Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S 48 Port GbE PoE+ 3850 Switch DUAL PWR SUPPLY WSC385048FS

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S Catalyst switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide Layer 3 switching and Power over Ethernet connectivity for high-density access-layer network deployments. Commonly installed in corporate network closets, campus environments, and enterprise branch locations where reliable switching and PoE power 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-S switch is commonly deployed in enterprise and campus networks where high-density PoE connectivity and advanced switching capabilities are required. It is used in corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail environments to connect workstations, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and surveillance systems while supporting VLAN segmentation, network security policies, and efficient traffic management across distributed network environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C3850-48F-S
• 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
• Uplink Module: Modular network uplink module support
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Software License: IP Base 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: Dual modular AC power supplies

Common Replacements:

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