Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48FD-L – 48-Port Full PoE+ Gigabit Layer 3 Switch with 10G Uplinks

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48FD-L is a fully managed Layer 3 stackable switch designed for the next generation of wired and wireless convergence. With 48 Full PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, it delivers high-speed data transfer and the power needed for modern enterprise devices like IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras.

Built on Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) architecture, this switch enables consistent policy enforcement, deep visibility, and seamless integration across both wired and wireless environments. The WS-C3650-48FD-L supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, advanced QoS, and a wide range of security features for a resilient network infrastructure.

With support for Cisco StackWise-160 technology, up to 9 switches can be stacked into a single logical unit with 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, making it easy to scale and manage multiple switches. It includes modular power supplies and fans for redundancy, ensuring maximum uptime and availability.

This switch is part of the Cisco 3650 Series, specifically designed to support wireless controller functionality and provide smart, simplified management through Cisco IOS XE. It’s a perfect solution for mid-sized businesses and enterprise networks looking to expand their infrastructure while maintaining security, performance, and centralized control.

✅ Key Features & Specifications:

• Model: WS-C3650-48FD-L

• Ports:

  • 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Full PoE+ ports

  • 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports

• PoE Budget:

  • Up to 775W PoE+ power output

  • Supports 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+)

• Stacking:

  • Cisco StackWise-160 support

  • Up to 9 switches per stack

  • 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

• Performance:

  • Switching capacity: 176 Gbps

  • Forwarding rate: 130.95 Mpps

• Layer 2/3 Features:

  • VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, PBR, and Static Routing

  • IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack

  • Multicast, DHCP snooping, and NetFlow

• Security:

  • 802.1X, MACsec, Dynamic ARP Inspection

  • TrustSec, Port Security, ACLs

• Wireless Controller:

  • Built-in controller for up to 50 access points and 1000 clients

• Software:

  • Cisco IOS XE

  • LAN Base image

• Power Supply:

  • Dual redundant, modular power supply support

  • Modular fans

• Form Factor: 1 RU rack-mountable

• Dimensions: 44.5 x 44.5 x 4.45 cm

• Weight: ~7.8 kg

✅ Ideal For:

• Medium to large enterprise networks

• Unified wired and wireless infrastructure

• VoIP, CCTV, and high-speed access applications

• Scalable and secure access layer deployments