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

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