Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L 3850 Series Switch With C3850-NM-2-10G and Dual Power Supply WSC385048FL

Description:

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

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L switch is commonly deployed in enterprise and campus networks where high-density PoE connectivity and reliable switching performance are required. It is used in corporate offices, universities, healthcare facilities, and government buildings to connect wireless access points, VoIP phones, surveillance systems, and workstations while supporting VLAN segmentation, centralized network management, and high-speed uplink connectivity between network infrastructure devices.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C3850-48F-L
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplink Module: C3850-NM-2-10G network module installed
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Software Feature Set: LAN Base
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480 support
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Cisco network management tools
• Power Supply: Dual modular power supplies installed
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable switch chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Catalyst C9300-48P-A Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48PS-L Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E Ethernet Switch