Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Switch WSC385012X48UL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Catalyst 3850 Switch is a stackable enterprise managed switch used in campus and industrial network infrastructures to provide high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. It combines high-speed Ethernet connectivity, modular uplinks, and advanced network management features to support reliable communication between network devices, servers, controllers, and edge equipment. Commonly installed in enterprise network closets, manufacturing facilities, data centers, and building automation control rooms, this switch enables secure and scalable network connectivity for critical operations. Network administrators, IT engineers, and system integrators use this switch for network upgrades, infrastructure expansion, replacement of legacy switching hardware, and deployment of high-capacity managed network environments. 

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L switch is used in enterprise and industrial network environments requiring reliable high-density Ethernet connectivity and advanced network management. It supports communication between servers, computers, PLCs, HMIs, IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance systems in applications such as campus networks, manufacturing control networks, office IT infrastructure, building automation systems, and security monitoring systems. Its Layer 3 routing capabilities, PoE support, and high-speed uplinks allow efficient traffic management, device connectivity, and network scalability across distributed systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3850-12X48U-L
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850
• Total Ethernet Ports: 48
• Downlink Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet with UPOE
• Uplink Ports: 12 x 10 Gigabit SFP+
• Switching Capacity: Up to 640 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 477 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching
• Power over Ethernet: Cisco UPOE (Up to 60W per port)
• Network Management: CLI, Web Interface, SNMP, Cisco IOS
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
• Security Features: 802.1X Authentication, Access Control Lists (ACL), Port Security
• Stack Support: Cisco StackWise-480
• Power Supply: Redundant Power Supply Support
• Mounting Type: Rack Mountable
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48U-A Catalyst 9300 Managed Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-48U-L Catalyst 3850 Managed Switch
• Cisco WS-C3650-48PS-L Catalyst 3650 Managed Switch