Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch WS-C3650-48FS-L

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48FS-L is a 48-port Full PoE access switch from the Catalyst 3650 series, equipped with four 1G uplink ports. It operates on the LAN Base software feature set, designed for enterprise edge deployments requiring high-density Power over Ethernet for endpoint devices.

Technical Details

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with Full PoE support
• Uplinks: 4 x 1G (SFP) fixed uplink interfaces
• Software: LAN Base feature set (L) – provides basic Layer 2/3 routing and QoS capabilities
• Power over Ethernet: Full PoE on all 48 ports, suitable for IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable switch
• Model Identifier: WS-C3650-48FS-L (Cisco Catalyst 3650 series)

Configuration & Options

• Included: Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port Full PoE 4x1G Uplink LAN Base switch unit
• Software: Pre-installed LAN Base image, no additional licensing required for base features
• Uplink Modules: Fixed 4x1G SFP ports; SFP transceivers sold separately
• Alternative Models: WS-C3650-24PD-L (24-port PoE, 2x10G uplinks, LAN Base) and WS-C3650-24PD-E (24-port PoE, 2x10G uplinks, IP Services) for different port density or feature requirements
• Stacking: Not supported on this model variant (no stacking module included)

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for deployment in enterprise LAN access layers, such as office floors, branch offices, and campus networks, where it provides power and connectivity to end devices. It is suited for environments requiring reliable PoE delivery across a high number of ports, with a compact fixed-uplink design for standard wiring closets. The LAN Base feature set supports essential network services without advanced routing or security modules.