Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S Catalyst Switch is a managed Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE+ and an integrated wireless controller, built for enterprise networks that demand high-speed data and centralized management. It provides 48 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with a 715 W PoE budget to power IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras, all within a 1U rack-mountable form factor. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, this switch combines advanced routing, security features, and unified wired/wireless management, and supports Cisco 3850 SFP/SFP+ uplink modules for flexible connectivity. Key specifications include a switching capacity of up to 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 130.95 Mpps, along with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities, making it suitable for corporate campuses, enterprise offices, and network access layers that require scalable PoE-enabled device connectivity. Management is accessible via CLI and SNMP and integrates with Cisco network management platforms for centralized control.