Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PD-S – 24-Port PoE+ Switch with Dual Uplinks and Layer 3 Capabilities

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PD-S is a feature-rich, stackable, Layer 3 access switch that delivers high-performance, flexible power delivery, and scalable management for demanding enterprise networks. Equipped with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it supports PoE+ on all ports with a total PoE budget of up to 390W, perfect for connecting IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT devices.

The WS-C3650-24PD-S also includes 2 x 10/100/1000/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet uplink ports and 2 x 1G SFP fiber uplinks, providing flexible high-speed backbone connectivity for expanding enterprise infrastructures. Built on Cisco’s UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) ASIC architecture, this switch ensures high-speed forwarding, hardware-accelerated services, and full Layer 2 and Layer 3 support.

It supports Cisco StackWise-160, enabling up to 9 switches to be stacked with a total of 160 Gbps of stack throughput, making it highly scalable and efficient for growing networks. The integrated wireless controller functionality (up to 25 access points and 1000 clients) simplifies network convergence, while Cisco IOS XE software allows advanced programmability, automation, and flexible network policy enforcement.

Whether used at the access layer of a campus network or in a branch office, the WS-C3650-24PD-S offers the right balance of power, speed, and intelligent networking for any modern enterprise.

✅ Key Features & Specifications:

• Model: WS-C3650-24PD-S

• Ports:

  • 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ethernet ports

  • 2 x 10/100/1000/2.5G Multigigabit Ethernet uplinks

  • 2 x 1G SFP fiber uplinks

• PoE Power Budget: Up to 390W PoE+

• Stacking:

  • Cisco StackWise-160 support

  • Up to 9 switches in a stack

  • 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

• Switching Capacity: 88 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: 65.47 Mpps

• Layer 2 / Layer 3 Features:

  • VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP

  • Static Routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP

  • Multicast, Policy-Based Routing, DHCP Relay

  • IPv4/IPv6 dual stack

• Security Features:

  • IEEE 802.1X authentication

  • DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection

  • MACsec, TrustSec, ACLs, Port Security

• Wireless Controller:

  • Supports up to 25 APs and 1000 clients

• Management & Software:

  • Cisco IOS XE

  • LAN Base Software Image

  • Supports SNMP, RMON, CLI, Web UI

• Redundancy & Reliability:

  • Supports dual redundant power supplies

  • Modular fan and PSU

• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

• Dimensions: 44.5 x 44.5 x 4.45 cm

• Weight: ~6.8 kg

✅ Ideal For:

• Secure enterprise access networks

• IP telephony, wireless LANs, and CCTV

• Branch offices and campus environments

• Organizations requiring flexible uplinks with PoE+