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

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

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

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The Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-24PS-S represents a reliable workhorse for mid-market and growing enterprise networks that depend on straightforward power delivery to access devices. With a 370W PoE+ budget distributed across 24 ports, this Cisco switch addresses the practical needs of campus deployments where IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras require consistent, monitored power. Each port supports the full IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) standard, enabling up to 30W per port where needed, a capacity that matters when deploying higher-draw endpoints across distributed buildings or data centre edge locations.

Network engineers and infrastructure managers favour the WS-C3650-24PS-S when they need proven Layer 3 switching without over-engineering for massive scale. Cisco's IOS XE operating system runs on a straightforward 4GB DRAM and 2GB Flash architecture—adequate for typical campus routing logic including static routes and RIPv2. The switch handles 88 Gbps forwarding bandwidth and achieves 176 Gbps switching capacity, sufficient for real-world traffic patterns in organisations with 500–2,500 devices. A forwarding rate of 65.5 million packets per second means minimal latency when packets traverse between VLANs or route toward upstream aggregation.

Stacking emerges as the primary scaling strategy for this platform. The WS-C3650-24PS-S participates in Cisco's StackWise-160 architecture, allowing up to nine switches to operate as a single logical entity with 160 Gbps of inter-stack bandwidth. This design pattern eliminates the need for expensive core switches in smaller networks and simplifies operational overhead—one management interface, unified firmware, coherent MAC learning. A network operations team can grow from a single WS-C3650-24PS-S to a full stack without redesigning their architecture, then migrate upward to larger platforms only when genuine demand appears. Four 1G SFP uplink ports provide flexibility for connecting to existing fibre infrastructure or aggregating toward a core switch when stacking is not the right fit.

Cisco's commitment to redundancy extends to power supply architecture on the Catalyst 3650 series. The WS-C3650-24PS-S supports optional Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series PWR-C2 modules, allowing dual power entry into a single chassis. This design is particularly valued in edge deployments where a single power failure should not cascade into downtime. The switch's 1U form factor and standard 44.5cm width fit seamlessly into existing 19-inch rack infrastructure, occupying minimal vertical space while delivering substantial port density. Operating temperature tolerance from 0°C to 45°C covers most climate-controlled data centres and server rooms; the 277,198-hour MTBF reflects decades of operational field experience with the Catalyst 3650 platform.

The LAN Base software license bundled with this model provides practical Layer 3 capabilities without licensing fees for advanced features. Organisations evaluating the WS-C3650-24PS-S typically ask: do we need dynamic routing, advanced QoS, or MPLS? If the answer is no—if your topology is small enough for static routing—LAN Base delivers the answer without unnecessary cost. System administrators responsible for network provisioning in GCC enterprises often adopt this switch in branch offices, remote facilities, or as an entry point into a larger stacked environment. Omnixon Global stocks the WS-C3650-24PS-S across our regional warehouses, backed by our engineering team's direct hands-on experience with Cisco switching platforms across data centres, AI labs, and enterprise campuses throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Asia. Contact us with your port count, PoE requirements, and uplink strategy to receive a comprehensive quote and technical assessment.

Interface & Connectivity

• 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, each supporting up to 30W; 370W total PoE power budget with per-port granularity
• 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports for fibre connectivity or aggregation toward core infrastructure
• RJ-45 and Mini-USB console ports for out-of-band management; USB Type-A for software backup and recovery
• StackWise-160 interconnect capability; supports up to 9 switches in a single logical stack with 160 Gbps stack bandwidth
• Redundant power supply support via Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series PWR-C2 modules for high-availability deployments
• 1U rackmount form factor, 44.5cm width; operates across 0°C to 45°C ambient range
• 176 Gbps switching capacity; 88 Gbps forwarding bandwidth; 65.5 Mpps forwarding rate for real-time packet handling
• Cisco IOS XE with LAN Base license; static routing, RIPv2, and essential Layer 3 switching without premium feature costs