Cisco WS-C3650-12X48UR-S | Catalyst 3650 48-Port MultiGig Switch, 660W UPOE, 8x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between the -S and -L license on this switch?
A: The WS-C3650-12X48UR-S includes the IP Base license, which provides Layer 3 routing capabilities including static routing, RIP, and EIGRP. The -L variant includes LAN Base (Layer 2 only), while the -E variant includes IP Services for advanced routing and security features.

Q: Can this switch support 802.11ac Wave 2 access points on the multigigabit ports?
A: Yes, the 12 multigigabit ports support speeds up to 10 Gbps and are specifically designed to support current and next-generation wireless access points including 802.11ac Wave 2 devices over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling using NBASE-T technology (2.5G/5G).

Q: How many switches can be stacked together with StackWise-160?
A: The Catalyst 3650 Series supports stacking of up to 9 switches in a single stack using Cisco StackWise-160 technology, providing a total stacking bandwidth of 160 Gbps and unified management across the entire stack.

Q: Does this switch support wireless controller functionality?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 Series can operate in mobility controller mode with the IP Base license or higher, supporting up to 50 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switch or stack, enabling converged wired-wireless management.

Q: What is the power consumption of this switch?
A: The switch includes a 1100W AC power supply and can deliver up to 660W to connected PoE/UPOE devices. Actual power consumption varies based on configuration and PoE load, with support for field-replaceable power supplies and optional redundancy.