Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Catalyst 3850 Series Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Catalyst 3850 Series Switch is a 48‑port managed Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campus networks, delivering Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated PoE+ for connected devices. It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) and ships with the C3850-NM-2-10G network module for 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. Uplink ports offer 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ connections, enabling high-speed uplinks to distribution or core networks, while the switch delivers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 130.95 Mpps. StackWise-480 support supports scalable stacking, and the device runs Cisco IOS software for centralized wired and wireless network control via CLI, SNMP, and Web UI. With dual redundant power supplies, a 1U rack-mountable form factor, and an operating range of 0°C to 45°C, this switch is suited for enterprise campus deployments in corporate offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities that require reliable Gigabit Ethernet plus PoE+ for IP phones, access points, and surveillance devices.