Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PQ-S Enterprise Switch

Equipment Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PQ-S is a 48-port PoE switch from the Catalyst 3650 series, designed for enterprise local area networks. It provides 48 Power over Ethernet ports and four 10G uplink interfaces, enabling high-density access layer deployments with converged voice, video, and data traffic. The switch runs on the IP Base software feature set, offering a foundation for advanced Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 functionality. This model is suitable for campus access layers requiring PoE for IP phones, wireless access points, and IoT devices.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports
• Uplinks: 4 x 10G uplink interfaces
• Software Feature Set: IP Base (IP Base)
• PoE Support: Yes, Power over Ethernet on all access ports
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 1U switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3650
• Part Number: WS-C3650-48PQ-S

Key Advantages

This model delivers 48 PoE ports and four 10G uplinks in a single compact unit, simplifying cabling and reducing the number of access switches required. The IP Base feature set provides essential routing and QoS capabilities without the cost of full IP Services licensing, making it a cost-effective choice for enterprise access layer deployments. Its high uplink capacity ensures sufficient bandwidth for aggregated downstream traffic from connected endpoints.

Compatibility & Integration

The switch is fully compatible with other Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switches and integrates into existing Cisco LAN infrastructures using standard Ethernet and 10G SFP+ uplinks. It supports industry-standard protocols for VLANs, spanning tree, and link aggregation, ensuring interoperability with third-party network equipment. The IP Base software is upgradeable to IP Services, providing a migration path for network expansion.