- Lower power consumption than its predecessors
- Backward compatible - uses the same Cisco IOS software image as the 3560 series and has the same feature set
- Full EnergyWise support to monitor energy consumption of network infrastructure and implement energy saving programs to reduce energy costs
- Compatible with Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS) 2300
- All units have a uniform depth of 11.9 inches for better cable management
- IPv6 routing included in the IP services feature set
- DC powered stand-alone model
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 v2 series is the next-generation energy-efficient Layer 3 fast Ethernet switches. This series of switches supports Cisco EnergyWise technology, which enables companies to measure and manage power consumption of network infrastructure and network-attached devices, thereby reducing their energy costs and their carbon footprint. The Cisco Catalyst 3560 v2 series consumes less power than its predecessors and is the ideal access layer switch for enterprise, retail, and branch-office environments, as it maximizes productivity and investment protection by enabling a unified network for data, voice, and video.