Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Catalyst 3850 Series Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Catalyst 3850 Series switch is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ managed switch designed for access-layer deployments in enterprise networks. It offers 48 PoE+ RJ-45 ports plus 12 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, supporting IEEE 802.3af/at for power over Ethernet with a total PoE budget up to 1100 W. With up to 640 Gbps switching capacity and forwarding rates up to 190 Mpps, it provides reliable high-density connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT devices in offices, campuses, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The switch runs Layer 3 (IP Base) routing, supports Cisco StackWise-480 for easy stacking, and includes VLANs, ACLs, 802.1X, and TrustSec security features. Management is via CLI, SNMP, and Web UI; it is powered by a single 1100 W AC power supply and is rack-mountable in a 1U chassis. This model is commonly used to expand or upgrade access-layer networks, delivering scalable performance and centralized management for modern network infrastructures.