CISCO – WS-C3850-48F-S Catalyst 3850 PoE+ Switch

Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S Catalyst 3850 PoE+ Switch

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Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S Catalyst 3850 PoE+ Switch

Description

The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-S is an enterprise-class Layer 3 managed switch engineered for high-performance campus and branch network deployments. It integrates wired and wireless networking on a single platform, delivering secure access, intelligent traffic management, and scalable connectivity for organizations supporting growing business applications.

This model features 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with an 800W PoE power budget, enabling it to power IP phones, wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IEEE 802.3at-compliant devices. A modular uplink slot supports optional 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit network modules, providing deployment flexibility as network requirements evolve. Running Cisco IOS IP Base software, the switch offers Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 support, multicast services, and advanced security capabilities.

As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, the WS-C3850-48F-S supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing up to nine switches to operate as a single logical unit for simplified management, increased resiliency, and high availability.

Key Features

• 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• 800W PoE power budget
• Modular uplink network module slot
• Cisco IOS IP Base software
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality
• Cisco StackWise-480 technology
• Integrated wireless controller capabilities
• Advanced QoS and traffic management
• IPv4 and IPv6 support
• Enterprise-grade security features
• Redundant power supply support
• 1U rack-mount design

Specifications

• Part Number: WS-C3850-48F-S
• Vendor: Cisco
• Product Series: Catalyst 3850
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Access Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af/802.3at
• Available PoE Power: 800W
• Software Feature Set: IP Base
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps
• Stack Bandwidth: 480 Gbps
• DRAM: 4 GB
• Flash Memory: 2 GB
• Maximum Stack Size: 9 Switches
• Uplink Options: Optional 4 × 1G, 2 × 10G, or 4 × 10G Network Module
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Management: Cisco IOS XE Software

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks
• Branch office deployments
• Wireless LAN infrastructures
• IP telephony systems
• Video surveillance networks
• Educational institutions
• Government organizations
• Unified communications environments