The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-S is a high-performance enterprise-grade switch engineered to serve as an access layer device with strong PoE+ capability, robust stacking, and advanced routing features. As part of the Catalyst 3850 series, this model offers 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (supporting up to 30 W per port) and includes the IP Base feature set for essential routing functionality.
Designed for modern deployments, it supports StackWise-480 stacking, enabling up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth to behave as a single unit. The switch handles high traffic loads with a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps.
It features advanced capabilities like full Layer 3 routing, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 support, multicast routing, ACLs, and security features (802.1X, dynamic ARP inspection, source guard) for enterprise networks. The inclusion of PoE+ makes it ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other edge devices.
Reliability, flexibility, and feature richness make the WS-C3850-48P-S a core building block for campus networks, converged services, and scaled enterprise deployments.
Key Features & Benefits
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48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports (up to 30 W per port) .
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176 Gbps switching capacity, 130.95 Mpps forwarding performance.
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StackWise-480 stacking bandwidth for unified management and redundancy.
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IP Base feature set (Layer 3 routing, ACLs, QoS) .
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Comprehensive security: 802.1X, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP source guard.
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Dual power supply support and redundant design for high availability.
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Ideal for enterprise access layer with PoE demands.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Model / Part Number | WS-C3850-48P-S |
| Access Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ (RJ-45) |
| PoE Capability | Up to 30 W per port |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (StackWise-480) |
| Feature Set | IP Base (Layer 3 routing, ACL, QoS) |
| Memory / Flash | 4 GB RAM, 2 GB Flash |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1 RU rack-mount form factor (≈ 1.75 in × 17.5 in × ~15 in) per datasheet standard |
| Power Supply | Built-in AC, support for dual redundant PSUs |
| Operating Environment | Standard enterprise temperature/humidity ranges, per Cisco specs |
| Certifications / Compliance | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, and Cisco Catalyst compliance standards |
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