Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port Gigabit Switch WS-C3650-48PS-S

The Cisco Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit Switch (WS-C3650-48PS-S) is an enterprise-grade stackable switch delivering 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capability. This Layer 3 switch provides up to 740W of PoE+ power budget, enabling deployment of high-power devices like wireless access points, IP phones, and security cameras without additional power infrastructure. Key features include Cisco’s UADP ASIC for wire-speed performance, stackable architecture supporting up to 9 units for 432 ports, dual redundant power supplies for high availability, and advanced security with TrustSec technology. The switch offers flexible uplink options with 4 SFP+ 10G ports, comprehensive QoS capabilities, and simplified management through Cisco’s APIC-EM controller. Its unique selling points include seamless wireless controller integration, energy-efficient design with EnergyWise technology, and future-ready programmability with support for Cisco’s Software-Defined Access architecture, making it ideal for modern campus networks requiring scalability, reliability, and intelligent automation.