Cisco WS-C3650-24PS-E – Catalyst 3650 24-Port PoE+ Gigabit Layer 3 Switch WS-C3650-24PS-E

Product Description:

The Cisco WS-C3650-24PS-E is a powerful 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 3650 Series, delivering full PoE+ support and advanced Layer 3 IP Services. Engineered for enterprise-grade performance, this switch is ideal for high-availability access layer deployments that require routing intelligence and extensive network control.

With the IP Services feature set, it supports dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and advanced features such as MPLS, VRF-Lite, and Policy-Based Routing. The switch includes StackWise-160 technology, enabling up to 9 units to be stacked with 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, creating a single logical unit for simplified management.

This model also integrates a wireless controller, supporting up to 50 access points and 1000 clients, making it an ideal choice for converged wired and wireless environments.

Key Features:

24x Gigabit Ethernet Ports with Full PoE+ Support (370W Budget)

4x 1G SFP Uplink Ports

IP Services Feature Set (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, etc.)

Integrated Wireless Controller

Cisco StackWise-160 Support – stack up to 9 switches

Switching Capacity: 88 Gbps | Forwarding Rate: 41.66 Mpps

Layer 3 Routing & MPLS Capabilities

Rack-Mountable (1U Form Factor)

Ideal For: Advanced enterprise access layers, PoE-driven environments, wireless convergence, and routing-intensive networks