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WS-C3650-48PS-L
Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE 4x1G Uplink LAN Base
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WS-C3650-48PS-L Overview
WS-C3650-48PS-L is a high-performance, stackable fixed-configuration switch designed for enterprise access networks. Built on an advanced architecture, it delivers robust performance with integrated PoE+ support, flexible power options, and a rich set of 48 Ethernet ports that provide seamless connectivity for voice, video, and data applications.
This Cisco Catalyst switch offers comprehensive scalability through stacking capability, ensuring efficient network expansion without sacrificing management ease. With excellent throughput and reliable hardware engineered for Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations under the LAN Lite IOS, WS-C3650-48PS-L is ideally suited for branch offices, campus deployments, and high-density workgroup environments.
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WS-C3650-48PS-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- 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
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- POE Support
- POE+
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 12.8 inches
- Weight
- 24 lbs
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Power Consumption
- 715 W
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch with LAN Lite
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3650-48PS-L
WS-C3650-48PS-L Use Case
Enterprise IP Telephony Deployment with WS-C3650-48PS-L
In a 500-user corporate headquarters, the Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE (WS-C3650-48PS-L) delivers up to 740W of PoE to power 48 IP phones while providing four 1 Gbps uplinks to the core. This streamlined layer-2 access design reduces cabling complexity, ensures IEEE 802.3at compliance for voice QoS, and accelerates deployment by up to 30%. The outcome is crystal-clear voice communications, centralized power management, and a 25% reduction in operational expenses compared to legacy switches.
High-Density Wireless LAN Access for Campus Environments
A large university campus deploys the WS-C3650-48PS-L in lecture halls and dormitory corridors to power 48 Cisco Aironet access points via PoE and aggregate traffic over four 1 Gbps uplinks. With Cisco StackWise-480 technology and LAN Base feature set, IT teams achieve 99.999% uptime, seamless roaming for 5,000 daily users, and granular traffic segmentation. The result: superior Wi-Fi performance, simplified network scaling, and a 40% faster provisioning process for new wireless zones.
IP Video Surveillance Backbone for Retail Chains
A nationwide retail chain leverages the Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE switch to power 48 HD cameras in each store, routing video streams over four redundant Gigabit uplinks to the central monitoring station. Integrated Cisco TrustSec security and LAN Base switching optimize bandwidth allocation, enabling real-time analytics and secure video transport. Retailers see a 50% faster incident response, centralized camera management, and a 20% reduction in hardware footprint compared to mixed-vendor solutions.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3650-48PS-L |  WS-C3650-12X48FD-S |  WS-C3650-48TS-S |  WS-C3650-24TD-S |  WS-C3650-24TD-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.8 inches | 15.1 inches | 12.8 inches | 11.5 inches | 16.3 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 | 4GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | IP Services | IP Services | 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-C3650-48PS-L | WS-C3650-12X48FD-S | WS-C3650-48TS-S | WS-C3650-24TD-S | WS-C3650-24TD-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 PoE+ ports (10/100/1000), 12 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 ports and 4 fixed SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports; 4 fixed 10G SFP uplink ports | 24x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4x 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 715 W | 365 W | N/A | 220 W | 250W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port PoE+ Switch with LAN Lite | Cisco Catalyst 3650-12X48FD-S | Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48TS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3650 24-Port Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3650-24TD-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 42 lbs | 25 lbs | 26 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Saba Jamil
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Consistent performance.
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Matias Lopez
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Stable operation.
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Irfan Bashir
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No complaints.
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Angela Morris
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Happy with purchase.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3650 48PS-L?
The Cisco Catalyst 3650 48PS-L is a stackable Layer 3 switch offering 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, four 1 Gigabit uplinks, and LAN Base software for enterprise access deployments.
How many ports and uplinks does WS-C3650-48PS-L provide?
The WS-C3650-48PS-L provides 48 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and four 1 Gigabit SFP uplink slots for flexible stacking and uplink connectivity.
What is the total PoE+ power budget on the 3650 48PS-L?
The Cisco Catalyst 3650 48PS-L delivers up to 435 W of PoE+ power budget, supporting full 30 W on all 48 ports simultaneously.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does it support?
The Cisco Catalyst 3650 48PS-L offers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 104 Mpps forwarding performance for high-density environments.