Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L 3850 Series Switch With C3850-NM-4-1G and Dual Power Supply WSC385048TL

Description:

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-L Switch with C3850-NM-4-1G uplink module (WSC385048TL) is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide high-performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for wired network connectivity. This switch features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for access-layer device connections and includes the C3850-NM-4-1G network module that provides four additional 1 Gigabit SFP uplink interfaces for high-speed backbone connectivity. Designed as part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, it supports advanced switching capabilities, StackWise-480 technology, and centralized network management through Cisco IOS XE software. With dual power supply support for redundancy and a rack-mountable design, the switch enables reliable operation and scalable deployment in enterprise campus and branch network environments.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L switch is commonly deployed in enterprise campus networks, corporate offices, educational institutions, and large commercial environments where high-density Ethernet connectivity is required. It is widely used to connect desktop computers, servers, printers, and other network-enabled devices within structured LAN infrastructures. With its integrated uplink module and support for switch stacking, the device is also used in access-layer deployments that require scalable network expansion and reliable connectivity to aggregation or core network layers.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3850-48T-L
• Alternate Part Number: WSC385048TL
• Brand: Cisco
• Product Series: Catalyst 3850
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Port Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiating
• Uplink Module: C3850-NM-4-1G network module included
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 1 Gigabit SFP uplink interfaces
• Switching Capability: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Stack Technology: Cisco StackWise-480
• Management Software: Cisco IOS XE
• Power Supply: Dual power supply support for redundancy
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable (1U)
• Application Environment: Enterprise campus and branch networks

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200-48T-A 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-48TS-L 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch