Cisco WS-C3750X-12S-S - Catalyst 3750X 12-Port SFP Switch (LAN Base)
The Cisco WS-C3750X-12S-S is a compact, stackable enterprise-class switch from the Catalyst 3750X Series, designed for high-performance fiber connectivity. Featuring 12 Gigabit SFP ports and LAN Base licensing, it delivers secure, scalable, and resilient networking for enterprise and branch deployments where advanced Layer 3 routing is not required.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Ports: 12x Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports (fiber-based, non-PoE)
- Uplinks: Modular network uplink option (supports 10G modules)
- Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
- Stacking: Cisco StackWise Plus technology (up to 9 switches, 64 Gbps stack bandwidth)
- Memory: 256 MB RAM, 64 MB Flash
- VLAN Support: Up to 4094 VLAN IDs
- Layer Features: Advanced Layer 2 switching, basic Layer 3 routing (LAN Base)
- Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs, TrustSec
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 17.5 x 18.0 in (1RU rack-mountable)
- Weight: Approx. 15 lb
- Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies supported
- Reliability: StackWise Plus resiliency, redundant fans, field-replaceable network modules
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise fiber aggregation and distribution layers
- Campus or branch deployments requiring secure, high-speed fiber connectivity
- Unified wired and wireless management with integrated controller functionality
- Secure VLAN segmentation and access control without advanced routing needs
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The WS-C3750X-12S-S runs Cisco IOS XE software with LAN Base features, supporting Layer 2 switching and limited Layer 3 routing. Expansion is enabled through modular uplink options and StackWise Plus technology, allowing seamless scalability and simplified administration.
