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WS-C3650-48FQ-E Overview
WS-C3650-48FQ-E is engineered with a fixed architecture that integrates a robust design supporting diverse power options including AC power with redundant capability, and it features 48 high-performance 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports complemented by 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports. The integrated stacking technology ensures seamless scalability and high availability for demanding enterprise environments.
WS-C3650-48FQ-E delivers reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance optimized for campus, branch, and edge deployments. Its efficient power consumption, advanced security features, and flexible configuration make it ideally suited for high-density connectivity and mission-critical network applications.
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WS-C3650-48FQ-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
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 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
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- POE Support
- POE+
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Weight
- 28 lbs
- Depth
- 12.8 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Power Consumption
- 355 W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-48FQ-E
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch
WS-C3650-48FQ-E Use Case
Campus VoIP & Wi-Fi Convergence with Cisco Catalyst 3650-48FQ-E
In a large university campus, network engineers deploy the WS-C3650-48FQ-E to power 48 IP phones and 24 high-density 802.11ac Wave 2 access points over full PoE. Leveraging 4×10G uplinks and IP Services capabilities, they achieve seamless voice and wireless convergence, enforce QoS policies end-to-end, and centralize management in Cisco DNA Center. Outcome: stable multi-service delivery, 740W PoE budget, 30% reduction in network downtime and simplified operations.
Enterprise Video Surveillance & Access Layer Aggregation
A retail chain integrates 40 full-PoE IP cameras per location on the Catalyst 3650-48FQ-E, using its 4×10G uplinks to aggregate encrypted video streams into the core. With advanced IP Services features—Dynamic ARP Inspection, ACLs and NetFlow—IT secures and prioritizes critical surveillance traffic. Outcome: centralized real-time monitoring, 740W PoE support for up to 48 cameras, simplified cabling and a 25% faster incident response time.
Branch Office Virtualization & Secure Segmentation
A multi-site financial services firm standardizes on the WS-C3650-48FQ-E as its branch access switch. Full PoE powers IP phones, wireless controllers and IoT sensors while 4×10G uplinks feed virtualized servers. Leveraging IP Services for VRF-lite, advanced QoS and policy-based routing, the firm isolates guest, corporate and VoIP traffic. Outcome: improved application performance, end-to-end encryption, streamlined compliance and a 40% increase in network throughput.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3650-48FQ-E |  WS-C3650-48TS-S |  WS-C3650-48PD-L |  WS-C3650-12X48UZ-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.8 inches | 12.8 inches | 16.5 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | 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-C3650-48FQ-E | WS-C3650-48TS-S | WS-C3650-48PD-L | WS-C3650-12X48UZ-L |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 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+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 ports and 4 fixed SFP uplink ports | 48 PoE+ ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 RJ45 ports, 12 SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 355 W | N/A | 370 W | 370 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48TS-S | Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PD-L | Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48UZ-L Stackable Access Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 28 lbs | 25 lbs | 23 lbs | 28 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nida Ashraf
4
Handles enterprise traffic reliably without packet drops.
R
Ruben Martinez
5
Great option for scalable campus networks.
S
Salman Rauf
5
Deployment was straightforward.
J
Jennifer Lee
5
Very dependable switch.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3650-48FQ-E?
The Catalyst 3650-48FQ-E is a stackable enterprise switch with 48 full PoE+ ports, four 10G SFP+ uplinks, an IP Services license, and Cisco IOS XE for advanced connectivity and security.
What are the main features of the Catalyst 3650-48FQ-E?
It offers 48 PoE+ ports with a 740W power budget, 4x10G SFP+ uplinks, 160 Gbps StackWise-160, Cisco IOS XE IP Services, Layer 3 routing, advanced QoS, and high availability.
How much power does each PoE+ port support?
Each PoE+ port delivers up to 30W, with a total system budget of 740W, ideal for wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones.
What uplink options are available on this switch?
The switch includes four 10G SFP+ uplink ports supporting fiber transceivers or direct-attach cables for flexible, high-speed aggregation.