Cisco WS-C3650-48PQ-L | Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 390W, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base feature sets?
A: LAN Base provides comprehensive Layer 2 switching features with up to 255 VLANs, ACLs, and QoS. IP Base adds Layer 3 routing capabilities, wireless controller functionality, support for 4094 VLANs, and protocols like OSPF and EIGRP stub routing. LAN Base switches can only stack with other LAN Base switches.

Q: How many wireless access points can this switch support?
A: As a LAN Base switch, the WS-C3650-48PQ-L does not include wireless controller functionality. Wireless controller features require IP Base or IP Services feature sets. However, it can power up to 48 PoE+ devices including access points through its 390W PoE budget.

Q: Can I add stacking capability later?
A: Yes, stacking is optional and can be added using the C3650-STACK-KIT module. The switch supports StackWise-160 technology with 160 Gbps stack bandwidth, allowing up to 9 switches to operate as a single logical unit.

Q: What is the total PoE budget and how is it allocated?
A: The switch has a 640W AC power supply providing 390W available for PoE. This budget is shared across all 48 PoE+ ports, with each port capable of delivering up to 30W per IEEE 802.3at standard.

Q: Is redundant power supply supported?
A: Yes, the WS-C3650-48PQ-L supports dual redundant power supplies. The switch ships with one 640W power supply by default, and a second can be added for N+1 redundancy using PWR-C2-640WAC.