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What is a Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch?
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The Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch is a fixed-configuration, stackable access switch delivering up to 480 Gbps of throughput, integrated wireless controller capability, and advanced security features for enterprise edge deployments.
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Which port and power options do Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches support?
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Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches offer models with 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, optional 10-Gigabit uplinks, and PoE/PoE+ power budget of up to 740W to support IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras.
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How does StackWise-160 improve Cisco Catalyst 3650 performance?
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StackWise-160 technology interconnects up to nine Catalyst 3650 switches into a single logical unit with 160 Gbps of bi-directional stacking bandwidth, simplifying management and delivering high availability.
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What are the integrated wireless features on the Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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The Cisco Catalyst 3650 includes an embedded wireless controller supporting up to 40 access points and 1,000 clients per switch, with unified policy enforcement for seamless wired and wireless operations.
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Which network operating system runs on Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches?
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Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches run Cisco IOS XE Software, offering modularity, programmability via RESTCONF/NetConf, advanced security, and automation capabilities for modern network demands.
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How do I license advanced features on the Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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Advanced features on the Catalyst 3650 are enabled through Cisco DNA Essentials or Cisco DNA Advantage licenses, providing network analytics, software-defined access, and enhanced security.
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What security features are available on the Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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Cisco Catalyst 3650 delivers TrustSec segmentation, MACsec encryption, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, and Secure Group Tag (SGT) to safeguard access layer connectivity.
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How do I configure QoS on a Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch?
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Configure QoS on the Catalyst 3650 using class maps, policy maps, and service policies within Cisco IOS XE to prioritize voice, video, and mission-critical data for deterministic performance.
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What is the typical use case for a Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch?
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Ideal for enterprise campus access, branch offices, and converged wired-wireless environments, the Catalyst 3650 delivers consistent policy enforcement, PoE support, and high availability.
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How do I upgrade the IOS XE on a Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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Use the Software Upgrade Manager (SUM) or CLI commands like \
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What redundancy options does the Cisco Catalyst 3650 offer?
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The Catalyst 3650 supports hot-swappable power supplies and field-replaceable fans, plus StackWise-160 for switch-level redundancy, ensuring continuous operation during maintenance.
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How can I monitor a Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch?
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Monitor the Catalyst 3650 using Cisco DNA Center for centralized analytics, SNMP, NetFlow, and built-in Cisco IOS XE telemetry for real-time performance and fault management.
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What are the power supply options for Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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Catalyst 3650 models provide internal fixed power supplies or can be equipped with optional redundant external power supplies for PoE+ environments requiring high availability.
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What warranty and support options are available for Catalyst 3650?
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Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement, plus optional Cisco SMARTnet service for 24/7 technical support and software updates.
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Can Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switches be used in secure network segmentation?
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Yes, with Cisco TrustSec and virtual network segmentation (VLANs, VRFs), the Catalyst 3650 enforces role-based access control and micro-segmentation to isolate traffic securely.
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How do I perform a factory reset on a Cisco Catalyst 3650?
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To factory reset a Catalyst 3650, enter ROMMON mode, erase the startup-config with \
