Cisco Switches: List of MainFeatures and Types

Cisco switches deliver high performance, secure, scalable solutions to meet the needs of small businesses, multi-site enterprises, data centers, or Service...

From core to edge, Cisco network switches provide the performance, high availability, comprehensive security, delivery optimization, and enhanced manageability you need to optimize your network infrastructure.

Cisco offers two types of network switches: Fixed Configuration Switches&Modular Switches

Fixed Configuration Switches

These Ethernet switching solutions support a wide range of deployments, including enterprise campus, branch offices, midsize organizations, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and offer highly secure access, operational simplicity, energy efficiency, and enhanced connected user experience.

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series

• Standalone switches with enhanced LAN services for small and medium-sized businesses and branch office networks
• Layer 2 switching with intelligent Layer 2-4 services
• Up to 48 10/100 ports or 10/100/1000 ports
• Fast Ethernet PoE configurations with 15.4W of PoE up to 24 ports
• Flexibility of LAN Base or LAN Lite models
• AC power supply failure protection with external power supply
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series

• Stackable (with Cisco FlexStack) fixed-configuration Layer 2 switches
• Cost-effective solution for mid-sized organizations and branch offices
• Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and basic Borderless Networks services
• Zero-touch deployment and operations via Catalyst Smart Operations

Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series

• Standalone switches for branch offices and midsize organizations
• High performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, multicast and IPv6 routing
• Network security includes ACLs, authentication, port-level security, and identity-based network services
• Transparent power supply protection with external power backup; DC power option available
• Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• PoE configurations with 15.4W per port
• Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 SFP ports
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cisco Catalyst 3560-E Series

• Standalone  and aggregation switches for campus and branch offices
• Helps deploy secure converged services and adapt to changing network and application requirements
• 10-second 10G upgrade with Cisco TwinGig converter module
• 15.4W of PoE on all 48 ports
• 802.1n support scales beyond 15.4W per port
• Cisco EnergyWise
• Modular fan and power supply with externally available backup
• High performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, dynamic multicast and IPv6 routing
• Integrated advanced security features, including ACLs, identity-based network services, and Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC)
• Aggregation switches  with dual redundant modular power supplies and fans for nonstop operation
• Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus dual 10 Gb Ethernet ports on all models
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cisco Catalyst 3560-X Series

• Fixed-configuration switches for campus and branch deployments
• High-availability and advanced security features assure consistent service
• Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
• Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services

Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series

• cisco 3750 switch  Stackable multilayer switches for branch offices and midsize organizations
• Cisco StackWise 32 Gbps interconnect for a unified, resilient system of up to nine switches with subsecond failover
• Transparent power supply protection with external power backup; DC power option available
• Cisco EnergyWise
• Uninterrupted performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, dynamic multicast, and IPv6 routing
• Network security includes access control lists (ACLs), authentication, port-level security, and identity-based network services
• Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• PoE configurations with 15.4W per port
• Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 SFP ports
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series

• cisco 3750E switch Stackable multilayer switches for campus and larger branch offices
• High availability platform for deploying secure converged services and adapt to changing network and application requirements
• StackWise Plus with 64 Gbps interconnect for a unified, resilient system of up to nine switches with subsecond failover
• 10-second 10G upgrade with cisco 3750G switch TwinGig converter module
• 15.4W of Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all 48 ports
• 802.11n support scales beyond 15.4W per port
• Cisco EnergyWise
• Modular fan and power supply with externally available backup; DC power option available
• Uninterrupted performance with wirespeed Layer 2-4 switching, dynamic multicast routing and IPv6 routing
• Integrated advanced security features including ACLs, identity-based network services and Network Admission Control (NAC)
• Fully backwards compatible with Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series for investment protection
• Up to 48 10/100/1000 ports plus dual 10 GbE ports on all models
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cisco Nexus 3750-X Series

• Stackable fixed-configuration cisco 3750X switch for campus and branch deployments
• StackWise Plus and StackPower deliver high availability and operational efficiency
• Service and network modules help enable incremental link and service upgrades
• Full Power Over Ethernet Plus and comprehensive Borderless Networks services

How to Configure a Cisco 3750 Switches?

Cisco's Catalyst 3750 is a wireless local area network (LAN) controller switch designed for use in commercial or other large-scale networks. It sports 24 Ethernet ports and supports connections to up to 25 wireless access points, enabling computers connected to it, or members of any wireless access point's network connected to it, to connect to each other. The Cisco 3750 thus functions as part of a larger networking system, potentially connecting hundreds or thousands of computers over a wide area. The configuration options for such a switch are myriad, but Cisco's Express Setup configuration tool will help you nail down the basics.

Box Contents of Cisco 3750 Series While buying

cisco 3750 switch

Guide to Configure Cisco 3750(Tips: Ethernet cable you'll need)

Step1.Disconnect any computers or other devices from the switch and unplug the switch's power supply.

Step2. Reconnect the switch's power supply to a grounded AC outlet. The switch's indicator lights will flash while it performs a self-test. Wait until the "SYST" light on the switch turns solid green, indicating the test is complete. This can take several minutes.

Step3. Hold the "Mode" button for three seconds, until the LEDs left of the "Mode" button turn green, and then release it. The "Mode" button is in the bottom-left corner of the switch.

Step4.Connect an Ethernet cable to any of the switch's Ethernet ports and plug the other end into your computer. WS-C3750V2-48PS-E Check that the lights on the switch and your computer's Ethernet card are green and wait 30 seconds.

Step5.Open a web browser on your PC and enter "10.0.0.1" into the address bar. This brings you to the Cisco 3750's Express Setup page.

Step6.Enter "10.0.0.1" into the "IP Address" field of the "Basic Settings" tab. If you are connecting the switch to the Internet through a modem or router, enter the modem or router's IP address in the "Default Gateway" field. The modem or router's IP address should be in its manual.

Step7.Enter a password in the "Switch Password" field, and repeat it in the "Confirm Switch Password" field. This password will be required to access the switch's configuration page in the future.

Step8.Enter a name for the switch and fill in the date, time and time zone information under "Optional Settings" if you wish. Basic configuration is now complete,WS-C3750V2-48TS-E though you may wish to alter some advanced settings as well.

Step9.Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.

Step10.Click "Enable" beside "Telnet Access" if you plan to use Telnet to manage the switch using a command-line interface. Enter a password into the "Telnet Password" and "Confirm Telnet Password" fields as well.

Step11.Click "Enable" beside "SNMP" to enable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This option should only be enabled if you plan to manage the switch using CiscoWorks 2000 or another SNMP system. You must enter the "Read Community," "Write Community," "System Contact" and "System Location" information if you enable SNMP.

Step12.Check the "Enable IPv6" box if you wish to enable it. IPv6 features better support for mobile devices like cell phones and PDAs,WS-C3750V2-48TS-S simplified address auto-configuration, and improved data encryption, compared to IPv4. Enabling IPv6 will restart your switch when exiting Express Setup.

Step13．Click "Submit" to save and apply your settings. Your Cisco 3750 should now be configured and ready to install in your service network.