CISCO WS-C3650-8X24UQ-E – Cisco Catalyst 3650 24 Port mGig, 4x10G Uplink, IP Services

Detailed Description:

The CISCO WS-C3650-8X24UQ-E is a part of the Cisco Catalyst 3650 series, which is renowned for its ability to increase productivity by enabling applications such as IP telephony, wireless, and video for a borderless network experience. This particular model features 24 multi-gigabit Ethernet ports that can automatically adjust the speed (up to 10G) to match the connected device’s capabilities without requiring a switch replacement. It also boasts 4x10G Uplink ports designed for swift data transfer and high-resilience network connections, making it an excellent choice for businesses requiring high bandwidth. The inclusion of the IP Services software feature set provides a host of advanced layer 3 features, including Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities, enhancing the security and flexibility of the network infrastructure. The Cisco Catalyst 3650 series integrates wireless controller functionality that supports up to 25 access points and 1000 wireless clients on each switching entity (stack). This convergence is achieved through the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which enables uniform wired-wireless policy enforcement, application visibility, flexibility, and application optimization. This switch targets enterprises and mid-market sectors seeking to enhance their operational efficiency, with an emphasis on scalability, security, and seamless mobile experiences.