C9300L-48P-4G-E
Campus access switch
WS-C3650-48PS-L
Stackable campus access switch with limited Layer 3 routing
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C9300L-48P-4G-E vs WS-C3650-48PS-L
A key difference between Cisco C9300L-48P-4G-E and WS-C3650-48PS-L is Switch Role: C9300L-48P-4G-E — Campus access switch; WS-C3650-48PS-L — Stackable campus access switch with limited Layer 3 routing. They also differ in Network License (Network Essentials vs Cisco IOS LAN Base) and Switching Capacity (Standalone) (104 Gbps vs 176 Gbps). Consider how switch role affects the deployment, then review the remaining differences before choosing the exact Product ID. The table below shows 69 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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C9300L-48P-4G-E
Network Essentials
WS-C3650-48PS-L
Cisco IOS LAN Base
C9300L-48P-4G-E
104 Gbps
WS-C3650-48PS-L
176 Gbps
C9300L-48P-4G-E
424 Gbps
WS-C3650-48PS-L
Not published by Cisco
C9300L-48P-4G-E
77.38 Mpps
WS-C3650-48PS-L
77.37 Mpps
C9300L-48P-4G-E
315.48 Mpps
WS-C3650-48PS-L
Not published by Cisco
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How to choose between C9300L-48P-4G-E and WS-C3650-48PS-L
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Ports and uplinks
Match access media, port count and speed first, then confirm that the uplink design fits the distribution layer.
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PoE and power
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Performance and software
Compare forwarding, stacking and scale in the intended topology, then confirm the license tier and software release.
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Full specification comparison
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| Product ID | C9300L-48P-4G-E | WS-C3650-48PS-L |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series fixed-uplink stackable access switch | Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series stackable enterprise-class access switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Campus access switch | Stackable campus access switch with limited Layer 3 routing |
| Network License | Network Essentials | Cisco IOS LAN Base |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF and SNMP | Cisco IOS XE CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 48 | 48 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 | 48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 |
| Downlink Type | 1G PoE+ RJ-45 | 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | 4 x 1G SFP | 4 x 1G SFP |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port | 1 x RJ-45 out-of-band management Ethernet port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45; 1 x USB Mini-B console | 1 x RJ-45 console port |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | Not published by Cisco |
| PoE-capable Ports | 48 | 48 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45; SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP; USB | RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 ports; SFP/SFP+ for uplinks; copper Cisco StackWise-160 stacking cabling; RJ-45 management and console |
| Total System Ports | 52 | 52 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 104 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity (Stacked) | 424 Gbps | Not published by Cisco |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 77.38 Mpps | 77.37 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (Stacked) | 315.48 Mpps | Not published by Cisco |
| MAC Address Scale | 32,000 | 32,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | 32,000 | 24,000 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | 16,000 | Not published by Cisco |
| Multicast Route Scale | 8,000 | Not published by Cisco |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | 5,120 | Not published by Cisco |
| QoS Scale | 5,120 | Not published by Cisco |
| Packet Buffer | 16 MB | Not published by Cisco |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,198 bytes | 9,198 bytes |
| Flexible NetFlow Entries | 64,000 | 48,000 |
| Switched Virtual Interfaces | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | PoE/PoE+ | PoE+ on all downlink ports |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at | IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port) |
| Default PoE Budget | 505 W | 390 W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 1,440 W | Not published by Cisco |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-715WAC-P | PWR-C2-640WAC |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Power Supply Options | 350W, 715W, 1100W and supported 1900W AC/HVDC power supplies | PWR-C2-250WAC, PWR-C2-640WAC, PWR-C2-1025WAC, PWR-C2-640WDC |
| Maximum System Power | 90.01 W | 97.09 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | AC |
| Heat Dissipation | 307 BTU/h | Not published by Cisco |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | Optional second modular power supply (1+1); optional external Cisco RPS 2300 |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-320 | Cisco StackWise-160 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 8 | 9 |
| StackPower | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fan Modules | 3 field-replaceable fans with N+1 redundancy | 3 modular field-replaceable redundant fans |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE | Cisco IOS XE |
| Minimum Software Release | Cisco IOS XE 16.11.1c | Not published by Cisco |
| DRAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 16 GB | 2 GB |
| CPU | x86 CPU complex | Not published by Cisco |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 445 × 449 mm | 44 × 445 × 448 mm |
| Weight | 7.03 kg | 7.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C | -5 to 45 °C; -5 to 40 °C; -5 to 35 °C; -5 to 30 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C | -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | Not listed | 5% to 96% |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% | 5% to 96% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 m | Up to 5,000 m |
| MTBF | 314,140 hours | 383,760 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime hardware warranty (E-LLW) | Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty (E-LLW) |
| Acoustic Rating | LpA 44 dBA typical; 47 dBA maximum (ISO 7779/9296, 25°C) | 45 dB typical, 48 dB maximum (LpA per ISO 7779) |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS compliant | Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 5 |
| Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 | UL 60950-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, GOST |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A; EN 55032 Class A; CISPR 32 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A, CISPR22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, KN22 Class A, EN55024, CISPR24, KN24 |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack mount | 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow | Not published by Cisco |
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