Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch

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SKU: CSC-WS-C3650-48FS-E | Part #: WS-C3650-48FS-E | MPN: WS-C3650-48FS-E

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About the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch

As an L2/L3 switching platform supporting BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS routing protocols, the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E delivers enterprise-grade connectivity for campus and branch network fabrics. This Cisco switch combines 48 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 4 × 1G SFP uplinks, providing 176 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 130.8 Mpps. With a 740W PoE budget compliant to IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards, the platform powers dense endpoint deployments while maintaining high-speed core connectivity through its stacking architecture.

Network engineers and IT procurement teams will appreciate the WS-C3650-48FS-E's support for up to 9 stacked units via Cisco StackWise-480 technology, delivering 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth and scaling to 9,000 available MAC address table entries across the fabric. Running Cisco IOS XE with IP Services licensing, the switch supports Layer 3 routing over IPv4 and IPv6, policy-based routing (PBR), and up to 1,000 VLANs. The 1RU form factor, 4 GB DRAM, and 2 GB flash storage enable reliable operations in rack-dense environments. This platform scales from single-unit deployments through fully stacked 9-member configurations without replacing core infrastructure.

Campus and Branch Deployment Scenarios

  • Access layer aggregation for multi-building office parks requiring dense PoE+ power delivery and local L3 switching
  • Branch office backbone connecting multiple VLANs with BGP or OSPF uplinks to WAN edge devices
  • Stacked core cluster providing redundancy and load balancing across up to 9 interconnected units
  • IP telephony and wireless access point consolidation leveraging the 740W PoE budget
  • Enterprise campus fabric supporting dynamic routing protocols and policy-based traffic steering

For enterprise deployments of the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUCSC-WS-C3650-48FS-E
Part NumberWS-C3650-48FS-E
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Product SeriesCisco Catalyst 3650
Form Factor1RU rack-mountable
Total Ports48 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 PoE+ + 4 x 1G SFP uplinks
Uplink Ports4 x 1G SFP
PoE StandardIEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+)
Total PoE Budget740W
Switching Capacity176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate130.8 Mpps
Stacking TechnologyCisco StackWise-480
Stacking Bandwidth480 Gbps
Maximum Stack Members9
DRAM4 GB
Flash Storage2 GB
Operating SystemCisco IOS XE
Software License TierIP Services (LAN Base and IP Base features also included)
Layer 3 Routing ProtocolsOSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, PBR, IPv4, IPv6
Maximum VLANs1000
MAC Address Table Size32000 entries
Security Features802.1X, MACsec-256, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
ManagementCisco DNA Center, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, REST API
Power SupplyDual redundant power supply capable (second PSU field-installable)
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.73 x 17.5 x 15.8 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 40.1 cm)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch

What does the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?

The Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48FS-E Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.