Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FD-S Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C3650-48FD-S | Part #: WS-C3650-48FD-S | MPN: WS-C3650-48FD-S

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At 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FD-S delivers the throughput needed to sustain line-rate performance across all 48 downlink ports even under sustained full-utilisation scenarios. This metric matters because it tells you whether the switch can actually handle what you throw at it—no artificial bottlenecks, no frame loss during peak traffic, no surprises when your data centre hits full load. For network engineers and infrastructure teams responsible for data centre aggregation layers or campus access deployments, those two numbers represent the difference between theoretical performance and real-world reliability.

The WS-C3650-48FD-S ships with 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), each rated at IEEE 802.3at, backed by a 1025 W power budget. That combination means you can power IP phones, wireless access points, and networked cameras directly from the switch without separate power infrastructure—a major operational simplification in campus environments where hundreds of endpoints need to stay online. The four uplink ports comprise two 10G SFP+ interfaces and two 1G SFP slots, giving you flexibility in how you connect this switch to your core or spine tier. The dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies ensure that a single power failure doesn't cascade into downtime; one PSU can sustain the entire system while the other is replaced or serviced.

Cisco's StackWise-160 technology allows you to stack up to nine WS-C3650-48FD-S units with 160 Gbps of inter-switch bandwidth, creating a logical pool of 432 ports managed as a single entity. This is where the Catalyst 3650 earns its place in mid-to-large campus networks: you avoid the complexity of spanning tree protocol (STP) across dozens of separate switches, reduce management overhead through unified configuration, and gain a clean upgrade path as your network grows. The switch runs Cisco IOS XE, the same familiar operating system you'll find on higher-end platforms, so your team doesn't need to learn a different command syntax or management paradigm. Layer 3 routing capability is built in, enabling inter-VLAN communication without a separate routing appliance in many designs.

Security features integrated into the Catalyst 3650 include MACsec encryption (IEEE 802.1AE), Cisco TrustSec for identity and access control, 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP Source Guard. These controls work together to prevent ARP spoofing, DHCP starvation, and unauthorised device access at the access layer—essential protections in any multi-tenant or high-security environment. The switch also includes an integrated wireless controller capable of managing Cisco access points, eliminating the need for a separate controller appliance in smaller to mid-sized deployments. With 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of flash storage, the platform has sufficient memory for advanced QoS policies, detailed netflow records, and large routing tables. Management options span NETCONF/YANG for programmatic access, OpenFlow for software-defined networking overlays, SNMPv3 for traditional monitoring, and RMON for granular traffic analysis.

At Omnixon Global, we stock the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FD-S for immediate delivery across the GCC region and maintain regional inventory to serve data centres, enterprises, and service providers across Asia and Europe. Whether you need a single unit for campus consolidation or a full stack for a large distribution network, our technical team can configure, test, and ship within your project timeline. For specifications, availability, and custom deployment planning, submit an RFQ through our website—we'll connect you with a solutions engineer familiar with Catalyst 3650 deployments in your vertical.

Connectivity & Performance Specifications

• 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ with 1025 W power budget; two 10G SFP+ and two 1G SFP uplink ports for core or edge interconnect
• 176 Gbps switching fabric and 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate ensure line-rate performance under full port utilisation
• StackWise-160 technology supports up to nine units with 160 Gbps inter-stack bandwidth for simplified management and unified architecture
• Integrated wireless controller for Cisco access point management; eliminates separate controller in small-to-mid deployments
• Layer 3 routing, MACsec, Cisco TrustSec, 802.1X, DHCP Snooping, DAI, and IP Source Guard for comprehensive access-layer security
• Dual hot-swappable power supplies, 4 GB DRAM, 2 GB flash; IOS XE operating system with NETCONF/YANG, OpenFlow, NetFlow, SNMP, and CLI management
• 1U rack form factor; 100–240 VAC input, 50–60 Hz; optimised for campus, data centre access, and remote site deployments