Cisco WS-C3650-8X24PD-S | Catalyst 3650 24-Port Switch, 435W PoE+, 2x 10G SFP+, IP Base

Q: What is the difference between the standard and multigigabit ports?
A: The WS-C3650-8X24PD-S features 16 standard gigabit ports (10/100/1000) and 8 multigigabit ports that support 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G speeds. The multigigabit ports automatically negotiate speed and are ideal for connecting 802.11ac Wave 2 access points that require higher bandwidth over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling.

Q: Does this switch support wireless controller functionality?
A: Yes, with the IP Base license included on this model, the WS-C3650-8X24PD-S can function as an integrated wireless controller, supporting up to 50 access points and 1000 wireless clients per switch or stack. This enables converged wired-wireless management from a single platform.

Q: What is the maximum PoE power per port?
A: Each port supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ delivering up to 30W per port. The switch has a total PoE budget of 435W, allowing you to power multiple high-power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras simultaneously.

Q: Can I stack multiple switches and what are the benefits?
A: Yes, up to 9 switches can be stacked using Cisco StackWise-160 technology, providing 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth. Stacking creates a single management domain, improves redundancy, and simplifies network operations while scaling capacity.

Q: What Layer 3 features are available with IP Base?
A: The IP Base license supports static routing, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP stub routing, policy-based routing, and IPv4/IPv6 routing. It provides essential Layer 3 capabilities for inter-VLAN routing and basic routed network deployments without requiring a separate router.