Cisco WS-C3650-24PD-L | Catalyst 3650 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 640W, 2x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Services licenses?
A: LAN Base provides Layer 2 switching, basic static routing, and essential security features. IP Services adds full Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VRF-Lite, PIM multicast, and advanced QoS. The WS-C3650-24PD-L ships with LAN Base; licenses can be upgraded via electronic right-to-use (eRTU).

Q: How many access points can this switch support?
A: With the integrated wireless controller capability, each Catalyst 3650 switch can support up to 25 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switch, or up to 100 APs and 2,000 clients when stacked. This requires a Cisco wireless controller license.

Q: Can I mix this model with other Catalyst 3650 series switches in a stack?
A: Yes, the WS-C3650-24PD-L is fully compatible for stacking with other Catalyst 3650 series models via StackWise-160. You can mix different port configurations and license levels in the same stack (up to 9 switches). Separate stacking modules (C3650-STACK-KIT) are required.

Q: What power supply redundancy options are available?
A: The WS-C3650-24PD-L supports modular, field-replaceable power supplies. You can add a secondary 640W AC or 1025W AC power supply for 1+1 redundancy or N+1 configuration. Unlike the 3650 mini models, this model does not support external RPS2300.

Q: Is this switch end-of-life or end-of-sale?
A: Yes, Cisco announced end-of-sale for the Catalyst 3650 series in November 2022, with end-of-life in 2023. The recommended replacement is the Catalyst 9300 series. However, the 3650 remains supported under active service contracts through the last-date-of-support window.