Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Switch 48 Port Gigabit PoE+ 1100W Single Power 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 access layer connectivity and high-power device support. Commonly installed in corporate networks, campus environments, and industrial systems where PoE-powered devices and reliable switching 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 support for high PoE power budgets and uplink flexibility, this switch is ideal for powering and connecting modern network infrastructures requiring both performance and reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model / Part Number: WS-C3850-12X48U-L
• Alternate Part Number: WSC385012X48UL
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 48x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (PoE+)
• Uplink Ports: 12x 10 Gigabit SFP+
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+)
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 1100 Watts
• Switching Capacity: Up to 640 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 190 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 3 (IP Base)
• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-480
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Web UI
• VLAN Support: Yes
• Security Features: ACLs, 802.1X, TrustSec
• Power Supply: Single 1100W AC
• Mounting: Rack-mountable (1U)

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48U
• Cisco WS-C3850-48U-L
• Cisco C9200-48P