A Comparison of Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches are enterprise-class access layer switches that provide the foundation for full convergence between wired and wireless networks on a single platform. They support up to 50 access points and 1000 wireless clients per switch or stack, and offer modular and field-replaceable redundant fans and power supplies. They also support advanced features such as Cisco StackWise-160 technology, Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE), IEEE 802.3bz (multigigabit), and IEEE 802.1ba Audio Video Bridging (AVB).
In this article, we will compare some of the models of the Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches based on their features and specifications.
This model is a compact switch that has 8 PoE+ ports with a power budget of 124W and 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports. It supports IP Base feature set and can operate in fanless mode for silent operation. It is ideal for deployments in tight spaces where depth of the switch is a concern, such as retail, hospitality, and education.
This model is a standard switch that has 24 PoE+ ports with a power budget of 390W and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ and 2 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports. It supports IP Base feature set and can stack up to 9 switches with 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth. It is suitable for deployments that require high-performance wired and wireless access layer connectivity.
This model is similar to the WS-C3650-24PD-S, except that it supports IP Services feature set, which provides full Layer 3 routing capabilities such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and VRF. It is ideal for deployments that require advanced network services and security features.
This model is a standard switch that has 24 Ethernet ports and 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports. It supports LAN Base feature set, which provides basic Layer 2 switching features such as VLANs, STP, and QoS. It is suitable for deployments that require simple and cost-effective wired access layer connectivity.
This model is a standard switch that has 24 SFP ports and 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports. It supports IP Services feature set and can stack up to 9 switches with 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth. It also supports Cisco StackPower technology, which allows the sharing of power among stacked switches for power redundancy and efficiency. It is ideal for deployments that require high-density fiber connectivity and advanced network services.
This model is a standard switch that has 48 PoE+ ports with a power budget of 740W and 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink ports. It supports LAN Base feature set and can stack up to 8 switches with 80 Gbps of stack bandwidth. It also supports Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology, which provides easy management and configuration of stacked switches. It is suitable for deployments that require scalable and secure wired access layer connectivity.
This model is similar to the WS-C2960X-48FPS-L, except that it does not support PoE+ ports. It is suitable for deployments that do not require PoE devices such as IP phones or cameras.
This model is not a Cisco Catalyst switch, but an Aruba switch from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It has 48 PoE+ ports with a power budget of 370W and 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports. It supports ArubaOS-Switch software, which provides Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching features such as VLANs, STP, OSPF, ACLs, and QoS. It also supports Aruba AirWave network management software, which provides visibility and control over wired and wireless networks. It is suitable for deployments that require simple and reliable wired access layer connectivity with HPE Aruba solutions.
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