Description
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is a feature of the C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 Cisco ONE Catalyst 3650-24PS 24 Ports Managed Switch that allows for the grouping of multiple physical links into a single logical link, providing increased bandwidth and redundancy. This is accomplished by bundling multiple physical ports together to form a Link Aggregation Group (LAG) and then configuring the switch and the connected devices to use LACP to negotiate the formation of the LAG.
LACP works by allowing the switch and the connected devices to exchange LACP packets to establish and maintain the link aggregation. This allows the switch to dynamically discover the connected devices that support LACP and to automatically configure the LAG between them.
Benefits of LACP are:
- Increased bandwidth: by bundling multiple physical ports together, LACP can increase the total available bandwidth.
- Redundancy: LACP can help to ensure that network traffic can be rerouted in the event of a link failure, which can help to prevent network downtime.
- Load balancing: LACP can help to balance the load of network traffic across multiple physical links, which can help to improve overall network performance.
It is important to note that LACP is one of the Link Aggregation Protocols that support link aggregation, another one is PAgP (Port Aggregation Protocol) which is proprietary to Cisco devices. LACP is an IEEE standard, therefore it is more widely supported and allows for interoperability with other vendors.
C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 supports LACP and it can be used to bundle multiple physical ports together to form a LAG. This can provide increased bandwidth and redundancy, which can help to improve the overall performance and reliability of the network.
Web-Based Management Interface
The C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 Cisco ONE Catalyst 3650-24PS 24 Ports Managed Switch includes a web-based management interface that allows for easy configuration and monitoring of the switch. The web interface is accessible through a web browser, and it provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that simplifies the process of configuring and managing the switch.
The web-based management interface provides a wide range of features, including:
- Device discovery: allows for the discovery of the switch on the network and provides basic information such as IP address, firmware version, and hardware details.
- Configuration: allows for the configuration of various settings such as VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), Port security, and other advanced features.
- Monitoring: provides real-time information about switch status, port status, and other performance metrics.
- Troubleshooting: provides tools for troubleshooting network issues, such as packet capture and logging.
- Firmware upgrade: allows for the easy upgrading of the switch’s firmware.
The web-based management interface is user-friendly, easy to navigate and customizable. It also allows for the configuration of multiple devices from a single web interface, which can be useful for networks with multiple switches.
Additionally, the C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is part of the Cisco ONE family of switches, which runs the Cisco ONE Software. This software provides a single management platform for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting the switch and other Cisco devices in your network. It also allows for automation and programmability of the network.
Deployment Scenarios and Use Cases
The C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 Cisco ONE Catalyst 3650-24PS 24 Ports Managed Switch is a high-performance, managed switch that is designed for use in a variety of deployment scenarios and use cases.
Some of the key deployment scenarios and use cases for the C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 include:
- Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs): The C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is well suited for use in small and medium-sized businesses, as it provides advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS) and security, while also being easy to use and manage.
- Campus and Branch Networks: The switch can also be used in campus and branch networks, where it can provide advanced features such as link aggregation and VLANs, while also being easy to manage and integrate with other network devices.
- High-density wireless deployments: The switch is capable of supporting high-density wireless deployments, it has PoE+ support which allows you to power wireless access points, IP phones and other devices.
- Internet of Things (IoT) deployments: The switch supports IoT protocols such as MQTT and CoAP, this enables it to collect and forward IoT data to the cloud or other edge devices.
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN): The C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is part of the Cisco ONE family of switches which runs the Cisco ONE Software, this software provides a single management platform for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting the switch and other Cisco devices in your network. It also allows for automation and programmability of the network.
The C1-WS3650-24PS/K9 is a versatile switch that can be used in a variety of deployment scenarios and use cases, including small and medium-sized businesses, campus and branch networks, high-density wireless deployments, IoT deployments, and software-defined networking.
General Information about this Cisco C1-WS3650-24PS/K9
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: C1-WS3650-24PS/K9
- Product Line Catalyst
- Product Series 3650
- Product Model WS-C3650-24PS
- Product Name Catalyst WS-C3650-24PS Ethernet Switch
- Product Type Ethernet Switch
- SKU: C1-WS3650-24PS/K9
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 24
- Uplink Port Yes
- Modular No
- Stack Port Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 24 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 1000Base-X
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
- Number of SFP Slots 4
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 2
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Dimensions and Weight:
- Compatible Rack Unit 1U
- Form Factor Rack-mountable
- Height 1.7 Inch
- Width 17.6 Inch
- Depth 17.5 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 16 Lbs
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