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

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-S is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switch designed for enterprise networks, delivering advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with integrated PoE+ to power IP phones, wireless access points, and IP surveillance cameras over a single Ethernet cable. Built on the Cisco Catalyst 3850 platform, it provides up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 130.95 Mpps forwarding, supports Cisco StackWise-480 for scalable stacking, and uses a dual redundant power supply configuration with a modular uplink network module slot for adaptable connectivity. With 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, it supports IEEE 802.3af/802.3at PoE+, VLAN tagging (802.1Q), QoS for traffic prioritization, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, along with management options including CLI, SNMP, Web UI, and Cisco management tools. Rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and operable from 0°C to 45°C, this switch is commonly deployed in enterprise campus networks, corporate offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities to provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PoE-powered device support in network closets and communication racks.