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

Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Catalyst 3850 Series PoE Switch is a 1U, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch with 48 PoE+ ports and a 715W AC power supply. It delivers PoE+ power per IEEE 802.3at to support IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points directly from the switch, consolidating data and power in a single cabling run. The device runs the IP Base feature set, providing both Layer 2 switching and essential Layer 3 routing capabilities for enterprise networks. A single fixed network module slot allows optional uplink expansion, enabling flexible integration with campus backbones. All 48 ports operate at 10/100/1000 Mbps, simplifying desktop connectivity while supporting uplink performance in congested networks; the 715W AC power budget accommodates multiple PoE devices. Built to be rack-mounted in standard equipment racks, the WS-C3850-48P-S is designed for scalable access-layer deployments where PoE devices are widespread, with Catalyst 3850 software and stacking features that support growth and resilience.