WS-C3650-48PD-S, Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE+ and StackWise-160 Technology

Overview

Key Features

1. Port Configuration
   • 48 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: The switch comes with 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, allowing for high-speed data transfer and connectivity to a large number of devices.
   • PoE+ Support: All 48 ports support PoE+, providing up to 30W per port. This is ideal for powering devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras directly through the network cable, reducing the need for separate power supplies.
2. Uplink Modules
   • Uplink Flexibility: The switch supports modular uplink options with different configurations (e.g., 4x1G SFP, 2x10G SFP+, 4x10G SFP+), allowing for scalable and flexible network connectivity. This makes it adaptable to various network requirements, from small to large deployments.
3. StackWise-160 Technology
   • Stacking Capabilities: The WS-C3650-48PD-S supports Cisco’s StackWise-160 technology, enabling up to 9 switches to be stacked together to form a single logical unit. This provides increased scalability, redundancy, and simplified management.
   • 160 Gbps Stack Bandwidth: StackWise-160 offers a stacking bandwidth of 160 Gbps, ensuring high-speed data transmission between stacked switches, reducing latency, and enhancing overall network performance.
4. Performance and Scalability
   • Forwarding Capacity: The switch has a forwarding capacity of up to 104 Gbps and a switching capacity of 176 Gbps, allowing it to handle large amounts of data traffic efficiently.
   • Packet Forwarding Rate: It features a forwarding rate of up to 77.37 Mpps (million packets per second), ensuring fast and reliable packet processing for demanding applications.
5. Security Features
   • Advanced Security: The switch includes robust security features such as IEEE 802.1X for network access control, MACsec encryption, and advanced threat protection. These features help secure the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
   • Cisco TrustSec: This technology provides scalable and secure access across the network, offering policy-based access control and threat protection.
6. QoS and Application Visibility
   • Quality of Service (QoS): The WS-C3650-48PD-S supports advanced QoS features, enabling prioritization of critical traffic, such as voice and video, ensuring optimal performance for latency-sensitive applications.
   • NetFlow Lite: The switch includes NetFlow Lite, providing detailed visibility into network traffic, which is essential for monitoring and optimizing network performance.
7. Management and Automation
   • Cisco IOS Software: The switch runs on Cisco IOS Software, offering a familiar and reliable operating system with a wide range of features for network management and automation.
   • WebUI: It also supports a Web-based user interface (WebUI), allowing for simplified configuration and management through a web browser.
   • Automation and Programmability: The switch supports automation and programmability features like Cisco’s APIC-EM and network programmability for easier network deployment and management.
8. Power Efficiency
   • Energy Efficient: The switch is designed with energy efficiency in mind, supporting Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and intelligent power management to reduce energy consumption, which can lower operational costs.

Applications

• Enterprise Networks: Ideal for enterprise environments requiring high-performance switching, PoE+ support, and advanced security features.
• Unified Communications: Suitable for deployments that involve unified communications systems, including IP telephony, where PoE+ and high availability are critical.
• Wireless Infrastructure: Supports wireless infrastructure by powering access points and managing traffic with robust QoS.
• Campus Networks: Excellent for campus networks needing stackable switches for scalability, redundancy, and centralized management.

Summary

The Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series WS-C3650-48PD-S is a feature-rich, scalable switch that provides robust performance, advanced security, and flexibility for modern network environments. With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, PoE+ support, and the ability to stack up to 9 switches using StackWise-160 technology, it offers excellent scalability and redundancy. This makes it an ideal choice for businesses looking to build or expand their network infrastructure with reliable, high-performance, and secure switching solutions.