Cisco Catalyst C3650-48PS-S – 48-Port PoE+ Layer 3 Stackable Gigabit Switch

Cisco Catalyst C3650-48PS-S is a powerful, fully managed, stackable Layer 3 switch that delivers enterprise-class performance, scalability, and flexibility. With 48 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, it provides reliable data and power delivery for connected devices like IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and other PoE-enabled endpoints.

Powered by Cisco’s UADP (Unified Access Data Plane) architecture, the switch supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, high-speed data forwarding, intelligent traffic control, and robust security features. The LAN Base software image includes foundational routing and network management features, making it suitable for small to mid-size enterprise deployments.

The C3650-48PS-S includes modular uplink options (1G/10G SFP or SFP+), allowing flexible connectivity to the network core or data center. It also supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, enabling stacking of up to 9 switches with a stack bandwidth of 160 Gbps, making it easier to manage, expand, and maintain redundancy across large networks.

Integrated with Cisco IOS XE software, the switch supports advanced network automation, QoS, ACLs, and policy-based routing, delivering end-to-end visibility and secure access control.

With support for redundant power supplies, modular fans, and PoE+ budget up to 775W, this switch is designed to meet the high availability and scalability demands of growing businesses.

✅ Key Features & Specifications:

• Model: Cisco Catalyst C3650-48PS-S

• Ports:

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

  • 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports (modular)

• PoE Budget:

  • Up to 775W (PoE+ support on all 48 ports)

• Stacking:

  • Cisco StackWise-160 supported

  • Up to 9 switches per stack

  • 160 Gbps stack bandwidth

• Layer 2/3 Support:

  • VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP

  • Static Routing, RIP, Inter-VLAN Routing

  • IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack

  • DHCP Snooping, Multicast Routing

• Performance:

  • Switching Capacity: 88 Gbps

  • Forwarding Rate: 65.47 Mpps

• Security:

  • IEEE 802.1X, Port Security, MACsec

  • ACLs, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard

• Software:

  • Cisco IOS XE

  • LAN Base software image

• Redundancy:

  • Supports dual redundant power supplies

  • Modular fans

• Form Factor: 1RU, rack-mountable

• Dimensions: 44.5 x 44.5 x 4.45 cm

• Weight: ~7.7 kg

✅ Ideal For:

• Mid-sized and large enterprise access networks

• Unified IP voice, video, wireless, and data access

• Secure PoE deployments for IoT, surveillance, and wireless APs

• Organizations needing flexible, scalable Layer 3 switching