Cisco Ws-C3850-48P-S Poe 48-Port Gigabit Switch

Brand Cisco
Model Type

WS-C3850-48P-S

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Description

Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S is a high-performance, Power over Ethernet (PoE) supported, and manageable Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise networks. It is preferred in networks where devices requiring PoE such as wireless access points, IP phones, and cameras are heavily used. It is a member of Cisco’s Catalyst 3850 series and offers advanced network management and security features.


Technical Specifications

  • Ports:
    • 48 x Gigabit Ethernet ports ([ PHONE HIDDEN ] Mbps, RJ-45, PoE+ supported)
    • 4 x SFP uplink ports (can be used with 1GbE fiber module)
  • PoE Features:
    • IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support
    • Total PoE power budget: 715W (with default power supply)
  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps (million packets per second)
  • Stacking: Up to 9 switches can be stacked with Cisco StackWise-480 technology
  • Management:
    • CLI (Command Line Interface)
    • Web-based interface (with Cisco DNA Center or Prime Infrastructure)
    • SNMP, Telnet, SSH support
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:
    • VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, Routing (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing)
    • Advanced security (802.1x, port security, ACL)
  • Power: Internal power supply (redundant power support is optional)
  • Mounting: Rack-mountable (1U size)

Use Cases

  • Enterprise Networks: Large office, campus, and data center networks
  • IP Phone and Camera Applications: Powering devices with PoE
  • Wireless Network Infrastructure: Centralized management and powering of APs

Advantages

  • High Performance: High data transmission and low latency in large networks
  • PoE+ Support: Ideal for devices requiring power
  • Advanced Security: Network access control and protection mechanisms
  • Easy Management: Full integration with Cisco’s central management platforms

Standards & Certifications

  • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3at, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1x
  • Compliant with international standards such as CE, FCC, RoHS