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CATALYST 3650 48PORT MGIG 4X10G UPLINK IP SVCS
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WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E Overview
WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E is an enterprise-grade, stackable switch engineered with a modular architecture that delivers high-performance and versatile Layer 2/Layer 3 routing capabilities. Its design incorporates a fixed AC power supply, ensuring reliable operation while minimizing downtime in critical network environments.
WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E features 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports paired with 12 built-in 10G SFP+ uplink ports, offering robust connectivity and efficient network throughput. With support for Cisco’s StackWise-480 technology, this switch scales seamlessly for campus networks, branch offices, and data center access layers, making it ideal for applications that demand enhanced performance and future-proof expansion.
WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E price is $5,500.00, a 81.8% saving from the Cisco list price of $30,185.00. WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Power Consumption
- 370W
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Depth
- 18.1 inches
- Weight
- 24 lbs
- Memory
- 4 GB
- SFP Ports
- 12 SFP Ports
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 12X48UQ-E
WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E Use Case
High-Density Wi-Fi 6 Deployment in University Campus
Scenario: A large university deploys WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E (Catalyst 3650 48-port mGig with 4×10G uplink and IP Services) in each academic building’s wiring closet to power and aggregate Wi-Fi 6 access points requiring PoE++ and multi-gigabit backhaul. Benefit/Outcome: Delivers up to 2.5× higher per-AP throughput, seamless client roaming, centralized QoS and power management, and future-proof multi-gig connectivity—ensuring 10,000+ concurrent students enjoy high-density wireless performance without packet loss.
Secure Branch Office Routing and Segmentation for Finance
Scenario: A regional finance branch implements WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E with IP Services license to enable OSPF-EIGRP routing, Cisco TrustSec SGT segmentation and 4×10G uplinks to the data center core. Benefit/Outcome: Provides wire-rate L3 switching, dynamic policy-based access control, and encrypted data segmentation—reducing branch firewall load by 40%, accelerating inter-site failover to under 5 seconds and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Converged Multi-Gigabit PoE Surveillance Network in Stadium
Scenario: A professional sports stadium uses WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E to power over 60 4K PoE++ cameras, digital signage and access control devices across multiple concourse zones, with 4×10G uplinks to the security operations center. Benefit/Outcome: Enables up to 90W per port for 4K video streams, guarantees zero-frame loss with priority QoS, consolidates power and data on a single 48-port switch, and simplifies monitoring—improving incident response times by 50%.
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Product Comparison Table 
 WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E |  WS-C3650-12X48UR-L |  WS-C3650-24PDM-L |  WS-C3650-48FWD-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 inches | 18.54 inches | 11.8 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Base | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E | WS-C3650-12X48UR-L | WS-C3650-24PDM-L | WS-C3650-48FWD-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 4 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 RJ-45 downlink ports; 12 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplink slots | 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370W | 370 W | 370 W | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650 12X48UQ-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48UR-L | Cisco Catalyst 3650 24-Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE+ Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 26 lbs | 16.5 lbs | 23 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.32 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Iqra Yasin
5
Excellent throughput with mGig ports.
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Jose Ramirez
4
Stable under heavy load.
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Saif Ullah
5
Enterprise ready.
A
Anna White
5
Very satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E switch?
The Catalyst WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E offers 48 multigigabit Ethernet ports, 4×10 GbE uplinks, advanced IP services, stacking up to nine units, a unified access data plane, and Cisco IOS XE software for high-performance, secure enterprise deployments.
How much switching capacity and forwarding performance does the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E provide?
This model delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 154 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput for demanding campus and branch networks.
What PoE and multigigabit capabilities does the Catalyst 3650 48-port switch support?
The WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E supports multigigabit speeds of 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps on all 48 ports and up to 740 W of PoE+ power budget for high-density wireless access points, IP cameras, and collaboration endpoints.
Which Cisco software licenses are required for the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E?
The switch ships with Network Essentials, offering layer 2 and basic layer 3 features; you can upgrade to Network Advantage for advanced routing, MPLS, and application visibility and control.
How does stacking work on the Catalyst WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E?
Using Cisco StackWise-480 technology, you can stack up to nine WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E units with a single management IP, delivering up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and simplified unified management.
What uplink options and performance does the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E offer?
The switch includes four fixed 10 GbE SFP+ uplink ports, ideal for high-speed core connectivity and aggregation with up to 40 Gbps of uplink capacity.
What are the power supply options and consumption for this switch?
The WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E features dual redundant, hot-swappable AC or optional DC power supplies, with typical power consumption around 400 W (no PoE), scaling up to 1,140 W under full PoE load.
How does the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E secure network traffic?
It includes TrustSec for identity-based access control, MACsec encryption, Secure Group Tags, IPv6 RA Guard, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard and dynamic ARP inspection to protect against advanced threats.
What management tools are supported for the Catalyst 3650 switch?
Administrators can manage the switch via Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs and support for Cisco IOS XE programmability with NETCONF, YANG, and Python scripting.
What are the typical deployment scenarios for the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E?
Ideal for enterprise campus distribution and access layers, mid-size data centers, branch office aggregation, and converged wired and wireless deployments requiring multigigabit performance.
How much memory and storage does the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E provide?
This switch is equipped with 4 GB of default DRAM and 2 GB of Flash storage to support large-scale access control lists, feature-rich IOS XE images, and future software upgrades.
Does the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E support advanced Quality of Service (QoS)?
Yes, it features flexible QoS tools, including hierarchical policing, shaping, queuing, Weighted Tail Drop, and per-host, per-flow, and trusted host classification for optimized application performance.
What warranty and support options are available for this Catalyst switch?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime warranty, with the option to purchase Cisco Smart Net Total Care for 24×7 technical support, advance hardware replacement, and software update licenses.
How do I upgrade the software on the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E?
Use the Cisco IOS XE Software Upgrade feature via CLI or Cisco Prime to download and install new images from Cisco's software repository, ensuring minimal downtime with in-service software upgrades (ISSU).
What environmental specifications apply to the Catalyst 3650 switch?
Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity from 10% to 85% (non-condensing), and compliant with RoHS and WEEE environmental standards for enterprise-class reliability.
Can the WS-C3650-12X48UQ-E integrate with Cisco DNA for network automation?
Absolutely. It fully integrates with Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) for policy-based automation, assurance, analytics, and virtualization to simplify network operations and accelerate deployments.