Cisco WS-C3850-48P-E Layer 3 PoE Plus Ethernet Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-E Catalyst Switch delivers high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated PoE+ support, providing up to 715 W of PoE power across 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports to power IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, it combines wired and wireless access under Cisco’s unified access architecture and offers VLAN support, QoS, traffic management, and security policies to enforce performance and security in dense enterprise environments. The switch supports modular uplink network modules for scalable connectivity and is managed with Cisco IOS software and centralized management tools, enabling streamlined deployment and ongoing administration in enterprise campus networks. Its rack-mountable design suits data centers, network closets, and other infrastructure environments, making it a common choice for expanding infrastructure, replacing legacy gear, and connecting workstations, IP phones, access points, and cameras within a unified wired access solution.