Cisco WS-C3650-12X48FD-E | Catalyst 3650 48-Port Switch, 660W PoE+, 2x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between the standard and multigigabit ports?
A: The WS-C3650-12X48FD-E includes 36 standard 10/100/1000 ports and 12 multigigabit ports that support 100Mbps, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G speeds over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, enabling next-generation wireless access points and high-speed endpoints without infrastructure upgrades.

Q: Does this switch support stacking?
A: Yes, the switch supports optional Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to nine switches to be stacked with 160 Gbps of backplane bandwidth under a single management plane for simplified configuration and resilience.

Q: What license is included with the -E model?
A: The -E suffix indicates the IP Services feature set is pre-installed, providing advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including full OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR (Policy-Based Routing), and VRF-Lite for enterprise network segmentation and routing.

Q: Can I add a second power supply for redundancy?
A: Yes, the switch ships with one 1100W AC power supply and supports an optional second power supply for 1+1 redundancy. Field-replaceable fans and modular power supplies ensure high availability.

Q: Is this switch suitable for wireless controller integration?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 Series supports integrated wireless controller capability for managing Cisco Aironet access points directly from the switch, enabling converged wired-wireless policy enforcement and application visibility on a single platform.