WS-C3650-48FWD-S Cisco WS-C3650-48FWD-S 48 port L3 Switch

Cisco WS-C3650-48FWD-S - Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch with 2x10G Uplinks

The Cisco WS-C3650-48FWD-S is an enterprise-class, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch that integrates wired and wireless services on a single platform. With 48 PoE+ ports, dual 10G uplinks, and a high PoE+ budget, it delivers scalable connectivity, robust security, and simplified management for modern business networks.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports: 48x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with PoE+ support
• Uplinks: 2x 1G SFP, 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 104.16 Mpps
• PoE+ Budget: 775W across 48 ports (ideal for dense deployments of powered devices)
• Stacking: Supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology (up to 9 switches, 160 Gbps stack bandwidth)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 2 GB Flash
• VLAN Support: Up to 4094 VLAN IDs
• Layer Features: Advanced Layer 2 switching, basic Layer 3 routing (LAN Base)
• Security: Port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs, TrustSec
• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 19.125 in (1RU rack-mountable)
• Weight: Approx. 17.20 lb
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies supported
• Reliability: Hot-swappable uplink modules, StackWise resiliency, redundant fans

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise LAN access with large numbers of PoE+ powered devices (IP phones, cameras, wireless APs)
• Branch or campus deployments requiring high-performance uplinks and scalable stacking
• Unified wired and wireless management with integrated controller functionality
• Secure VLAN segmentation and Layer 2/3 access control for business-critical networks

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The WS-C3650-48FWD-S runs Cisco IOS XE software with LAN Base features, supporting advanced Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing. Expansion is enabled through dual 10G uplinks and StackWise-160 technology, allowing seamless scalability and simplified administration.