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 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports (up to 30 W per port) . 176 Gbps switching capacity, 130.95 Mpps forwarding performance. StackWise-480 stacking bandwidth for unified management and redundancy. IP Base feature set (Layer 3 routing, ACLs, QoS) . Comprehensive security: 802.1X, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP source guard. Dual power supply support and redundant design for high availability. Ideal for enterprise access layer with PoE demands. Technical Specifications Specification Detail 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 See all Network Switches Available
