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C9300L-48PF-4G-E vs WS-C3650-48FS-L
C9300L-48PF-4G-E and WS-C3650-48FS-L retain 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports and four 1G uplinks. The higher-power newer configuration provides 890 W default PoE versus 775 W, alongside more memory and faster stacking; packet rates remain nearly equal.
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| Specification | C9300L-48PF-4G-E | WS-C3650-48FS-L |
|---|---|---|
Switch Role |
Campus access switch | Stackable campus access switch with limited Layer 3 routing |
Network License |
Network Essentials | Cisco IOS LAN Base |
Access / Downlink Ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ RJ-45 | 48 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 |
Switching Capacity (Standalone) |
104 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Standalone) |
77.38 Mpps | 77.37 Mpps |
PoE Support |
PoE/PoE+ | PoE+ on all downlink ports |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C9300L-48PF-4G-E | WS-C3650-48FS-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 rear RJ-45 console plus 1 x front USB Mini-B console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A host port | 1 x front USB Type-A external-storage port |
| 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 GbpsCisco publishes 176 Gbps for all 48-port Catalyst 3650 models; not specific to this model's uplinks |
| 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 | 890 W | 775 W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 1,440 W | Not published by Cisco |
| Default Power Supply | PWR-C1-1100WAC-P | PWR-C2-1025WAC |
| 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 | 93 W | 106.98 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 115 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 47 to 63 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC input; supported AC/HVDC options depend on power-supply model | AC |
| Heat Dissipation | 317 BTU/h | Not published by Cisco |
| Power Redundancy | Dual redundant field-replaceable power supplies | Optional second internal modular power supply for 1+1 redundancy |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-320Stacks only with Catalyst 9300L and 9300LM models | 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 16.12.2 | Cisco IOS XE 3.3.0SE or later |
| 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 × 488 mm | 44 × 445 × 486 mm |
| Weight | 7.03 kg | 7.8 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 | 303,660 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 | Front/side chassis intake toward rear fan and power-supply modules; exact path depends on installed supplies |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Data Sheet and Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Switches Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
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