Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PQ-S – 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PQ-S is a 48-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch from the Catalyst 3650 series, designed for enterprise LAN deployments. It provides four 10G uplink ports and operates with the IP Base software feature set, supporting advanced routing and QoS capabilities in a fixed-configuration form factor.

Technical Details

• Ports: 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplinks: 4× 10G SFP+ uplink ports
• Software: IP Base feature set (includes EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and advanced QoS)
• Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support for connected devices
• Switching Capacity: Wire-speed forwarding on all ports
• Management: Supports Cisco IOS XE, CLI, SNMP, and web-based management interfaces
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable fixed-configuration switch

Configuration & Options

• Model: WS-C3650-48PQ-S (standard PoE, IP Base licensing)
• Uplink Modules: Four 10G SFP+ ports included (transceivers not included, must be ordered separately)
• Licensing: IP Base license preinstalled; upgradeable to IP Services via software license
• Accessories: Optional external power supplies (RPS) and stacking cables supported
• Compatibility: Works with Cisco Catalyst 3650 series stack members via StackWise-160

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for deployment in enterprise wiring closets and campus network distribution layers. It supports mixed environments with IP phones, wireless access points, and end-user devices requiring PoE. The unit is suitable for indoor installation in temperature-controlled server rooms or network cabinets, operating under standard environmental ranges for enterprise equipment.