Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-24PD-S Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C3650-24PD-S | Part #: WS-C3650-24PD-S | MPN: WS-C3650-24PD-S

Contact for Pricing — Request a Quote

The Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-24PD-S operates as a Layer 3 managed switch with static routing, OSPF, and EIGRP stub protocol support built into the IP Base feature set. This positioning means the device handles inter-VLAN routing and basic dynamic routing scenarios without requiring separate routers, making it suitable for campus access and small-to-medium distribution roles where layer 3 termination is needed but BGP and EVPN are not required. The integrated Unified Access controller eliminates the need for a separate wireless management appliance when deploying Cisco access points, a practical advantage for organizations consolidating their network footprint.

At its core, the WS-C3650-24PD-S delivers 24 downlink ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) conforming to IEEE 802.3at, backed by a 640 watt total power budget distributed across all ports. This capability proves critical for deployments mixing VoIP phones, surveillance cameras, and wireless access points on a single infrastructure without dedicated power lines. The addition of two 10G SFP+ uplink ports provides escape routes to distribution or core fabric with sufficient bandwidth for aggregation in medium-scale environments. Cisco's StackWise-480 technology bonds up to nine of these units together, creating a unified switching plane with 480 gigabits per second of stack bandwidth and a combined 176 gigabit switching capacity per unit, allowing network architects to scale port density without introducing separate management domains.

Network engineers and site infrastructure teams value this platform because the switching architecture handles 130.95 million packets per second, sufficient for wire-rate forwarding on all 24 gigabit ports simultaneously. The 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of flash storage meet the memory demands of mid-sized access deployments, while Cisco's security toolkit—including 802.1X port-based authentication, TrustSec with Scalable Group Tags, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard—integrates directly into the forwarding pipeline without requiring external appliances. Flexible NetFlow enables real-time traffic visibility for capacity planning and troubleshooting, a feature many teams rely on before investing in dedicated network telemetry platforms.

The 1U rack form factor and dual redundant power supply capability (second PSU sold separately) align the Catalyst 3650 with standard data centre racking practices. Its operating range of 0°C to 45°C covers typical enterprise closet and modular data centre conditions, though users in hot climates or equipment-dense facilities should verify ambient conditions during sizing. The WS-C3650-24PD-S (and its siblings in the 3650 series) ship with a fixed configuration, meaning port count and PoE capability are determined at purchase rather than through modularity; this trade-off reduces cost and complexity compared to chassis-based platforms while sacrificing upgrade flexibility.

For organizations operating across multiple locations or managing both wired and wireless infrastructure from a unified control plane, the Cisco Catalyst 3650 occupies a pragmatic middle ground. It is neither a feature-rich data-centre core switch nor a bare-bones access-layer device, but rather a capable distribution or aggregation platform for campus networks, small branch offices, and AI lab clusters that need integrated wireless management, sufficient PoE delivery, and basic routing without the complexity or cost of a full modular system. Omnixon Global stocks the WS-C3650-24PD-S across our UAE and GCC operations, with direct channel access to Cisco's warranty and support infrastructure. Whether you are consolidating your access layer, expanding wireless capacity, or upgrading a branch site, please submit an RFQ through our portal or contact our network solutions team for lead times, configuration assistance, and technical validation against your environment.

Interface & Connectivity Specifications

• 24 × 1 Gbps PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3at) with 640 W total power budget, supporting powered access points, phones, and cameras on single infrastructure
• 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth escape to distribution fabric or redundant aggregation
• StackWise-480 technology enabling up to 9 units in single managed stack with 480 Gbps inter-unit bandwidth
• Integrated Cisco Unified Access controller for wireless management without external appliance; supports Cisco access points natively
• Switching capacity of 176 Gbps per unit with 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate; sustained wire-rate performance on all gigabit ports
• 4 GB DRAM and 2 GB flash storage supporting stable operation in medium-sized access and distribution deployments
• Dual redundant power supply slots (second PSU optional) with standard 1U rack-mount form factor