Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L is a stackable, enterprise-managed Catalyst 3850 switch that delivers high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with Cisco UPOE power for connected devices. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ downlink ports (48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps) and ships with the C3850-NM-4-10G uplink module, offering 4 x 10 Gb/s SFP+ uplinks for scalable interconnects. With Cisco StackWise-480, it can be grouped with other Catalyst 3850 units for simplified management and increased port density, and it is rack-mountable with dual redundant power supplies for reliability. The switch supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, runs Cisco IOS with CLI and SNMP, and handles up to 640 Gbps of switching capacity and 477 Mpps forwarding rate, enabling robust performance in dense campus networks and industrial environments. Common applications include powering wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras while delivering secure, scalable infrastructure for campus closets, office IT, manufacturing floors, surveillance systems, and building management systems.