The Cisco Catalyst 3560-CX 12TC-S switch is a compact, powerful, and energy-efficient Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch. This model comes with 12 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, offering flexible connectivity options for a wide range of deployments including small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It runs on the Cisco IP Base version of IOS software which provides advanced Layer 2 features, basic Layer 3 routing capabilities, and a variety of security, management, and Quality-of-Service (QoS) features. Designed for operational simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, it enables scalable, secure, and energy-efficient business operations with intelligent services and a range of advanced Cisco IOS software features.