2960g vs 3560g switches

[wthomas614]

what are the main differences between 2960G and 3560G switches?

[Edison Ortiz]

There are many differences and the main one being 2960G is Layer2 Switch while 3560G is a Layer2 and Layer3 Switch.

With a 3560G, you can create multiple Vlans in your network and route between them without the need for an external router.

HTH,

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Edison.

[wthomas614]

Edison, thanks for the quick reply. Is the management pretty much the same? And will the 3560 be more beneficial security wise?

[Edison Ortiz]

Management is mostly done from the command line and it uses Cisco IOS. The beauty of Cisco IOS is pretty similar interface across all platforms. From high-end routers to low-end switches.

3560 provides more features but you be the judge and compare:

2960

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6406/index.html

3560

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5528/index.html

[wthomas614]

Thanks again...