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WS-C3650-48PQ-E
Cisco WS-C3650-48PQ-E Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Swi...
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WS-C3650-48PQ-E is a Layer 3 enterprise access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ copper ports and four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks. The full-width 1U chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series and carries the IP Services feature set for advanced IPv4 and IPv6 routing. Its built-in uplink architecture does not require a removable network card, and the uplink interfaces can also operate with supported Gigabit SFP transceivers. This 48-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch connects powered endpoints while retaining routing at the access edge. The discontinued WS-C3650-48FQ-E differs by providing a 775W default PoE budget, making power allocation the principal distinction between these legacy configurations.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E price for new stock is $7,344.75, a 76.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $31,548.00. WS-C3650-48PQ-E refurb price is $1,197.00. WS-C3650-48PQ-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity defines the standalone switching envelope, while 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate sets the packet-processing ceiling for this four-uplink configuration. 390W of shared PoE power requires endpoint allocations rather than an assumption that every powered port can draw its maximum simultaneously. OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4 support advanced unicast routing; OSPFv3 and EIGRPv6 extend routing to IPv6, while PIM-SM and PIM-DM support multicast distribution. WS-C3650-48PQ-E carries 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of flash for runtime operations and local software storage. Hardware scale includes 32000 MAC entries and 24000 IPv4 entries covering ARP and learned routes together. LACP supports aggregated connections, and DHCP snooping controls unauthorized DHCP server traffic. Three FAN-T1 fans provide active chassis cooling, so acoustic and ventilation requirements belong in the installation plan. Native copper access remains limited to Gigabit Ethernet rather than multigigabit endpoint speeds.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E is offered new sealed with up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year ORM warranty; every condition includes 30-day returns, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, PoE output under load on every powered port, and optics bay recognition; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify hardware condition, accessories, and license entitlement on the purchase order; Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty is subject to eligibility and ends with Cisco support on October 31, 2026. For enterprise or volume purchases, submit unit quantities against the PO; ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government, and provides RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | IP Services |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G PoE+, 4 x 10G SFP+ |
PoE Budget | 390W AC; 780W with two PWR-C2-640WDC supplies |
Lifecycle Status | End-of-sale October 31, 2021; support ends October 31, 2026 |
Replacement PID | C9300L-48P-4X-A |
In a 300-seat corporate headquarters, IT deploys the WS-C3650-48PQ-E Catalyst 3650 48-port PoE switch with 4×10G uplinks to power 250 IP phones and 30 802.11ac access points. The integrated IP Services feature set delivers wire-speed Layer 3 routing, advanced QoS and seamless power management, ensuring crystal-clear voice calls, gigabit wireless throughput and simplified architecture. Benefit: Centralized PoE control and high-capacity uplinks reduce cabling complexity by 40% while guaranteeing zero-downtime voice and data services.
A university campus uses the Catalyst 3650 48-port PoE switch to power 150 HD cameras across three academic buildings, aggregating video streams over 4×10G uplinks to the central monitoring center. With Layer 3 IP Services, multicast optimization and PoE+ auto-provisioning, the network sustains real-time video analytics and instant incident response. Benefit: Optimized bandwidth and simplified switch management enable 99.9% uptime for critical security operations and reduce video packet loss by 35%.
A multi-building hotel chain deploys WS-C3650-48PQ-E switches on each floor to power guest Wi-Fi APs, digital key readers and environmental sensors. Leveraging the 4×10G uplinks and IP Services license, IT implements VRF-Lite segmentation, flexible NetFlow and enterprise-grade QoS for secure guest access and IoT traffic. Benefit: Granular traffic separation and automated PoE management improve network security compliance, cut troubleshooting time by 50% and elevate the guest experience.
When an access-switch refresh must retain overlapping address spaces, VRF-Lite lets the Catalyst 3650 separate routed networks. The 1000-SVI ceiling frames interface planning independently of physical port counts. Specify the required routing instances, VLAN interfaces, and intended software release before the purchase order is approved.
When replacing a lab or staging unit used for software validation, plan installation through the CLI rather than the browser. Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.x cannot install, upgrade, or downgrade device software through the Web UI. Include the approved image and console-access requirements in the staging acceptance plan before ordering.
When an installed fleet needs a matched cold spare, use WS-C3650-48PQ-E as the acceptance identity rather than the family name alone. ORM supports regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US, and MEA. Specify the destination region and required hardware condition on the purchase order.
Multigigabit copper endpoint connections
WS-C3650-48PQ-E limits copper access to 1Gbps. C9300L-48UXG-4X-A provides 12 multigigabit ports within a 48-port configuration, rather than multigigabit capability on every access port.
Cisco support beyond October 2026
WS-C3650-48PQ-E reaches its last date of Cisco support on October 31, 2026. C9300L-48P-4X-A is the current replacement for a hardware refresh beyond that boundary.
Silent fanless desktop operation
WS-C3650-48PQ-E uses three FAN-T1 fans in a full-width rack chassis; active cooling and the rack form factor do not meet a fanless desktop requirement.
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| WS-C3650-48PQ-E |  WS-C3650-48TQ-L |  WS-C3650-12X48FD-L |  WS-C3650-12X48UR-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 448 mm | 448 mm | 486 mm | 486 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Multi-Gigabit (2.5G/5G) | Multi-Gigabit (2.5G/5G) |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 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-C3650-48PQ-E | WS-C3650-48TQ-L | WS-C3650-12X48FD-L | WS-C3650-12X48UR-E |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 107.4W (100% traffic / no PoE loading) | 96.7W (ATIS 100% traffic) | 172.7W excluding PoE | 195.7W without PoE loading |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 7.21 kg | 8.05 kg | 8.08 kg. |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 24 July 2025
PoE performance combined with IP Services works perfectly.
Reviewed on the 15 January 2025
Handles dense device environments smoothly.
Reviewed on the 11 September 2021
Consistent switching and routing.
Reviewed on the 10 June 2021
No downtime experienced.
Reviewed on the 28 December 2022
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WS-C3650-48PQ-E identifies a Catalyst 3650 configuration: WS-C3650 names the family, 48 denotes the access-port count, P denotes PoE+, Q denotes four 10G uplinks, and E denotes IP Services. The configuration includes a PWR-C2-640WAC supply and supports optional stacking rather than requiring a stack for standalone operation.
The Catalyst 3650 supports a Web UI, CLI access through the console, SSH Version 2 or Telnet, SNMPv3, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and NETCONF or RESTCONF interfaces. Cisco DNA Center functionality uses separate add-on licensing. Management capabilities depend on the installed Cisco IOS XE release, so specify the intended software baseline during procurement.
Yes, WS-C3650-48PQ-E reached end-of-sale on October 31, 2021, and its last date of Cisco support is October 31, 2026. Software maintenance releases ended October 31, 2022. C9300L-48P-4X-A is the replacement, while remaining support for the original switch depends on an existing eligible entitlement.
No, WS-C3650-48PQ-E carries permanent IP Services licensing rather than a subscription-based routing entitlement. Cisco DNA Essentials and Cisco DNA Advantage were separate add-ons with 3-, 5-, or 7-year terms, making three years the minimum subscription term. Smart Account records track add-on expiry independently of the permanent network license.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E provides a shared 390W PoE budget with its default PWR-C2-640WAC supply, and each powered port supports 30W PoE+. The default budget cannot supply maximum power on every port simultaneously. Full-port maximum PoE+ loading requires two PWR-C2-1025WAC supplies, so the endpoint allocation determines the required power configuration.
The Catalyst 3650 configuration supplied as WS-C3650-48PQ-E has four fixed uplink interfaces supporting 10G SFP+ or Gigabit SFP operation. These are built-in interfaces, not an empty network-module bay. Specify the intended uplink speed and compatible transceivers before ordering; the interfaces do not add multigigabit capability to the copper access ports.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E participates in a nine-member Catalyst 3650 stack using StackWise-160 with 160 Gbps stack bandwidth. Members require matching license levels, and Catalyst 3850 switches cannot join. Stacking connections use C3650-STACK-KIT= and STACK-T2-50CM=, STACK-T2-1M=, or STACK-T2-3M= cables; specify the required cable length for the rack arrangement.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E ships with one PWR-C2-640WAC supply, leaving its second internal power-supply position available for an additional unit. Redundant power is therefore optional rather than included in the base configuration. Compatible alternatives include PWR-C2-1025WAC and PWR-C2-640WDC; specify the intended input type and endpoint power loading before selecting a second supply.
ORM offers WS-C3650-48PQ-E new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty remains subject to eligibility and ends October 31, 2026; ORM's order warranty is separate.
WS-C3650-48FQ-E provides a 775W default PoE budget, whereas WS-C3650-48PQ-E provides 390W. Both configurations are discontinued. The PQ configuration suits matching an existing lower-budget installation; the FQ configuration is the higher-budget legacy variant when preserving the original hardware configuration matters more than moving to successor hardware.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E carries IP Services, while WS-C3650-48PQ-S carries IP Base. IP Services enables full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4; IP Base includes OSPF for routed access rather than full OSPF. Both models are discontinued: select the E configuration for advanced routing requirements or the S configuration for matching an IP Base installation.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E is discontinued with Cisco support ending October 31, 2026, while C9300L-48P-4X-A is its current replacement. The original model remains relevant when matching installed legacy equipment. The replacement serves hardware-refresh purchases that require successor hardware rather than extending a fleet approaching the original model's support boundary.
The Catalyst 3650 IP Services configuration supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, OSPFv3, and EIGRPv6, alongside static routing and RIP variants. Multicast routing includes PIM-SM, PIM-DM, sparse-dense mode, and SSM. Its 24000-entry IPv4 scale includes ARP and learned routes together, rather than representing learned routes alone.
The Catalyst 3650 configuration supplied as WS-C3650-48PQ-E is a full-width Rack-Mount 1U switch measuring 44 mm high, 445 mm wide, and 448 mm deep. Its shipping weight is 7.6 kg. RACK-KIT-T1= is the rack-mount spare kit, while 4PT-KIT-T1= supplies extension rails and brackets for four-point mounting.
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