Cisco WS-C3650-48PD-S End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Catalyst 3650 48 Port PoE 2x10G Uplink IP Base
Supported through Oct 31, 2026The 3650 was the fixed-uplink sibling of the 3850, a popular 48-port PoE access switch. Cisco's bulletin recommends the Catalyst 9300L as the migration path.
Cisco WS-C3650-48PD-S lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 31, 2021
- End of Software Maintenance
- Oct 31, 2022
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 31, 2026
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco WS-C3650-48PD-S end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the WS-C3650-48PD-S effective Oct 31, 2021. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco WS-C3650-48PD-S?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Catalyst 9300L 48-port PoE+, 4x10G uplink, Network Advantage. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the WS-C3650-48PD-S?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2026) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.