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WS-C3650-48FQM-L
CATALYST 3650 48PORT MINI 4X10G UPLINK LAN BASE
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WS-C3650-48FQM-L Overview
WS-C3650-48FQM-L is a high-performance, stackable switch from the Cisco Catalyst 3650 series engineered for enterprise campus environments. Built on a robust Cisco IOS XE architecture, it supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and is optimized for demanding network applications with reliable performance, advanced Quality of Service (QoS), and integrated security features.
Designed with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, the WS-C3650-48FQM-L offers flexible connectivity along with comprehensive power options via a built-in AC power supply. Its stacking capability and scalability make it ideal for growing networks while its efficient performance addresses critical use cases such as branch office connectivity, campus access, and mid-sized data center deployments.
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WS-C3650-48FQM-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 130W
- 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
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-48FQM-L
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port Fixed Switch (LAN Base)
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11.8 inches
- Weight
- 14.5 lbs
WS-C3650-48FQM-L Use Case
High-Density Campus Access Layer for Secure VLAN Segmentation
In a multi-building university environment, IT teams deploy the WS-C3650-48FQM-L Catalyst 3650 48-port mini switch with 4×10G uplinks to aggregate lab workstations, admin offices and voice gateways into distinct VLANs. This architecture delivers low-latency performance, hardware-accelerated QoS and policy-based security, enabling scalable segmentation and simplified network management across hundreds of endpoints.
Wireless AP and IoT Edge Aggregation in Manufacturing
A global manufacturing plant uses the WS-C3650-48FQM-L to connect 30 Wi-Fi 6 access points and 50 industrial IoT sensors over fiber-backed SFP ports. With LAN Base features, QoS prioritization and seamless 10G uplinks to the distribution core, the switch ensures real-time analytics, deterministic automation control and uninterrupted production line monitoring.
SMB Data Center Leaf Switch for Virtualization Clusters
An SMB data center integrates the WS-C3650-48FQM-L Catalyst 3650 as a leaf node to serve a VMware ESXi cluster and iSCSI SAN. Four 10G uplinks provide aggregated throughput to the aggregation layer, while Cisco IOS LAN Base simplifies provisioning, reduces latency for east-west traffic and delivers enterprise-grade reliability for virtual machine workloads.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3650-48FQM-L |  WS-C3650-12X48FD-E |  WS-C3650-48PQ-L |  WS-C3650-48TD-L |  WS-C3650-12X48UZ-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.8 inches | 12 inches | 18.1 inches | 18.7 inches | 17 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Lite | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 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 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3650-48FQM-L | WS-C3650-12X48FD-E | WS-C3650-48PQ-L | WS-C3650-48TD-L | WS-C3650-12X48UZ-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 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 | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 copper Ethernet ports and 4 10G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 12 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 130W | 370W | 370 W | 250W | 370 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port Fixed Switch (LAN Base) | Cisco Catalyst 3650 12X48FD-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PQ-L Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port 10/100/1000 Switch with 4x10G SFP Uplink, LAN Lite | Cisco Catalyst 3650 12X48UZ-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 14.5 lbs | 25 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 27 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.1 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kiran Noor
4
Reliable LAN Base feature set.
J
Jens Hoffmann
5
Stable switching.
A
Ahsan Ali
3
Good deployment experience.
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Nicole Adams
4
Very satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port Mini 4x10G Uplink LAN Base (WS-C3650-48FQM-L)?
The WS-C3650-48FQM-L is a fixed-configuration Layer 3 access switch offering 48 1G SFP ports, four 10G uplink slots and Cisco’s LAN Base feature set for enterprise-grade connectivity and scalability.
Which uplink modules does the Catalyst 3650 48FQM-L support?
It supports up to four hot-swappable 10G modular SFP+ uplinks, enabling flexible integration of fiber or copper transceivers for high-performance backbone and aggregation links.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does this model deliver?
The switch delivers up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 130 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding access and distribution-layer environments.
Can the WS-C3650-48FQM-L be stacked, and if so, how many units?
Yes. It supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to nine switches to be stacked and managed as a single logical unit for simplified operations and increased redundancy.