Cisco WS-C3850-48P-E 3850 Series Switch With C3850-NM-2-10G and Single Power Supply WSC385048PE

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-E Gigabit Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide Layer 3 managed switching with integrated PoE+ support and advanced routing capabilities for access layer deployments. Commonly installed in corporate campus networks, office wiring closets, and wireless or surveillance environments requiring reliable PoE-enabled switching. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, system retrofits, or replacement of existing Cisco Catalyst switching hardware. 

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-E switch is used in enterprise and industrial networking environments where high port density, PoE+ capability, and high-speed uplink connectivity are required. It is commonly deployed in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and large enterprise networks to connect IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, servers, and workstations while supporting VLAN segmentation, centralized network management, and high-speed data transmission across the network infrastructure.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model: WS-C3850-48P-E
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE+
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Total Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• Uplink Module Installed: C3850-NM-2-10G
• Uplink Interfaces: 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
• Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support
• PoE Power Budget: Up to 435 W (depending on power supply)
• Layer Support: Layer 3 switching
• Feature Set: IP Services
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480 support
• Power Supply: Single modular AC power supply
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48P-E
• Cisco C9300-48P-A
• Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S