Cisco WS-C3850-48F-E 3850 Series Switch With C3850-NM-4-1G and Single Power Supply Cisco WSC385048FE

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-E Catalyst switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide Layer 3 switching and full Power over Ethernet connectivity for access-layer network deployments. Commonly installed in corporate network closets, campus environments, and enterprise branch locations where high-density switching and PoE connectivity are required for wireless access points, IP phones, and security devices. Network administrators and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy Cisco Catalyst switching platforms.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-E switch is commonly deployed in enterprise and campus access-layer networks where high port density and full PoE power are required. It is used in corporate offices, universities, hospitals, retail environments, and government facilities to connect workstations, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and surveillance cameras while enabling centralized network management, VLAN segmentation, and reliable traffic handling across large network environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C3850-48F-E
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• PoE Budget: Up to 800 W total PoE power
• Network Module: C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1 Gigabit SFP uplink ports)
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Software License: IP Services feature set
• Wireless Integration: Integrated wireless controller functionality
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480 stacking support
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Cisco network management tools
• Security Features: 802.1X authentication, access control lists, port security
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable switch chassis
• Power Supply: Single modular AC power supply

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-E Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-L Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E Ethernet Switch