Cisco C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 Catalyst

Cisco C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 Catalyst Switch – Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is a powerful and reliable enterprise-grade switch from the Catalyst 3650 Series, built to support converged wired and wireless networks with high performance, advanced features, and enterprise-class scalability. Designed for growing organizations, this switch delivers Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, integrated wireless control, and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support—making it an ideal choice for unified communications, wireless networking, and high-availability infrastructure.

Key Technical Specifications

• Port Configuration: 24× Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support (10/100/1000 Mbps)

• Uplink Ports: 4× 1G SFP uplink interfaces

• PoE Budget: 390W total available PoE power

• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-160 technology, up to 9 members per stack

• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: Up to 77.37 Mpps

• Memory: 4 GB DRAM, 2 GB Flash

• Wireless Controller: Built-in controller supports up to 50 access points and 1000 wireless clients

• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable (1RU)

Wired and Wireless Convergence

A standout capability of the C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is its integrated wireless controller, enabling centralized management of both wired and wireless devices. This integration reduces hardware requirements, simplifies deployment, and improves operational efficiency in enterprise environments.

Scalability and Flexibility

With support for Cisco StackWise-160, this switch can be stacked with up to eight additional 3650 Series switches, forming a single unified system with up to 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth. The switch’s modular design ensures it can grow with your organization without needing to replace existing hardware.

Enterprise-Class Security

The switch offers enterprise-grade security features such as 802.1X authentication, Cisco TrustSec, and policy-based access control to help ensure a secure, compliant network environment. It is ideal for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory requirements.

Energy-Efficient Design

Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), per-port PoE control, and low-power idle features help reduce energy consumption while maintaining peak performance, making it a cost-effective choice for environmentally conscious IT deployments.

Common Use Cases

• Mid-size to large enterprise access layer deployments

• Unified communications with IP phones and video endpoints

• Campus wireless backbone with integrated wireless management

• Power-sensitive environments using PoE-powered devices like access points and security cameras

Why Choose the Cisco C1-WS3650-24PS/K9?

• Integrated Wired and Wireless Management: Simplifies IT operations with a single point of control

• High PoE Power: Supports more power-hungry devices with 390W total PoE budget

• Stackable for Growth: Scales easily using Cisco StackWise-160 technology

• Enterprise Performance: High-speed forwarding and switching capabilities for demanding networks

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