Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Switch 48 Port Gigabit PoE+ 1100W Dual PWR Supply WSC385012X48UL

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Catalyst Switch is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch used in enterprise network infrastructure for high-density access layer connectivity and power delivery. Commonly installed in corporate networks, campus environments, and industrial systems where PoE-powered devices and high-speed uplinks are required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, upgrades, and replacement of existing access switches to improve performance and scalability.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L switch is widely used in enterprise and industrial networking environments to provide high-density PoE+ connectivity with advanced switching capabilities. It is deployed in offices, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities to support devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and IoT systems. With dual power supplies for redundancy and support for high PoE power budgets, this switch is ideal for powering and connecting modern network infrastructures requiring both performance and reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3850-12X48U-L
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Maximum PoE Budget: Up to 1100 W
• Uplink Ports: 12 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Switching Capacity: Up to 320 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 252 Mpps
• Operating System: Cisco IOS XE
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480
• Power Supply: Dual 1100W AC power supplies
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48P-A Catalyst 9300 PoE+ Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Catalyst 3850 PoE+ Switch
• Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E Catalyst 9200L PoE+ Switch