Cisco Catalyst 3650-48PD-L Switch – 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit

Product Description

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PD-L is a 48-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch from the Catalyst 3650 series, engineered for enterprise LAN deployments requiring high-density access switching. This model operates with LAN Base software and provides two 10G uplink ports, making it suitable for medium-to-large campus networks and branch offices. It delivers reliable wired connectivity and PoE support for endpoint devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.

Technical Specifications

• Model: WS-C3650-48PD-L
• Ports: 48 PoE ports
• Uplinks: 2x10G uplink ports
• Software: LAN Base
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3650
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable enterprise switch

Design Features

• Integrated PoE capability for simplified power delivery to connected devices
• Dual 10G uplinks for high-bandwidth aggregation to core network
• LAN Base feature set provides essential Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 functionalities
• Unified access architecture compatible with existing Catalyst ecosystem
• Front-to-back airflow layout optimized for standard data center racks

Application Area

This switch is deployed in enterprise campus networks as an access-layer device, connecting end-user workstations, VoIP handsets, and wireless access points. It is also utilized in branch office environments where PoE and 10G uplink capacity are required. The 10G uplinks enable efficient traffic aggregation to distribution switches, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications in mid-sized enterprise networks.