Cisco WS-C3650-24PDM-E | Catalyst 3650 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 390W, 2x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between the WS-C3650-24PDM-E and standard 3650 models?
A: The 24PDM-E is part of the Catalyst 3650 mini series with a compact 11.62-inch depth (versus standard 12+ inches), making it ideal for shallow wiring cabinets. It features fixed fans and power supply with external RPS2300 redundancy support, while maintaining the same Layer 3 capabilities and StackWise-160 technology as full-size models.

Q: How many PoE+ devices can this switch power simultaneously?
A: With a 390W PoE budget, the switch can deliver up to 30W per port on 12 ports simultaneously, or power more devices at lower wattages. The total available PoE power is distributed across all 24 PoE+ capable ports based on device requirements and supports both IEEE 802.3af (15.4W) and 802.3at (30W) standards.

Q: Can the WS-C3650-24PDM-E stack with other Catalyst 3650 models?
A: Yes, the switch supports StackWise-160 technology and can stack with other Catalyst 3650 series switches, including both mini and standard models. You can stack up to 9 switches for a total of 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth, providing centralized management and high availability across the stack.

Q: What Layer 3 routing capabilities does the IP Services license provide?
A: The IP Services license enables advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and PBR (Policy-Based Routing), plus supports up to 24,000 IPv4 routes. It also includes advanced security features, Flexible NetFlow for traffic analytics, and comprehensive QoS capabilities for prioritizing business-critical applications.

Q: Does this switch support wireless controller functionality?
A: Yes, the WS-C3650-24PDM-E includes integrated wireless controller capability supporting up to 50 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switch or stack. This enables converged wired-wireless management on a single platform with uniform policy enforcement across both network types.