Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch

Equipment Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PS-L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise local area network (LAN) deployments. It provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) on all 48 ports, enabling the connection and powering of IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. The switch includes four 1G uplink ports for network backbone connectivity and operates with the LAN Base software feature set. This model serves as a scalable access-layer solution for medium-to-large organizations requiring unified wired and wireless networking.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE support
• Uplinks: 4 x 1G uplink ports (SFP-based)
• Software: LAN Base feature set (fixed, non-upgradeable)
• PoE Budget: Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af/at) on all access ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps (stacking and uplink dependent)
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable, fixed configuration
• Model: WS-C3650-48PS-L (Cisco Catalyst 3650 series)

Key Advantages

This switch is selected for enterprise projects due to its integrated PoE capability, which simplifies cabling and reduces deployment costs for powered devices. The 48-port density with 1G uplinks offers a balance of performance and affordability for access-layer implementations. It supports stacking (via optional modules) to scale port count and simplify management across multiple units. The LAN Base software provides essential Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 routing features, suitable for standard enterprise network architectures.

Compatibility & Integration

The WS-C3650-48PS-L integrates with Cisco Catalyst 3650 series stackable switches and is compatible with Cisco DNA Center for centralized network management (with appropriate licensing). It supports industry-standard protocols including IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation, and IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication. The device is interoperable with Cisco and third-party networking equipment operating within standard Ethernet environments in EU enterprise networks.