Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PS-S – 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 Stackable Switch

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PS-S is a robust, enterprise-grade, stackable Layer 3 switch designed to deliver high performance, power efficiency, and secure connectivity for modern enterprise networks. With 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, it can power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, CCTV cameras, and IoT endpoints directly through the network cable.

This switch includes 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports for high-speed fiber connectivity to core switches or servers. It supports a PoE+ budget of up to 390W, allowing seamless deployment of powered devices across small to medium office networks.

Built on Cisco’s UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) ASIC architecture, the WS-C3650-24PS-S delivers full Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 capabilities through its LAN Base software image. It supports StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to 9 switches to be stacked with a 160 Gbps stack bandwidth, simplifying expansion, redundancy, and unified management.

This switch is equipped with Cisco IOS XE software, providing modern features such as advanced QoS, policy-based routing, automation, and flexible programmability. With its compact 1U form factor, modular power supply, and enterprise-class reliability, the Cisco WS-C3650-24PS-S is a perfect fit for secure, scalable network access in Pakistan’s growing business environments.

✅ Key Features & Specifications:

• Model: WS-C3650-24PS-S

• Ports:

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

  • 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports (fiber)

• PoE Power Budget: Up to 390W

  • Supports IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+)

• Stacking:

  • Cisco StackWise-160 supported

  • Up to 9 switches per stack

  • 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

• Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: 88 Gbps

  • Forwarding Rate: 65.47 Mpps

• Layer 2/3 Support:

  • VLANs, STP, RSTP, MST

  • Static Routing, Inter-VLAN Routing

  • IPv4 and IPv6 support

  • DHCP Snooping, Multicast Routing

• Security Features:

  • 802.1X Port-based authentication

  • Dynamic ARP Inspection

  • IP Source Guard, Port Security

  • MACsec encryption (hardware dependent)

• Software:

  • Cisco IOS XE

  • LAN Base software image

• Management:

  • SNMP, RMON, CLI, Web GUI

  • Compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure

• Redundancy:

  • Supports dual redundant modular power supplies

  • Field-replaceable modular fans

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable

• Dimensions: 44.5 x 44.5 x 4.45 cm

• Weight: Approx. 6.8 kg

✅ Ideal For:

• Business networks in Pakistan needing PoE-powered deployments

• IP surveillance, VoIP, and Wi-Fi infrastructure

• Enterprise access layers and secure office networking

• Organizations seeking scalable, stackable switching solutions