Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Equipment Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48TQ-E is a stackable enterprise access switch designed for high-density campus LAN deployments. This model provides 48 data ports with four 10G uplinks, enabling robust wired network aggregation for medium to large-scale operations. It runs the IP Services feature set, supporting advanced routing and security policies for mission-critical traffic. The switch is positioned to deliver reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services in a compact 1RU form factor. Its primary tasks include access layer connectivity, inter-VLAN routing, and high-bandwidth uplink aggregation.

Main Parameters

• Model: WS-C3650-48TQ-E
• Brand: Cisco
• Port Configuration: 48 data ports
• Uplink Ports: 4x 10G uplinks
• Software Feature Set: IP Services
• Product Line: Catalyst 3650 Series
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable enterprise switch

Key Advantages

This model is selected for enterprise projects due to its balance of port density and 10G uplink capacity, which supports high-throughput aggregation without oversubscription. The IP Services license enables advanced QoS, security ACLs, and dynamic routing protocols, making it suitable for converged network environments. As part of the Catalyst 3650 family, it offers operational consistency and simplified management across the network infrastructure.

Compatibility & Integration

The WS-C3650-48TQ-E integrates with standard Ethernet networking environments and supports Cisco IOS software-based management interfaces. It is compatible with other Catalyst 3650 series switches for stacking and unified policy enforcement. The 10G SFP+ uplinks ensure interoperability with existing enterprise core switches and storage networks using industry-standard optical transceivers.