compact switches-Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series, and the new Cisco Catalyst Multigigabit Technology. So you may have a main impression on these Cisco Catalyst Multigigabit Ethernet & Cisco Multigigabit Ethernet Switches. Also introducing the new Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series to customers is the big event of CiscoLive 2015 in Milan. Do you know how many models does each compact switch include? In this article, we will take a look at the each model of Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series switches, with details on Ethernet ports, uplinks, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and Cisco FlexStack technology.

Main Features of Featured Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Series

Model Comparison of Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX & 2960-CX Switch

Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX Switch Configurations

Model	10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports	Uplinks	Feature Set	PoE+ Power	Instant Access Capable
WS-C3560CX-12PD-S	12	2 x 1 GE SFP+ and 2 x 1 GE copper	IP base (IP services with RTU license)	240 W	Yes
WS-C3560CX-12PC-S	12	2 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	IP base (IP services with RTU license)	240 W	–
WS-C3560CX-8PC-S	8	22 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	IP base (IP services with RTU license)	240 W	–
WS-C3560CX-12TC-S	12	2 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	IP base (IP services with RTU license)	–	–
WS-C3560CX-8TC-S	8	2 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	IP base (IP services with RTU license)	–	–

Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX Switch Configurations

Model	10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports	Uplinks	Feature Set	PoE Power	Instant Access Capable
WS-C2960CX-8PC-S	8	2 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	LAN base	124 W	–
WS-C2960CX-8TC-S	8	2 x 1 GE SFP and 2 x 1 GE copper	LAN base	–	–