Featured Deal
Hand-picked by our procurement team for standout value. This unit is offered at our sharpest price on current stock, verified against live market rates.
Name:
Added to cart times recently
Ready to Ship
Certified Refurbished
Professionally inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped. Restored to full working order and backed by our warranty.
$313.95
Quantity:
WS-C3650-48PQ-S
Cisco WS-C3650-48PQ-S Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Swi...
Trusted by the Highest-Stakes Buyers
Federal agencies and Fortune 500 operations source through ORM Systems.
US Government & Defense
Enterprise Clients
Built Global. Stocked Local.
Regional teams and 25+ distribution partners keep stock near you and accountability in your time zone.
Buyer Protection on Every Order
Pay by PayPal or Revolut with full chargeback rights. Order on PO terms, Net-30 for government.
Verified By Federal Bodies
Every registration we claim is public record — check our federal contractor status yourself before you spend a dollar.
Since 2016, Enterprise-Trusted
Ten years serving buyers who audit their vendors. From federal agencies to 20,000+ enterprise clients worldwide.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S is a managed Layer 3 enterprise access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ downlinks, four fixed 10G SFP+ uplinks, and the IP Base feature set. The Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series uses a full-width 1U rack chassis for campus wiring closets serving wired clients, IP phones, and wireless access points. Its uplink cages also accept 1G SFP transceivers, allowing connection to existing Gigabit distribution equipment without changing the chassis. The uplink architecture is fixed rather than expandable through a removable network card. The discontinued WS-C3650-48TQ-S is the nearest unpowered sibling, providing data-only copper downlinks instead of endpoint power.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S price for new stock is $5,964.00. WS-C3650-48PQ-S refurb price is $313.95. WS-C3650-48PQ-S is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for WS-C3650-48PQ-S for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco 3650 Catalyst Switches series or explore all Cisco products.
176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding support the wired forwarding workload. 390W of shared PoE power requires allocation across connected endpoints rather than assuming maximum power on every port. OSPF for routed access supports 1000 dynamically learned routes; Static, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, and PBR provide the other included routing options. Full OSPF, full EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4 require IP Services. WS-C3650-48PQ-S carries 4 GB of DRAM and 2 GB of flash for software operation and storage. The forwarding resources accommodate 32000 MAC addresses and a platform total of 24000 IPv4 entries covering ARP plus learned routes; that total is separate from the OSPF license limit. Catalyst 3650 hardware uses the UADP ASIC. Its 107.4W consumption at full test traffic excludes PoE loading and must not be treated as total input power with endpoints attached.
ORM Systems offers WS-C3650-48PQ-S new sealed and certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot, and PoE output verified under load on every powered port, plus firmware verification and configuration wiping to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to a 1-year ORM warranty, and every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Specify condition, quantity, and required optics on the PO; Cisco's original-owner Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty is separate, and Cisco service ends October 31, 2026. Enterprise and volume orders support PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | IP Base |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G PoE+ / 4 x 10G SFP+ |
PoE Budget | 390W default / 780W with two PWR-C2-640WDC supplies |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 31, 2021 |
Replacement PID | C9300L-48P-4X-A |
In a multi-floor corporate headquarters environment, the WS-C3650-48PQ-S Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE 4x10G Uplink IP Base switch powers 48 IP phones and Wi-Fi 6 access points over a single infrastructure. Benefit: Simplified cabling, centralized management via Cisco DNA Center, end-to-end QoS for crystal-clear voice and wireless performance, and a 30% reduction in deployment time.
At a large university campus, the WS-C3650-48PQ-S serves as an aggregation switch connecting departmental access layers with its four 10G uplinks and IP Base feature set. Benefit: High-availability network design with StackWise™ architecture, seamless failover, and granular policy enforcement—ensuring 99.99% uptime and scalable bandwidth to support 20,000+ students and devices.
In a nationwide retail chain, the WS-C3650-48PQ-S Cisco Catalyst 3650 delivers PoE+ to IP cameras, digital signage, and environmental sensors on a single 48-port switch. Benefit: Zero-touch provisioning via Cisco Plug and Play, unified network visibility, and up to 740W of PoE budget—enabling real-time analytics, dynamic promotions, and a 40% drop in operational costs.
An existing fabric deployment needs another access device while retaining its current segmentation policy. IP Base combined with Cisco DNA Advantage permits three virtual networks, so the segmentation requirement must be settled before hardware is selected. Specify the required virtual-network count and the associated software entitlements before issuing the PO.
A staging purchase needs to reproduce production segmentation before equipment is installed. IP Base supports 4094 VLAN IDs, while the hardware accommodates 1000 switched virtual interfaces. Prepare representative configuration files and identify the required interface allocation, then check the intended software feature level and configuration scope before the PO.
Endpoint links above Gigabit Ethernet
Copper downlinks stop at 1Gbps. C9300L-48UXG-4X-A provides a 48-port configuration with 12 multigigabit ports for buyers whose endpoint connections require higher native speeds.
Full routing under included IP Base
IP Base includes routed-access OSPF rather than full enterprise routing. Full OSPF, full EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4 require the IP Services feature set.
Cisco support beyond October 2026
Cisco service ends October 31, 2026. C9300L-48P-4X-A is the migration model for buyers requiring a current successor with 48 powered copper ports and fixed 10G uplinks.
Mon–Fri: [09:00-16:00]
Avg. response under 30 mins
| WS-C3650-48PQ-S |  WS-C3650-48FQM-S |  WS-C3650-12X48UZ-E |  WS-C3650-48PS-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 448 mm | 296 mm | 486 mm | 448 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Multi-Gigabit (2.5G/5G) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 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-C3650-48PQ-S | WS-C3650-48FQM-S | WS-C3650-12X48UZ-E | WS-C3650-48PS-E |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 107.4W at 100% test traffic / no PoE loading | 95.8W at 100% traffic without PoE load | 184W at 100% traffic / excluding PoE load | 99.5W (100% traffic / no PoE load) |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 472 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 5.74 kg | 8.08 kg | 7.6 kg. |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 90 days, for dependable protection on every order. The exact term is confirmed on your quote, order confirmation and invoice.
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
Our specialists assist with compatibility, configuration, licensing, and installation, before and after you buy. Real hardware expertise, whenever you need it.
Same-day dispatch from regional hubs, free next-day delivery*, fully tracked and insured.
Reviewed on the 3 November 2024
Handles multiple APs reliably.
Reviewed on the 14 July 2018
Smooth performance.
Reviewed on the 18 July 2025
No downtime so far.
Reviewed on the 21 January 2017
PoE with IP Base provided solid access switching.
Reviewed on the 19 March 2022
Satisfied with results.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S identifies a Catalyst 3650 configuration: WS-C3650 denotes the family, 48 denotes the copper access-port count, P denotes PoE+, Q denotes four 10G uplinks, and S denotes IP Base. The complete PID distinguishes this powered configuration from data-only models and switches carrying different software feature sets.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S supports Cisco IOS CLI management through console access, SSH, or Telnet, browser-based Device Manager, the wireless Configuration Wizard, SNMP, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure. SSH and encrypted SNMPv3 require the cryptographic software image. Device Manager provides standalone switch configuration, while the Configuration Wizard handles initial wireless settings.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S provides a shared 390W PoE budget with its default PWR-C2-640WAC supply, with individual ports supporting up to 30W. That budget cannot supply maximum PoE+ power on every port simultaneously. Full 30W operation across all powered ports requires two PWR-C2-1025WAC supplies rather than the default supply configuration.
The Catalyst 3650 WS-C3650-48PQ-S configuration has four fixed 10G SFP+ uplink cages that also accept 1G SFP transceivers. These are built-in interfaces, not ports supplied by an optional network card. The permitted combinations include operating all four uplinks at either speed or mixing Gigabit and 10G connections.
Yes, WS-C3650-48PQ-S supports StackWise-160 stacks of nine members with 160 Gbps stack bandwidth. C3650-STACK-KIT= supplies the optional stack hardware, with STACK-T2-50CM=, STACK-T2-1M=, and STACK-T2-3M= cable choices. Stack members must match the IP Base feature level, and Catalyst 3650 switches cannot share a stack with Catalyst 3850 switches.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S includes the perpetual IP Base feature set; IP Services upgrades use RTU licensing. Its historical fabric licensing paths include Cisco DNA Advantage subscriptions and Cisco DNA Premier bundles, each with a three-year minimum term. Those term entitlements are separate from the base license and are not automatically included with an ORM hardware order.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S is discontinued, with an end-of-sale date of October 31, 2021, and a last date of Cisco support of October 31, 2026. Software maintenance releases ended October 31, 2022. C9300L-48P-4X-A is the migration PID; existing Cisco service entitlement does not extend beyond the final support date.
ORM Systems offers WS-C3650-48PQ-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. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime warranty covers the original owner and cannot extend Cisco service beyond October 31, 2026.
The Catalyst 3650 IP Base configuration supports routed-access OSPF with a maximum of 1000 dynamically learned routes, rather than unrestricted enterprise OSPF. Static routing, RIP, EIGRP Stub, and PBR are also available. Full OSPF, full EIGRP, BGPv4, and IS-ISv4 require IP Services instead of the included feature level.
No, WS-C3650-48PQ-S ships with one PWR-C2-640WAC supply and supports an optional second internal supply. The second position is covered when unused, rather than populated as standard. The hardware accepts compatible AC supplies, PWR-C2-640WDC supplies, or a mixed AC/DC arrangement, but the ordered configuration determines the available power and redundancy.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S provides PoE+ on its copper downlinks, whereas WS-C3650-48TQ-S provides data-only connections. Both are discontinued Catalyst 3650 configurations. The powered model suits an existing estate containing endpoints that receive switch power; the data-only model suits equivalent access connections whose attached devices obtain power separately.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S ships with PWR-C2-640WAC, while WS-C3650-48FQ-S ships with PWR-C2-1025WAC. Their default PoE budgets are 390W and 775W respectively, and both models are discontinued. The first suits an existing installation sized for its smaller allocation; the second suits a compatible installation requiring more endpoint power from its default supply.
WS-C3650-48PQ-S carries IP Base, while C9300L-48P-4X-A carries Network Advantage and is its migration model. The Catalyst 3650 unit is discontinued and reaches final Cisco support on October 31, 2026. The older configuration suits an established matching estate; the successor suits buyers moving to the replacement hardware and licensing generation.
United States
