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WS-C3650-12X48FD-E Overview

WS-C3650-12X48FD-E is designed with a resilient, modular architecture that enables high performance and seamless scalability for enterprise networks. Built to deliver robust routing and switching capabilities, this Cisco Catalyst 3650 model offers flexible power options and advanced stacking technology, making it ideal for converged wired and wireless access deployments in mid-sized to large organizations.

WS-C3650-12X48FD-E features a blend of 48 high-speed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports alongside 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports to provide reliable connectivity and ample bandwidth for demanding applications. Its efficient design supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, ensuring optimal performance in environments requiring rapid data processing, easy expansion, and simplified management for mission-critical use cases.

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WS-C3650-12X48FD-E Specifications

Product Type
Switch
Power Source
AC Power Supply
Layer Supported
Layer 2 / Layer 3
Form Factor
Rack-mount
Power Consumption
370W
Number of Ethernet Ports
24–48 Ports
Number of Downlink Ports
48 Ports
Manageable
Managed
Ethernet Technology
10/100/1000
Media Type Supported
Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
Redundant Power Supply Supported
Yes
Manufacturer Part Number
WS-C3650-12X48FD-E
Uplink Configuration
10G
IOS
IP Services
POE Support
Non POE
SFP Ports
12 SFP Ports
Memory
512 MB
Rack Units
1 RU
Interface Ports
10/100/1000
Port/Expansion Slot Details
48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports
Flash Memory
256 MB
Switching Capacity
128 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking
160 Gbps
Product Name
Cisco Catalyst 3650 12X48FD-E
Height
1.75 inches
Width
17.5 inches
Depth
12 inches
Weight
25 lbs

WS-C3650-12X48FD-E Use Case

Enterprise Campus Wireless & IoT Convergence with WS-C3650-12X48FD-E

In a large university campus deploying high-density Wi-Fi 6 access points and IoT sensors, the Catalyst 3650 48-port mGig switch (WS-C3650-12X48FD-E) provides multigigabit Power over Ethernet Plus (UPOE) on 12 ports and 2×10G uplinks to the core. Integrated IP Services delivers advanced QoS, secure access via 802.1X, and scalable StackWise™ Virtual so administrators unify wired, wireless and IoT networks. Benefit: Simplified management, guaranteed performance for video and data, and future-proof capacity for 5G-class edge devices.

Branch Office Unified Network Services & Security

A geographically distributed retail chain requires high-availability connectivity, secure segmentation and remote management across 50 branch stores. Deploying WS-C3650-12X48FD-E Catalyst 3650 switches with integrated IP Services and embedded Flexible NetFlow allows real-time traffic analytics, policy-based segmentation and hardware accelerated VPN termination. Benefit: Centralized policy enforcement, accelerated application performance, and reduced OPEX through consistent, secure network services at scale.

Data Center Top-of-Rack Aggregation for Bandwidth-Intensive Apps

In a medium-scale data center hosting video streaming and AI compute clusters, the Catalyst 3650 48-port mGig switch aggregates blade server NICs at 2.5/5/10G speeds and uplinks to spine routers over dual 10G links. Advanced IP Services features—OSPF, BGP, and SSO redundancy—ensure dynamic path routing and nonstop operation. Benefit: High-throughput server consolidation, seamless traffic engineering, and hardened infrastructure for latency-sensitive workloads.

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Product Comparison Table

CATALYST 3650 48PORT MGIG 2X10G UPLINK IP SVCSWS-C3650-12X48FD-ECATALYST 3650 24PORT DATA 2X10G UPLINK LAN BASEWS-C3650-24TD-LCisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port Data 2x10G Uplink LAN BaseWS-C3650-48TD-LCisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE 4x10G Uplink IP BaseWS-C3650-48PQ-SCATALYST 3650 48PORT POE 4X10G UPLINK LAN BASEWS-C3650-48PQ-L
Depth12 inches11.5 inches18.7 inches12.1 inches18.1 inches
Ethernet Technology10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Flash Memory256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Form FactorRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount / N/ARack-mount
Height1.75 inches1 RU1.73 inches1.73 inches1.73 inches
IOSIP ServicesLAN LiteLAN LiteIP ServicesLAN Base
Interface Ports10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Layer SupportedLayer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3
ManageableManagedManagedManagedManaged / UnmanagedManaged
Manufacturer Part NumberWS-C3650-12X48FD-EWS-C3650-24TD-LWS-C3650-48TD-LWS-C3650-48PQ-SWS-C3650-48PQ-L
Media Type SupportedTwisted Pair / Fiber / ComboTwisted PairTwisted PairTwisted PairTwisted Pair / Fiber
Memory512 MB512 MB4 GB512 MB4 GB
Number of Downlink Ports48 Ports24 Ports48 Ports48 Ports48 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports24–48 Ports12–24 Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports
POE SupportNon POENon POENon POEPOE+POE+
Port/Expansion Slot Details48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports24 fixed downlink ports and 2 fixed uplink ports48 copper Ethernet ports and 4 10G SFP uplink ports48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports; 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
Power Consumption370W110W250WApprox. 370W / N/A370 W
Power SourceAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyRedundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/ARedundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
Product NameCisco Catalyst 3650 12X48FD-ECisco Catalyst 3650-24TD-LCisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port 10/100/1000 Switch with 4x10G SFP Uplink, LAN LiteCisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ SwitchCisco Catalyst 3650-48PQ-L Switch
Product TypeSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitch
Rack Units1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU
Redundant Power Supply SupportedYesNoNoYesYes
SFP Ports12 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity128 Gbps128 Gbps256 Gbps160 Gbps128 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking160 Gbps160 Gbps320 Gbps480 Gbps160 Gbps
Uplink Configuration10G10G10G1G1G
Weight25 lbs22 lbs27 lbs24 lbs24.3 lbs
Width17.5 inches19 inches17.1 inches17.3 inches17.3 inches

Reviews & Ratings

R
Roger Bennett
5

IP Services enabled advanced network segmentation.

N
Nimra Ashfaq
4

mGig ports improved wireless performance.

H
Hugo Martinez
5

Consistent switching speed.

S
Shoaib Khan
3

Enterprise ready.

J
Janice Howard
4

Very reliable.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco WS-C3650-12X48FD-E Catalyst 3650 switch?

The WS-C3650-12X48FD-E is a Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series stackable enterprise switch with 48 mGig ports, 2×10G SFP+ uplinks and IP Services feature set.

How many and what type of ports does WS-C3650-12X48FD-E provide?

It provides 48 multigigabit (10/100/1000/2.5G/5G/10G) downlinks and two 10G SFP+ uplinks in a single 1RU chassis.

Which Cisco IOS license is included on WS-C3650-12X48FD-E?

This model ships with the IP Services license, enabling advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and multicast.

Does the Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-12X48FD-E support Power over Ethernet?

Yes, it supports PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) on all 48 mGig ports with a total PoE budget up to 740 W.