Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L Enterprise Network Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L is a 48‑port 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch in a 1U rack‑mount form factor that delivers enterprise‑grade Layer 3 routing with built‑in wireless controller capabilities for campus networks and enterprise infrastructure. It includes the C3850-NM-2-10G uplink module with two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for high‑capacity uplinks and supports up to approximately 176 Gbps of switching capacity. Running Cisco IOS XE with the LAN Base feature set, it provides Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 capabilities, plus StackWise-480 stacking for up to 9 switches. Power options include dual redundant power supply support, and the device is designed for scalable access, uplink aggregation, and centralized policy management in enterprise LANs, campuses, branch offices, and data‑center access layers that require reliable Gigabit connectivity. Common replacements include Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S (IP Base version) and newer Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T models.