WS-C3650-48FD-S Cisco WS-C3650-48FD-S 48 port layer 3 switch

Cisco WS-C3650-48FD-S – Catalyst 3650 Series 48-Port PoE+ Switch

The Cisco WS-C3650-48FD-S is a enterprise-class access-layer switch with 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and integrated wireless controller capability. It delivers 1025W AC power supply775W available PoE budgetStackWise-160 technology, it provides 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports: 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 PoE+ ports
• Uplinks: Fixed uplink options (varies by model) – 4x 1G SFP, 2x 10G SFP+, 4x 10G SFP+, 8x 10G SFP+, or 2x 40G QSFP+
• Switching capacity: 160 Gbps stack throughput (StackWise-160)
• Wireless controller: Up to 40 Gbps wireless capacity per switch, supporting 50 APs and 1000 clients
• Default power supply: PWR-C2-1025WAC
• Available PoE power: 775W
• Redundancy: Dual redundant, modular power supplies; three modular fans
• Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• PoE support: Full IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port)
• Software image: Cisco IOS XE, single universal image (LAN Base, IP Base, IP Services)
• Advanced features: IPv4/IPv6 routing, multicast, modular QoS, Flexible NetFlow, AVB, security features

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise access: powering APs, IP phones, and cameras with full PoE+ budget
• Campus edge: converged wired-wireless access with integrated controller functionality
• High-density deployments: scalable stacking with up to 9 switches and 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Licensing: LAN Base, IP Base, or IP Services
• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-160 with stateful switchover (SSO) resiliency
• Redundancy: Supports dual modular PSUs and external RPS 2300
• Warranty: Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) with next business day replacement