WS-C3650-24TD-E - Catalyst 3650 24-Port GigE Switch, 2x10G IP Svcs

Cisco Catalyst 3650 24-port Gigabit access switch with 2x10G SFP+ uplinks, StackWise-160 stacking, and IP Services routing feature set.

The Cisco WS-C3650-24TD-E is part of the Catalyst 3650 Series, an enterprise-class standalone and stackable access-layer switch built to unify wired and wireless network management on a single platform. It provides 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports for end-device connectivity along with 2x10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks (alternatively configurable as 4x1G SFP), enabling high-speed uplink connections to distribution or core layers. Built on Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC and running the IP Services feature set, it supports full Layer 3 routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS. The switch supports optional StackWise-160 stacking of up to nine units for simplified operations and resiliency, and can act as a wireless mobility agent or controller for integrated access point management. It is a data-only model (no PoE) suited for wiring closets, branch offices, and campus distribution deployments.

• 24 fixed 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet data ports
• 2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks for high-speed distribution/core connectivity
• Optional StackWise-160 stacking for up to nine switches
• Built on Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC
• IP Services feature set with full Layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)
• Integrated wireless LAN controller functionality (mobility agent/controller)
• Supports up to 50 access points and 1,000 wireless clients per switch/stack
• Runs Cisco IOS XE with ISSU, RESTCONF, and NETCONF support
• Advanced security: 802.1x, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, TrustSec, MACsec
• Flexible NetFlow for deep traffic visibility
• 1RU rack-mountable, 12-inch reduced-depth form factor
• Field-replaceable fans and modular power supply support

Designed for enterprise access-layer and campus distribution deployments requiring converged wired-wireless management.

• Enterprise campus wiring-closet access switch
• Branch office network access layer
• Building distribution node with 10G uplinks to the core
• Unified wired/wireless access layer with integrated WLAN control
• Top-of-rack switch for lightweight server or IT closet deployments
• Educational or healthcare campus network access switching
• Retail multi-site network standardization with StackWise-160 stacking

• High-speed 10G uplinks for fast backbone links
• Simplified operations via 9-unit stacking
• Full Layer 3 routing for flexible network design
• Unified wired-wireless policy enforcement
• Reduced-depth chassis for tight wiring closets
• Advanced security and traffic visibility features

• Form Factor: 1U, rack-mountable
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.73 x 17.5 x 17.625 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 44.8 cm)
• Weight: Approx. 17.49 kg (per third-party spec listing)
• Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable / desktop capable

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

• C3650-STACK-KIT (Cisco Catalyst 3650 StackWise-160 stack module)
• STACK-T2-50CM / STACK-T2-1M / STACK-T2-3M stacking cables
• PWR-C2-250WAC secondary/redundant AC power supply
• CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 console cable
• CAB-CONSOLE-USB console cable
• Other Catalyst 3650 24-port models for mixed stacking (e.g., WS-C3650-24TD-L, WS-C3650-24TS-E)
• Cisco Aironet access points via CAPWAP for unified wireless management
• 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-SX/LX/LH/ZX/BX10, DWDM/CWDM SFP transceivers

Note: This switch uses StackWise-160 technology and is not compatible with StackWise-480 or StackWise-Plus cabling used in newer/older Catalyst switch generations.

• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24TD-E switch unit
• One default 250W AC power supply
• Fan modules (factory installed)
• Rack-mount hardware (per standard Catalyst 3650 packaging)

Q: Does the WS-C3650-24TD-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A: No, this is a data-only model. For PoE-capable versions, Cisco offers PD-suffixed SKUs such as the WS-C3650-24PD-E.

Q: Can the uplink configuration be changed after purchase?

A: No, the Catalyst 3650 series has fixed uplinks; the 2x10G SFP+/4x1G SFP configuration must be selected at time of purchase and cannot be swapped later.

Q: How many switches can be stacked together?

A: Using the optional StackWise-160 technology and C3650-STACK-KIT, up to nine Catalyst 3650 switches can be stacked into a single logical unit.

Q: Is this switch compatible with StackWise-480 cabling?

A: No, it uses StackWise-160 technology with dedicated STACK-T2 series cables, which are not compatible with StackWise-480 or StackWise-Plus systems.

Q: What is the End-of-Life status of the WS-C3650-24TD-E?

A: Cisco announced End-of-Sale for this model in 2021, with an official End-of-Service-Life date of October 31, 2026; a suggested replacement is the C9300L-24T-4X-A.

Q: What routing protocols does this switch support?

A: Running the IP Services feature set, it supports BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, static routing, and other advanced Layer 3 protocols.

Q: Can this switch manage wireless access points directly?

A: Yes, it can operate as a wireless mobility agent or mobility controller, terminating CAPWAP tunnels from access points for unified wired-wireless management.

Q: What is the default power supply included with this switch?

A: It ships with a single 250W AC power supply, with an optional PWR-C2-250WAC unit available for redundancy.