Managed Switch Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PS-L L3 Gigabit Ethernet 24 Ports PoE

The Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-L Network Switch is an enterprise-class access-layer switch that enables convergence of wired and wireless networks on a single platform. Available as a standalone unit or as part of a stack, it is built on Cisco StackWise-160 technology and uses the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC for improved forwarding and feature integration.

Advantages

The switch supports stacking for simplified management and scalability, and its UADP ASIC delivers consistent hardware-based forwarding for wired and wireless traffic. Built on Cisco StackWise-160, the device offers resilient performance and unified feature sets across the stack, reducing operational complexity.

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-L
• Port count: 24 access ports (PoE capable)
• Stacking technology: Cisco StackWise-160
• ASIC: Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP)
• Deployment: Standalone or stackable access-layer switch

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19-inch rack or mount it on a flat surface according to Cisco installation guidelines. Connect access ports to wired endpoints and optionally integrate wireless controllers or access points to leverage wired–wireless convergence. Configure stacking if multiple switches will be managed as a single unit and apply required VLAN, QoS, and security policies through the switch CLI or management interfaces.

Recommendations

Use the Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-L in access-layer deployments that require unified wired and wireless feature sets. For redundancy and simplified management, consider stacking multiple units with StackWise-160 and ensure firmware is updated to a release that supports the desired unified access features.