Cisco WS-C3650-48TD-E | Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 2x 10G SFP+, IP Services

Q: What is the difference between IP Services and LAN Base licenses on the Catalyst 3650?
A: IP Services includes full Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and PIM multicast, advanced QoS, MPLS support, and VRF-Lite. LAN Base provides only Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 features like static routing and RIP. IP Services is recommended for enterprises requiring advanced routing and scalability.

Q: Can this switch be stacked with other Catalyst 3650 models?
A: Yes, the WS-C3650-48TD-E supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology. Up to 9 Catalyst 3650 switches can be stacked together to form a single logical unit with 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, enabling simplified management and high availability.

Q: Does the WS-C3650-48TD-E support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, this is a data-only model without PoE capability. For PoE+ support, consider the WS-C3650-48PD-E which provides 390W PoE budget, or the WS-C3650-48FD-E with 775W PoE budget.

Q: What wireless capabilities does this switch provide?
A: The switch includes an embedded wireless LAN controller that can manage up to 50 Cisco access points and support up to 1000 wireless clients per switch or stack. This enables converged wired and wireless network management from a single platform without requiring a separate wireless controller.

Q: Is the Catalyst 3650 compatible with Cisco DNA Center?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3650 runs Cisco IOS XE software and is fully compatible with Cisco DNA Center for automation, network assurance, policy-based segmentation, and simplified operations. It also supports programmability through RESTCONF, NETCONF, and Python scripting.