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WS-C3650-48FWD-S
Cisco WS-C3650-48FWD-S Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Sw...
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WS-C3650-48FWD-S combines managed Layer 3 access switching with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and fixed uplinks comprising two 10G SFP+ ports and two 1G SFP ports. The rack-mount 1U chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 3650 family and includes the IP Base feature set for enterprise access networks. Its integrated wireless controller capability supports converged wired and wireless operation alongside connections for IP phones, access points, and wired clients. The discontinued WS-C3650-48PWD-S is the ordinary PoE bundle rather than the full-PoE configuration offered here. A 48-port full PoE access switch provides copper endpoint connectivity without making the uplink architecture modular: removable network cards cannot change the installed uplink count. Hardware selection therefore establishes both the copper access density and the available fiber uplink arrangement.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S price for new stock is $4,662.00. WS-C3650-48FWD-S refurb price is $344.72. WS-C3650-48FWD-S is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity defines the aggregate switching capability of this non-multigigabit, 48-port configuration. Static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, and routed-access OSPF support IP Base routing requirements; PBR provides policy-based traffic forwarding. Full enterprise routing and PIM multicast routing require a different software feature set. WS-C3650-48FWD-S supports 32000 MAC address entries and a 24000-entry IPv4 route scale that includes ARP and learned routes. The Cisco Unified Access Data Plane ASIC handles forwarding, while 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of flash support system operation and image storage. RSTP and MSTP address spanning-tree operation, and LACP supports Ethernet channel formation. Management uses the command-line interface, console access, SSH or Telnet, SNMP, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure; encrypted administrator access requires the appropriate cryptographic image. Three modular fans provide chassis cooling. These capabilities remain distinct from the network license: hardware scale does not grant routing functions excluded from IP Base, and a software upgrade does not add physical uplink ports.
Specify WS-C3650-48FWD-S as new sealed or certified refurbished, and include the required quantities and accessories on the purchase order. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with every powered port verified under load, rated-speed port links checked, firmware verified, and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units, up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; eligible Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty support ends October 31, 2026. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, with Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA regional stock and RMA operations.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | IP Base |
Port Configuration | 48x1G PoE+ / 2x10G SFP+ / 2x1G SFP |
PoE Budget | 775W |
Stacking | StackWise-160 / 9 members |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 31, 2021. |
In a multi-building university campus, IT teams deploy the WS-C3650-48FWD-S to power 200+ Wi-Fi 6 APs via 48-port PoE and aggregate traffic over dual 10 GbE uplinks. Outcome: seamless campus-wide wireless roaming, centralized policy enforcement with Cisco DNA, and 40% faster network provisioning—enabling reliable mobile learning and research collaboration.
A global retailer equips each regional store with the Catalyst 3650 48-port switch to support IP phones, HD video endpoints, and digital signage. With built-in QoS, 5 AP licenses and redundant 10 GbE uplinks, the network delivers crystal-clear voice calls, smooth video conferencing, and real-time inventory updates. Benefit: 30% reduction in voice quality issues and 25% faster rollout of new store sites.
A 300-bed hospital uses the WS-C3650-48FWD-S to segment medical IoT devices, surveillance cameras, and nurse-call systems into separate VRFs. The switch’s 48-port PoE powers bedside monitors and access points, while Cisco TrustSec enforces HIPAA-compliant access controls. Result: fortified patient data security, 50% fewer network breaches, and a consolidated infrastructure that cuts operational costs by 20%.
When an existing branch uses converged wired and wireless access, the five access point licenses in this bundle matter separately from endpoint power. Mobility-controller requirements determine whether those entitlements are used. Before the PO, verify the quoted unit's access point licenses and the intended wireless operating mode.
When extending an installed Catalyst 3650 stack, matching software feature sets determine membership rather than port density alone. Specify C3650-STACK-KIT= where stacking hardware is needed, and select STACK-T2-50CM=, STACK-T2-1M=, or STACK-T2-3M= for the physical arrangement. Confirm matching software and installed stack adapters before the PO.
When purchasing a configuration-validation unit ahead of a broader rollout, logical-interface scale is a separate acceptance criterion from physical port availability. The platform supports 1000 switched virtual interfaces and 4094 VLAN IDs. Specify the intended interface and VLAN configuration, and confirm that staging covers those requirements before the PO.
More than two simultaneous 10G uplinks
WS-C3650-48FWD-S provides only two simultaneous 10G uplinks. Its fixed uplink architecture has no network expansion-card bay, so additional 10G uplink ports cannot be added.
Full enterprise routing under IP Base
WS-C3650-48FWD-S supports routed-access OSPF and EIGRP Stub, not full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, or IS-ISv4 under IP Base. Those functions require the IP Services feature set.
Cisco support beyond October 2026
Cisco hardware support and eligible service coverage for WS-C3650-48FWD-S end October 31, 2026. A multiyear deployment requiring Cisco coverage beyond that date exceeds the remaining support window.
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| WS-C3650-48FWD-S |  WS-C3650-48FS-E |  WS-C3650-24PD-L |  WS-C3650-48FQM-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 486 mm | 486 mm | 448 mm | 296 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3650-48FWD-S | WS-C3650-48FS-E | WS-C3650-24PD-L | WS-C3650-48FQM-L |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 92 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.8 kg. | 7.8 kg | 7.26 kg | 5.74 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 20 January 2024
Full PoE and uplinks delivered consistent results.
Reviewed on the 5 January 2017
IP Base sufficient for access needs.
Reviewed on the 10 February 2019
Stable platform.
Reviewed on the 8 December 2021
No downtime.
Reviewed on the 28 August 2026
Reliable choice.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S identifies a Catalyst 3650 bundle: WS-C3650 identifies the series, 48 indicates the access-port count, F indicates full PoE, W identifies the five-access-point-license bundle, D indicates two 10G uplinks, and S specifies IP Base. The complete identifier distinguishes this wireless-enabled bundle from ordinary hardware configurations.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S is managed through the CLI using console access, SSH, or Telnet, with SNMP and Cisco Prime Infrastructure available for network management. SSH and cryptographic SNMPv3 require the appropriate cryptographic software image. Confirm the management image and intended administrator-access method when specifying a replacement or staging unit.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S reached end of sale on October 31, 2021, and eligible Cisco support ends October 31, 2026. The bundle is discontinued, with no direct migration PID assigned. New service attachment and contract renewal have also closed, so remaining coverage depends on existing eligible support arrangements.
ORM offers WS-C3650-48FWD-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original-owner Enhanced Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty is separate, with eligible support ending October 31, 2026.
The Catalyst 3650 bundle includes IP Base and five access point licenses; legacy optional Cisco DNA Advantage and Cisco DNA Premier subscription paths carried three-year minimum terms. Right-to-use activation governs software feature-set changes. Confirm the quoted entitlements rather than assuming either hardware condition includes an active subscription.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S can supply 30W on every access port when configured with two PWR-C2-1025WAC supplies, but its default single-supply PoE budget is 775W. That allocation is shared across powered devices. Specify a second PWR-C2-1025WAC= when the required simultaneous endpoint load exceeds the default allocation.
A Catalyst 3650 StackWise-160 stack contains nine members and provides 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth. Stacking hardware is optional; C3650-STACK-KIT= and STACK-T2-50CM=, STACK-T2-1M=, or STACK-T2-3M= identify the corresponding hardware and cable choices. Members must use matching software feature sets, so confirm both hardware installation and software compatibility.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S is the full-PoE bundle with a 775W default allocation, while WS-C3650-48PWD-S is the PoE bundle with 390W. Both configurations are discontinued. The full-PoE model addresses higher aggregate endpoint-power requirements; the ordinary PoE model addresses legacy installations whose simultaneous powered-device load fits the lower allocation.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S includes IP Base, while WS-C3650-48FD-E includes IP Services with full enterprise routing functions such as BGPv4 and IS-ISv4. Both models are discontinued. The IP Base bundle addresses legacy routed-access requirements; the IP Services configuration addresses existing installations that specifically depend on its advanced routing feature set.
WS-C3650-48FWD-S provides two 10G uplinks, whereas WS-C3650-48FWQ-S provides four 10G uplinks. Both wireless bundles are discontinued, and their uplinks are fixed. The two-uplink configuration addresses legacy installations requiring that connection count; the four-uplink configuration addresses existing designs requiring more simultaneous 10G connections without changing the uplink hardware.
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