Cisco WS-C3650-48FQ-S Catalyst 3650 48 PoE Switch 4 x 10g Uplink WSC365048FQS

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3650-48FQ-S Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide Layer 3 switching with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capability and high-speed 10 Gigabit uplink connectivity. Commonly installed in enterprise campus access layers, corporate office networks, and large commercial IT environments requiring reliable managed switching and integrated power delivery to network devices. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for infrastructure upgrades, network expansion, or replacement of existing enterprise access switches.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3650-48FQ-S Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise and campus networks to support communication between computers, wireless access points, IP phones, and surveillance systems while providing PoE+ power to connected devices. Commonly deployed in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings where high-speed switching and 10 Gigabit uplinks support efficient network performance and scalability. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators install this switch to support network modernization, infrastructure expansion, and replacement of aging enterprise switching equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3650-48FQ-S
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series
• Total Ports: 48
• Ethernet Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 775 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Management Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Network Features: VLAN, QoS, SNMP, IPv4/IPv6 routing, advanced security features
• Mounting Type: Rack Mount
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply with redundant power support
• Cooling: Internal fan cooling system
• Enclosure: Enterprise-grade metal chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48P-A Managed Ethernet Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S Managed Ethernet Switch
• Cisco C9200-48P-A Managed Ethernet Switch