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CATALYST 3650 48 PORT MGIG 8X10G UPLINK IP SVC
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WS-C3650-12X48UR-E Overview
WS-C3650-12X48UR-E is a high-performance, stackable enterprise switch built with an advanced architecture that combines robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities with versatile power options including a redundant power supply and AC input. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports and 12 high-speed 10G uplink ports via SFP+ modules, providing significant scalability and flexibility for demanding network environments.
WS-C3650-12X48UR-E delivers reliable switching performance and enhanced stacking capability to support growing network demands, making it ideal for campus LANs, branch offices, and data centers. Its design ensures dependable performance, efficient power management, and ease of integration into existing infrastructures while addressing diverse use cases from high-density access environments to complex routed networks.
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WS-C3650-12X48UR-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Switching Capacity
- 160 Gbps
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- IOS
- IP Services
- Power Consumption
- 370W
- POE Support
- POE+
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- SFP Ports
- 12 SFP Ports
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 320 Gbps
- Weight
- 31 lbs
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-12X48UR-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 fixed Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-12X48UR-E
- Depth
- 16.4 inches
WS-C3650-12X48UR-E Use Case
High-Density IoT & IP Surveillance Deployment in Smart Campuses
In a university campus requiring seamless connectivity for hundreds of IP cameras, digital signage and environmental sensors, the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E Catalyst 3650 48-Port mGig switch provides 48 Multi-Gigabit PoE++ ports and eight 10G uplinks to the core network. Its built-in IP Service license enables advanced QoS and multicast routing for real-time video streams. Benefit: Delivers guaranteed power and bandwidth to all surveillance and IoT devices, simplifies management with Cisco DNA Center, and ensures 24/7 operational visibility with zero packet loss.
Resilient Branch Office Connectivity with Redundant 10G Uplinks
A multinational enterprise branch office needs uninterrupted access to cloud-based applications and HQ resources. By deploying the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E at the edge, IT architects leverage eight 10G SFP+ uplinks and IOS-XE IP Services features such as dynamic routing (OSPF/EVPN) and embedded NetFlow. Benefit: Provides sub-millisecond failover between uplinks, optimizes traffic paths for SaaS applications, and reduces mean time to resolution through granular analytics—ensuring business continuity and superior end-user experience.
Retail Network Acceleration for Digital Signage & Wireless APs
A large retail chain requires reliable PoE power for omnichannel digital displays and high-density Wi-Fi in dozens of stores. The WS-C3650-12X48UR-E delivers 740W of total PoE budget across 48 mGig ports, auto-sensing Cisco UPOE++ for next-gen Wi-Fi 6E access points, and eight 10G uplinks for backbone aggregation. Benefit: Streamlines in-store deployments with a single low-latency switching platform, supports future-proof wireless rollouts, and maximizes customer engagement through uninterrupted media delivery.
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Product Comparison Table 
 WS-C3650-12X48UR-E |  WS-C3650-48TQ-E |  WS-C3650-12X48FD-S |  WS-C3650-48PS-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 16.4 inches | 17.0 inches | 15.1 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | 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-C3650-12X48UR-E | WS-C3650-48TQ-E | WS-C3650-12X48FD-S | WS-C3650-48PS-S |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 fixed Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | Supports stacking via Cisco StackWise-160; fixed port configuration with dedicated uplink slots | 48 PoE+ ports (10/100/1000), 12 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 370W | N/A | 365 W | 740W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-12X48UR-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48TQ-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48FD-S | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-48PS-S |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 2 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 31 lbs | 31 lbs | 42 lbs | 36 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 19 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Bushra Khan
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Future ready access switch.
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Matteo Bianchi
5
Reliable performance.
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Owais Raza
4
Easy to manage.
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Laura Green
5
Good quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco WS-C3650-12X48UR-E Catalyst 3650 switch?
The WS-C3650-12X48UR-E is a fixed, stackable Layer 3 Ethernet switch offering 48 multigigabit ports and 8×10G uplinks with an IP Services license for advanced routing and security.
How many ports and uplinks does the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E provide?
It provides 48 multigigabit (1G/2.5G/5G/10G) RJ-45 ports and eight 10G SFP+ uplink interfaces for high-density connectivity and flexible aggregation.
What is Multigigabit Ethernet on this switch?
Multigigabit Ethernet enables each of the 48 RJ-45 ports to run at 1G, 2.5G, 5G or 10G over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cables, supporting high-speed Wi-Fi 6 and endpoint upgrades.
What features does the IP Services license unlock?
The IP Services license adds full Layer 3 routing—OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF Lite—and advanced features like IPv6 support, multicast routing and MPLS for enterprise-grade network design.
Can I stack multiple WS-C3650-12X48UR-E switches?
Yes. It supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to nine switches to form a single logical unit with 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth for simplified management and redundancy.
Does the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No. This SKU does not include PoE capabilities. For PoE, consider the WS-C3650-48PS-E or WS-C3650-48PD-E models.
What is the switch’s total switching capacity and forwarding rate?
It delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring wire-speed performance for all ports simultaneously.
How is the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E powered and cooled?
This model has dual field-replaceable 715 W AC power supplies and front-to-back airflow with redundant cooling fans to maintain continuous operation.
Which management interfaces are available?
Management options include Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, web-based GUI, complete CLI, SNMP v2/v3 and REST API for seamless automation.
What security features are built into the Catalyst 3650?
It supports 802.1X authentication, MACsec encryption, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection and flexible ACLs to enforce endpoint compliance and protect network integrity.
What are the typical deployment use cases?
Ideal for enterprise campus access, high-density wireless aggregation, IoT deployments and branch offices requiring high throughput, advanced routing and solid security.
What are the physical dimensions and rack-mount options?
The switch measures 1.75”×17.5”×16.3” (H×W×D) and includes an industry-standard 19” rack-mount kit for 1U installation in data center or wiring closets.
What environmental specifications apply?
It operates from 0 °C to 45 °C, with storage from –40 °C to 70 °C, and tolerates up to 95% non-condensing humidity for reliable performance in diverse data centers.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software updates and community support. Optional SMARTnet offers 24×7 technical assistance and advanced replacement.
How does the WS-C3650-12X48UR-E differ from standard 3650 models?
This SKU uniquely combines 48 multigigabit ports with eight 10G uplinks and IP Services licensing, enabling higher endpoint speeds and full Layer 3 routing out of the box.
Can the IP Services license be upgraded or migrated?
Yes. You can upgrade or migrate licenses via Cisco’s Smart Licensing portal, enabling feature activation without additional hardware changes or downtime.