Cisco WS-C3650-48PS-E Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch

Enterprise-Class Converged Wired and Wireless Access Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PS-E is a high-performance 48-port Gigabit PoE+ stackable switch designed to deliver a unified wired and wireless networking experience for modern enterprise environments. Built by Cisco Systems, this Catalyst 3650 Series switch combines advanced Layer 3 routing, scalable stacking, and integrated wireless controller capabilities, making it a reliable solution for campus access and network aggregation layers.

Equipped with 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support, the switch can deliver up to 30W per port to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT devices. With a 390W PoE power budget, it supports high-density powered device deployments without requiring additional infrastructure.

The switch includes 4 fixed 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports, enabling high-speed fiber connectivity to aggregation switches or core network layers. Powered by the Cisco UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) ASIC architecture, the WS-C3650-48PS-E ensures optimized performance with 104 Gbps switching capacity and 77.37 Mpps forwarding rate for reliable data processing across enterprise networks.

With Cisco StackWise-160 technology, up to nine switches can be stacked together, creating a single logical system with 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth. This architecture simplifies management, improves network resiliency, and allows seamless expansion as network requirements grow.

Running the IP Services software feature set on Cisco IOS XE, the switch delivers full Layer 3 routing capabilities, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and Policy-Based Routing (PBR). This makes it suitable for organizations requiring advanced routing features at the access layer.

A key advantage of the Catalyst 3650 platform is its integrated wireless controller functionality, which supports up to 25 wireless access points and 1000 wireless clients per switch or stack. This convergence of wired and wireless networks reduces infrastructure complexity while improving performance and visibility.

The switch also includes Cisco EnergyWise technology, allowing administrators to monitor and control power consumption across connected devices, helping enterprises improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.

With PoE+ device support, advanced Layer 3 routing, integrated wireless management, and scalable stacking capabilities, the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PS-E provides a robust and future-ready switching solution for enterprise campus networks.

Product Specifications – Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PS-E Switch
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FAQs:

Q1. Are the uplink ports modular or fixed?
The uplink ports on the WS-C3650-48PS-E are fixed. They consist of 4 x 1G SFP slots and cannot be swapped for 10G modules. If you require 10G uplinks, you would need a model like the WS-C3650-48FQ-E.

Q2. What is the benefit of the IP Services license?
IP Services is the highest software tier for this series. It provides full IPv4/IPv6 dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), whereas IP Base is limited to static routing and EIGRP Stub.

Q3. Can this switch be powered by a redundant power supply?
Yes. The switch has two power supply slots. It typically ships with one 640W AC supply, and a second can be added for 1+1 redundancy or to increase the total PoE budget.

Q4. Is a stacking kit included with the switch?
No. The stacking modules (C3650-STACK-KIT) and StackWise-160 cables must be purchased separately if you intend to stack multiple units.

Q5. Does this switch support NetFlow?
Yes. It supports Flexible NetFlow (FNF) on all ports, providing deep visibility into application-level traffic patterns across the network.