Cisco WS-C3650-48PS-L | Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 390W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What is the maximum PoE power budget on the WS-C3650-48PS-L?
A: The switch ships with a single 640W AC power supply and provides 390W of PoE power budget, supporting up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at PoE+). Adding a second 640W power supply increases the available PoE budget for higher-density PoE deployments.

Q: Can the WS-C3650-48PS-L be stacked with other Catalyst 3650 switches?
A: Yes, the switch supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing you to stack up to nine 3650 series switches into a single logical unit with 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth. This provides enhanced redundancy, simplified management, and greater scalability.

Q: What routing capabilities does the LAN Base feature set provide?
A: The LAN Base license on this switch provides full Layer 2 switching capabilities with limited Layer 3 functionality, including static routing. For advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, an IP Base or IP Services license upgrade is required.

Q: Is this switch suitable for wireless network deployments?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 series is designed for converged wired and wireless networks. Each 48-port model provides 40 Gbps of wireless throughput and can operate as a mobility agent to terminate CAPWAP tunnels from Cisco access points, making it ideal for integrated wireless deployments.

Q: What is the end-of-life status of the WS-C3650-48PS-L?
A: The Catalyst 3650 series has reached end-of-sale. Cisco recommends the Catalyst 9300L-48P-4G-E as the replacement model. Last day of support is October 31, 2026. Refurbished units remain available through authorized resellers and provide a cost-effective solution for existing deployments.