Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S 3850 Series Switch With C3850-NM-4-10G and Dual Power Supply

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide Layer 3 managed switching with high-density Gigabit connectivity and advanced network management capabilities. Commonly installed in corporate campus networks, IT wiring closets, and distribution layer environments requiring scalable switching performance and high-speed uplink connectivity. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, system retrofits, or replacement of existing Cisco Catalyst switching hardware.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S switch is used in enterprise and industrial networking environments where high-performance Layer 3 switching and scalable network access are required. It is commonly deployed in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and large enterprise networks to connect servers, workstations, wireless access points, and network infrastructure devices while supporting VLAN segmentation, centralized network management, and high-speed uplinks across the switching infrastructure.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model: WS-C3850-48T-S
• Product Type: Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Total Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Uplink Module Installed: C3850-NM-4-10G
• Uplink Interfaces: 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
• Layer Support: Layer 3 switching
• Feature Set: IP Base
• Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Stacking Technology: Cisco StackWise-480 support
• Stack Bandwidth: Up to 480 Gbps
• Power Supply: Dual modular AC power supplies
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48T-A
• Cisco C3850-48T-E
• Cisco WS-C3750X-48T-S