Cisco WS-C3650-24TS-E | Catalyst 3650 24-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x 1G SFP, IP Services

Q: What is the difference between IP Services and IP Base feature sets on the Catalyst 3650?
A: IP Services provides advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, while IP Base offers limited Layer 3 capabilities. The WS-C3650-24TS-E with IP Services is ideal for complex enterprise routing requirements and can only stack with other 3650 switches running IP Services unless downgraded to IP Base.

Q: Does the WS-C3650-24TS-E support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, the WS-C3650-24TS-E is a non-PoE model. For PoE+ support, consider the WS-C3650-24PS-E or WS-C3650-24PD-E models which provide IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power delivery.

Q: Can this switch function as a wireless controller?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 Series has an integrated wireless LAN controller capability and can manage up to 50 access points and 1000 wireless clients per switch, providing unified wired and wireless management on a single platform.

Q: What stacking technology does the WS-C3650-24TS-E use?
A: It uses Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing up to 9 switches to be stacked with 160 Gbps of total stack bandwidth. Stacking modules are sold separately (C3650-STACK-KIT). The stack operates with stateful switchover (SSO) for high availability.

Q: Is the WS-C3650-24TS-E suitable for campus network deployments?
A: Yes, this switch is designed as an enterprise-class access-layer switch ideal for campus, branch office, and mid-sized business deployments requiring advanced Layer 3 routing, unified wired-wireless management, and scalability through stacking.