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WS-C3650-48PQ-E
CATALYST 3650 48PORT POE 4X10G UPLINK IP SVCS
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WS-C3650-48PQ-E Overview
WS-C3650-48PQ-E is a high-performance, stackable Cisco Catalyst switch built with a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It comes equipped with 48 PoE+ ports designed for high-density enterprise deployments, and its design incorporates flexible power options with an AC power supply that supports redundant configurations to ensure maximum uptime.
WS-C3650-48PQ-E offers unparalleled scalability with Cisco StackWise-160 stacking technology, delivering excellent performance and a non-blocking switching capacity ideal for mission-critical applications. Its four fixed 1G SFP uplink ports, integrated flash and memory resources, and seamless routing capabilities make it an optimal choice for campus networks, remote branch offices, and advanced access layer applications.
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WS-C3650-48PQ-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
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 160 Gbps
- Depth
- 11.2 inches
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Weight
- 26 lbs
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- POE Support
- POE+
- Height
- 1.7 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Width
- 17 inches
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply with Redundant Options
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-48PQ-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 PoE+ ports with 4 SFP uplink ports, stackable via Cisco StackWise-160
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PQ-E
WS-C3650-48PQ-E Use Case
High-Density Enterprise VoIP & Wi-Fi Convergence
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.
Campus-Wide HD Surveillance & Security Backbone
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%.
Hospitality Guest Wi-Fi & IoT Segmentation
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.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3650-48PQ-E |  WS-C3650-48TQ-L |  WS-C3650-12X48FD-L |  WS-C3650-12X48UR-E |  WS-C3650-48PD-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.2 inches | 18.5 inches | 11.8 inches | 16.4 inches | 11.8 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 | 1.7 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Base | IP Services | 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-C3650-48PQ-E | WS-C3650-48TQ-L | WS-C3650-12X48FD-L | WS-C3650-12X48UR-E | WS-C3650-48PD-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 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 | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 PoE+ ports with 4 SFP uplink ports, stackable via Cisco StackWise-160 | N/A | 12 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports, 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports | 48 fixed Ethernet ports and 12 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports and 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 370W | N/A | 370W | 370W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PQ-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48TQ-L Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switch WS-C3650-12X48FD-L | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-12X48UR-E | Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PD-E Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 26 lbs | 36 lbs | 29.3 lbs | 31 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nimra Javed
4
Handles dense device environments smoothly.
L
Lucas Meyer
5
Consistent switching and routing.
A
Adnan Shah
3
No downtime experienced.
L
Laura Bennett
4
Enterprise grade quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco WS-C3650-48PQ-E Catalyst 3650 switch?
The WS-C3650-48PQ-E is a Cisco Catalyst 3650 series switch offering 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, four 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, and advanced IP Services for enterprise campus deployments.
How many PoE+ ports does the Catalyst WS-C3650-48PQ-E support?
The WS-C3650-48PQ-E supports 48 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of up to 740 W.
What uplink connectivity does the WS-C3650-48PQ-E provide?
The switch offers four built-in 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed aggregation and stacking.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the Catalyst 3650 48PQ-E?
This model delivers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps.