Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-L Switch 48 Port Gigabit PoE WSC385048FL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L Catalyst Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide high-density Gigabit Ethernet switching with full Power over Ethernet capability for connected network devices. Commonly installed in enterprise access layer networks, campus switching environments, and corporate office infrastructures where reliable high-speed connectivity and PoE support are required for multiple powered devices. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, replacement of legacy switching equipment, and deployment of scalable Cisco Catalyst switching solutions within enterprise LAN environments. 

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L switch is deployed in enterprise and campus LAN environments where high port density and PoE support are required to power network-connected devices. It is commonly used in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and enterprise IT infrastructures where IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras require both network connectivity and electrical power through Ethernet cabling. Network engineers install this switch to support scalable access layer networking and centralized management within Cisco-based switching infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3850-48F-L
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Full PoE
• Switch Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Total Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• PoE Budget: Up to 800W depending on installed power supply
• Software License: LAN Base
• Uplink Ports: Modular network uplink module support
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480
• Mounting: Rack mountable

Common Replacements:

• Cisco WS-C3850-48P-L Catalyst Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L Catalyst Switch
• Cisco C9300-48P-A Catalyst 9300 Switch