The Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-48PS Layer 3 Switch is the next-generation energy-efficient Layer 3 fast Ethernet switch. This switch supports Cisco EnergyWise technology, which enables companies to measure and manage power consumption of network infrastructure and network-attached devices, thereby reducing their energy costs and their carbon footprint. The Cisco Catalyst 3560V2-48PS Layer 3 Switch consumes less power than its predecessors and is the ideal access layer switch for enterprise, retail, and branch-office environments, as it maximizes productivity and investment protection by enabling a unified network for data, voice, and video.