| Switch Model | Supported | Limitations | |--------------|-----------|--------------| | WS-C3560-24PS, 48TS, etc. | ✅ | 256 MB RAM required | | WS-C3560G-24TS, 48PS | ✅ | | | WS-C3560E-12D, 24TD, 48PD | ✅ | StackWise+, higher TCAM | | WS-C3560V2-24PS, 48TS | ✅ | | | WS-C3560X (all) | ❌ | 3560‑X uses IOS 15.2 or later |
The 15.0(2)SE11 image is significantly larger than 12.2 images — approximately 16 MB compressed. Boot times can increase from under 2 minutes to 5–10 minutes, particularly on older hardware.
The is a critical software image for Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches, representing one of the final and most stable IOS releases (15.0(2)SE11) for this hardware line. As these switches have reached the end of their support life, this version provides necessary security patches and advanced Layer 3 functionalities (IP Services) for legacy enterprise environments and homelabs.
: Enables advanced IPv6 routing protocols, including OSPFv3 and EIGRP for IPv6. C3560-ipservicesk9-mz.150-2.se11.bin
: Signifies that the image is compiled to run in RAM ( m ) and is compressed ( z ).
For engineers maintaining EOL equipment without active support contracts, options include:
A community discussion confirms that 15.0(2)SE11 is indeed intended for 3560‑V2 models, but multiple engineers confirm it also installs and runs correctly on 3560G models. | Switch Model | Supported | Limitations |
For models with a USB port, this method can be faster and works well in isolated lab environments where setting up a TFTP server is cumbersome.
: The binary executable file format.
Before making changes, always back up your current configuration and note your existing IOS version: Switch# enable Switch# copy running-config tftp: Use code with caution. 3. Verify Flash Memory The is a critical software image for Cisco
Compare the resulting hash string against the official value listed on the Cisco Software Download portal. 2. Configure the Boot Variable
Denotes the exact Cisco IOS version . It corresponds to IOS 15.0(2) Release, specifically Service Pack/Maintenance Release SE11 . What Makes the IP Services Image So Special?
For production security, migrate to a newer platform (3560‑X, 3650, 9200) running IOS 15.2(7)E or IOS‑XE.