Cisco WS-C3650-48FQ-E | Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 775W, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between the IP Services and IP Base feature sets?
A: The IP Services feature set on the WS-C3650-48FQ-E includes advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, which are not available in the IP Base version. IP Services is designed for more complex enterprise routing requirements and policy-based routing scenarios.

Q: Can this switch act as a wireless LAN controller?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 series includes embedded wireless controller functionality. Each switch can manage up to 50 Cisco Aironet access points and support up to 1000 wireless clients, enabling unified wired and wireless management without a separate controller appliance.

Q: How many switches can be stacked together?
A: The WS-C3650-48FQ-E supports stacking of up to 9 switches using Cisco StackWise-160 technology, providing 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth. The stack operates as a single logical unit with unified management and configuration.

Q: Is the power supply redundant and field-replaceable?
A: Yes, the switch ships with a 1025W AC modular power supply that is field-replaceable. It supports optional redundant power supplies for enhanced availability in mission-critical deployments.

Q: What is the maximum PoE power available per port?
A: Each port supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard, delivering up to 30W per port. The total PoE budget is 775W, allowing you to power multiple high-power devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, PTZ cameras, and IP phones simultaneously.