Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches

Data Sheets and Product Information

End-of-Life and End-of-Sale Notices

• End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 3750G, 3560G, 3750-E, and 3560-E Series Switches 17-Aug-2017
• End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 3560V2 and 3750V2 Switches 11-Nov-2015
• End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 3750 24- and 48-Port 10/100, 3560 24- and 48-Port 10/100 Switches 27-Jan-2011
• End-of-Sale and End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco Catalyst 3560 IOS Advanced IP Services Feature Set 27-Jan-2009

Security Notices

Field Notices

• Cisco Catalyst 3560-12PC-S Compact Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019

• Cisco Catalyst 3560-8PC Compact Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019

• Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-48PS Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 63251 - Cisco Catalyst 3560V2 and 3750V2 Series Switches Have Redundant Power Supply Covers of Incorrect Size - Replace on Failure 04-Mar-2019

• Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-48TS Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 63251 - Cisco Catalyst 3560V2 and 3750V2 Series Switches Have Redundant Power Supply Covers of Incorrect Size - Replace on Failure 04-Mar-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 63476 - Certain Catalyst 3560G and 3750G Switches Do Not Support Some Older IOS Versions - Software Upgrade Recommended 30-May-2018

• Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-24PS Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 63251 - Cisco Catalyst 3560V2 and 3750V2 Series Switches Have Redundant Power Supply Covers of Incorrect Size - Replace on Failure 04-Mar-2019

• Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-24TS Switch

  • Field Notice: FN - 63745 - Cat3K Might Fail to Boot After a Power Cycle - Replace on Failure 25-Oct-2019
  • Field Notice: FN - 63251 - Cisco Catalyst 3560V2 and 3750V2 Series Switches Have Redundant Power Supply Covers of Incorrect Size - Replace on Failure 04-Mar-2019

Release and Compatibility

Release Notes

• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3560-C, 2960, 2960-S, 2960-C, and 2960-Plus Switches, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)SE and Later 30-Aug-2018
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3560 Switch, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)EA1 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550, 2970, 2955, 2950, 2950 LRE, and 2940 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)EA1c 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)EA1d 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SE 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(20)SE3 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SEC and Later 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, 2970, and 2960 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SED 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(20)SE4 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SEA 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3560 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(20)EX (February 2005) 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(25)SEB and Later 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3560 Switch, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)EA1b (Rev. 4/04 and 6/04) 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550, 2970, 2955, 2950, 2950 LRE, & 2940 Switches, Rel 12.1(19)EA1c (Rev April 2004) 03-Aug-2007
• Release Notes for the Catalyst 3750, 3560, and 2970 Switches, Cisco IOS Release 12.2(20)SE (Revised Aug. 18, 2004) 03-Aug-2007

Reference

Command References

• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.1(19)EA1 14-Oct-2013
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)SE and Later 21-Jan-2013
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(1)SE 08-Mar-2012
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.1(19)EA1 26-Jul-2011
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Release 12.2(58)SE 08-Apr-2011
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Release 12.2(55)SE 12-Aug-2010
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, 12.2(52)SE 30-Sep-2009
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(50)SE 03-Mar-2009
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(44)SE 08-Oct-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(46)SE 08-Oct-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(37)SE 14-Sep-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(35)SE 14-Sep-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(25)SEE 14-Sep-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(25)SED 22-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Command Reference, Rel. 12.2(25)SEA 03-Aug-2007

Design

Design TechNotes

• Configuration

  • Supported Platforms for Unique MAC Address Configuration on VLAN or L3 Interfaces for Catalyst Switches 02-Mar-2007
  • Understanding and Configuring the Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol Feature 09-Jul-2007

• Connecting Terminal/Modem to Console

  • Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches 16-Nov-2007

• Connectors and Cabling

  • Catalyst Switch Cable, Connector, and AC Power Cord Guide 11-Jul-2007

• DHCP

  • Understanding and Troubleshooting DHCP in Catalyst Switch or Enterprise Networks 17-Nov-2008

• EtherChannel

  • System Requirements to Implement EtherChannel on Catalyst Switches 11-Jul-2007
  • Understanding EtherChannel Load Balancing and Redundancy on Catalyst Switches 09-Jul-2007

• Multicast

  • Multicast Catalyst Switches Support Matrix 26-Feb-2019

• Spanning Tree Protocol

  • Spanning Tree PortFast BPDU Guard Enhancement 01-Sep-2005

• VLAN and VTP

  • Understanding VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) 29-Sep-2014
• Understanding and Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Catalyst Switches 11-Dec-2019
• Connecting a Modem to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches 12-Feb-2019
• Spanning Tree Protocol Problems and Related Design Considerations 05-Dec-2017
• Multicast Catalyst Switches Support Matrix 22-Sep-2014 (PDF - 133 KB)
• Using PortFast and Other Commands to Fix Workstation Startup Connectivity Delays 19-Dec-2008

Install and Upgrade

Install and Upgrade Guides

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 3560 Switch 05-Jan-2009
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Getting Started Guide 05-Jan-2009
• Catalyst 3560 Switch Hardware Installation Guide, March 2010 17-Nov-2008

Install and Upgrade TechNotes

• Configuration example to migrate Spanning Tree from PVST+ to MST 26-Sep-2014
• Configuration example to migrate Spanning Tree from PVST+ to MST 13-Dec-2006
• Understanding the Cisco IP Phone 10/100 Ethernet In-Line Power Detection Algorithm 15-Aug-2006
• Upgrading Software Images on Catalyst 3550 Series Switches Using the Command Line Interface 01-Sep-2005

Configuration

Configuration Examples and TechNotes

• Clustering

  • Configuring and Analyzing Clustering on Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches 16-Nov-2007

• Configuration

  • Understanding and Configuring the Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol Feature 09-Jul-2007

• Jumbo/Giant Frame

  • Jumbo/Giant Frame Support on Catalyst Switches Configuration Example 24-Mar-2005

• Spanning Tree Protocol

  • Spanning Tree PortFast BPDU Guard Enhancement 01-Sep-2005
  • VLAN Load Balancing Between Trunks Using the Spanning-Tree Protocol Port Priority 30-Aug-2005

• VLAN and VTP

  • Understanding VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) 29-Sep-2014
• Configure InterVLAN Routing on Layer 3 Switches 21-Apr-2020
• Understanding and Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Catalyst Switches 11-Dec-2019
• Connecting a Modem to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches 12-Feb-2019
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Ethernet 10/100/1000Mb Half/Full Duplex Auto-Negotiation 11-Feb-2019
• Block ARP Packets with Use of MAC Access Lists and VLAN Access Maps on Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560, and 3750 Series Switches 25-Apr-2016
• Configuration example to migrate Spanning Tree from PVST+ to MST 26-Sep-2014
• Spanning Tree from PVST+ to Rapid-PVST Migration Configuration Example 26-Sep-2014
• Configuring InterVLAN Routing with Catalyst 3750/3560/3550 Series Switches 26-Sep-2014
• Configuring VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) 24-Sep-2014

Configuration Guides

• Feature Configuration Guides

  • Device Sensor 18-Apr-2012
  • Auto Smartports Configuration Guide, Release 15.0(1)SE 26-Jul-2011
  • Auto Smartports Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(58)SE 16-Mar-2011
  • Auto Smartports Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(55)SE 12-Aug-2010
  • Call Home Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(58)SE 08-Apr-2011

• Software Configuration Guides

  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)SE and Later 10-Jan-2013
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Release 15.0(1)SE 17-Feb-2015
  • Catalyst 3560 Software Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(58)SE 08-Apr-2011
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(55)SE 12-Aug-2010
  • Catalyst 3560 Software Configuration Guide, Release 12.2(52)SE 30-Sep-2009
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Rel. 12.2(50)SE 04-Mar-2009
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Rel. 12.2(46)SE 08-Oct-2007
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Rel. 12.2(44)SE 08-Oct-2007
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Rel. 12.2(40)SE 09-Jul-2007
  • Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide, Rel. 12.2(37)SE 03-Apr-2006

Feature Guides

• Cisco TrustSec Feature Guide 29-Apr-2016 (PDF - 1 MB)

Maintain and Operate

Maintain and Operate TechNotes

• Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver Modules Maintenance and Troubleshooting 23-Sep-2014 (PDF - 345 KB)
• Managing Software Images and Working with Configuration Files on Catalyst Switches 15-Oct-2009
• Managing vlan.dat in Cisco Catalyst Switches Running Cisco IOS Software 19-Dec-2008
• Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver Modules Maintenance and Troubleshooting 29-Aug-2008

Troubleshooting

Error and System Messages

• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, Rel. 12.2(25)SEA 22-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, Rel. 12.2(25)SEC 03-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, 12.2(20)SE 03-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, Rel. 12.1(19)EA1 03-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, Rel. 12.2(25)SED 03-Aug-2007
• Catalyst 3560 Switch System Message Guide, Rel. 12.2(25)SE 03-Apr-2006

Password Recovery

• Cisco Catalyst Fixed Configuration Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches 04-May-2014

Troubleshooting Guides

• Troubleshooting Tools

  • Troubleshooting High CPU Utilization 16-Mar-2016
  • Troubleshooting Power over Ethernet (PoE) 23-Aug-2010

Troubleshooting TechNotes

• Clustering

  • Configuring and Analyzing Clustering on Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches 16-Nov-2007
  • Troubleshooting Cisco Visual Switch Manager or Cluster Management Suite Access on the Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches 16-Nov-2007

• Configuration

  • Supported Platforms for Unique MAC Address Configuration on VLAN or L3 Interfaces for Catalyst Switches 02-Mar-2007
  • Understanding and Configuring the Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol Feature 09-Jul-2007

• Connecting Terminal/Modem to Console

  • Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches 16-Nov-2007

• Connectors and Cabling

  • Catalyst Switch Cable, Connector, and AC Power Cord Guide 11-Jul-2007

• DHCP

  • Understanding and Troubleshooting DHCP in Catalyst Switch or Enterprise Networks 17-Nov-2008

• EtherChannel

  • System Requirements to Implement EtherChannel on Catalyst Switches 11-Jul-2007
  • Understanding EtherChannel Load Balancing and Redundancy on Catalyst Switches 09-Jul-2007

• General Connectivity

  • Unicast Flooding in Switched Campus Networks 08-Feb-2016

• HSRP

  • Understanding and Troubleshooting HSRP Problems in Catalyst Switch Networks 21-Aug-2019

• Management

  • Resetting Catalyst Switches to Factory Defaults 22-Sep-2014

• Multicast

  • Multicast Catalyst Switches Support Matrix 26-Feb-2019

• Spanning Tree Protocol

  • Spanning Tree PortFast BPDU Guard Enhancement 01-Sep-2005
  • VLAN Load Balancing Between Trunks Using the Spanning-Tree Protocol Port Priority 30-Aug-2005