Description
Description
The Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series is a family of enterprise-class, fixed-configuration access switches designed for medium to large networks. A common variant is the 24-port model with four 1 Gb SFP uplink ports. It integrates advanced features for performance, security, and manageability — particularly in converged wired and wireless environments.
Specifications
1. Port Configuration
24 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
Auto-sensing and auto-negotiating
Support for full-duplex Gigabit speeds
4 × 1 Gb uplink ports
Typically SFP (fiber/Cu) slots for uplinks or stacking
Allow connection to core switches or aggregation switches
2. Power & PoE (Depending on Model)
Available in:
Non-PoE models
PoE+ models (802.3at)
Some variants support UPoE (higher power)
Power Budget
Varies by model
PoE models can power IP phones, cameras, access points, etc.
3. Performance
Switching Capacity
High full-duplex throughput (typically ≥ 128 Gbps)
Forwarding Rate
Suitable for enterprise access layer traffic
Low latency and hardware-accelerated packet processing
4. Stacking
Cisco StackWise-360 technology
Multiple 3650 units can be stacked into a single logical switch
Provides redundancy and simplified management
Stack bandwidth up to multi-Gbps
5. Software & Features
Runs Cisco IOS XE
Full enterprise feature set
Advanced routing (OSPF, EIGRP)
VLANs, ACLs, QoS, Multicast (PIM)
Security Features
802.1X port authentication
DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard
Secure Shell (SSH), SNMPv3
Wireless Integration
Can act as a converged access controller for Cisco wireless APs
6. Management
CLI (console/SSH)
Web UI (limited)
SNMP, NetFlow, Cisco DNA Center support
RSPAN/ERSPAN for monitoring
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