WS-C3650-24PD-E - Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series 24-Ports 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Layer 3 Rack-mountable Managed Network Switch with 2-Ports SFP+

Cisco Catalyst 3650 24-port 10/100/1000 PoE+ switch with 2x10G SFP+ uplinks, IP Services feature set, StackWise-160 stacking, and 640W PSU.

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PD-E is an enterprise-class, stackable access-layer switch from the Catalyst 3650 Series, designed to unify wired and wireless network services on a single platform. It provides 24 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE+ support, plus two 10 Gigabit SFP+ (or 4x1G SFP) uplink ports for high-speed connectivity, and ships with the IP Services feature set enabling advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and policy-based routing. Built on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC and Cisco StackWise-160 technology, it can be stacked with up to eight additional switches for high availability and simplified management. It is intended for converged campus access-layer deployments, branch offices, and environments requiring wired-wireless policy enforcement, application visibility, and scalable PoE-powered device support such as IP phones, access points, and cameras. This model has reached Cisco End-of-Sale status, with refurbished and third-party stock still commonly available through resellers.

• 24 10/100/1000 PoE+ Ethernet ports for wired device connectivity and power
• 2x10G SFP+ plus 2x1G SFP flexible uplink options for high-speed backbone links
• IP Services feature set enabling advanced Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, PIM)
• Cisco StackWise-160 technology for stacking up to 9 switches with 160 Gbps bandwidth
• Built on Cisco UADP ASIC for unified wired-wireless policy enforcement
• Supports full IEEE 802.3at PoE+ for powering IP phones, APs, and cameras
• Field-replaceable, modular power supplies and fans for high availability
• Flexible NetFlow (FNF) support for granular traffic visibility across wired/wireless
• Wireless mobility controller mode support for branch deployments without a separate WLC
• 1RU rack-mountable design suitable for wiring closets and equipment racks
• Supports up to 25 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switching entity
• Comprehensive management via CLI, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Designed for converged wired-wireless access-layer deployments in campus and branch environments.

• Access-layer switching for mid-to-large enterprise campus networks
• PoE+ powering of IP phones, wireless access points, and IP surveillance cameras
• Branch office deployments requiring integrated wireless mobility control
• Educational campus networks needing scalable, stackable switching
• Data center or server-room aggregation requiring 10G uplinks
• Layer 3 routing at the access layer for segmented enterprise networks
• High-availability deployments using StackWise-160 stacking for redundancy

• High-density PoE+ ports for wired device power delivery
• Fast 10G uplinks for backbone and aggregation connectivity
• Advanced Layer 3 routing via IP Services feature set
• Stackable design simplifies management and boosts resiliency
• Unified wired-wireless policy control reduces operational complexity
• Compact 1RU form factor fits standard equipment racks

• Form Factor: 1 RU, rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.73 in x 17.5 in x 19.125 in (approx.)
• Weight: Approx. 17.20 lbs
• Cooling: Field-replaceable fan modules

Per available manufacturer and distributor documentation, this switch is validated for use with:

• Cisco Catalyst 3650 Stack Module (C3650-STACK-KIT)
• PWR-C2-640WAC= secondary power supply
• CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 console cable
• CAB-CONSOLE-USB console cable
• Cisco Aironet 3700 Series access points
• Cisco Aironet 3600 Series access points
• Cisco Aironet 2600 Series access points
• Cisco Aironet 1600/1260/1140/1040 Series access points
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure for centralized management
• Cisco 5508 and 5760 Wireless LAN Controllers (for centralized mobility deployments)

Note: Access point and controller compatibility is based on general Catalyst 3650 Series documentation; verify support for specific AP generations against current Cisco compatibility matrices before deployment.

• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PD-E switch unit
• Power supply module (640W AC)
• Fan module(s)
• Rack-mount kit (typically included with switch)

Q: What does the 'E' suffix mean in WS-C3650-24PD-E?

A: The 'E' designates the IP Services feature set, which enables advanced Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and policy-based routing, unlike lower-tier LAN Base or IP Base licenses.

Q: How many PoE+ ports does this switch have and what is the power budget?

A: The switch has 24 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with a PoE power budget of up to 390W using the default power supply, expandable with a secondary PSU.

Q: Is the WS-C3650-24PD-E stackable?

A: Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology and can be stacked with up to 8 additional Catalyst 3650 switches for up to 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth.

Q: What are the uplink options on this switch?

A: It offers 2 x 1G SFP and 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports, which can alternatively be configured as 4 x 1G SFP uplinks.

Q: Is the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PD-E still available for purchase from Cisco?

A: No, Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the Catalyst 3650 Series with a last order date of October 31, 2021; units are now primarily available through refurbished and third-party channels.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this model?

A: According to third-party distributor documentation, the switch has a switching capacity of 88 Gbps and a forwarding rate of approximately 68.45 Mpps.

Q: What operating system does this switch run?

A: The WS-C3650-24PD-E runs Cisco IOS XE Software, which supports unified wired-wireless management and services.

Q: Does this switch support wireless access point management?

A: Yes, per Cisco documentation, it supports mobility controller mode, allowing management of up to 25 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switch or stack without a separate WLC.