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The Cisco Catalyst WS‑C3850‑48F‑S is a high‑performance access layer switch offering 48 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports. With IP Base feature set, it supports stacking, advanced layer‑2/3 services, and is ideal for environments requiring power over Ethernet for many devices plus scalability.
Technical Specifications:
Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (PoE+)
PoE Power Budget: ~800 W
Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: ~130.95 million packets per second (Mpps)
RAM: 4 GB
Flash Memory: 2 GB
Stacking: Up to 9 members using StackWise‑480, stacking bandwidth ~480 Gbps
Uplink Options: Support for optional network module uplinks (1G / 10G)
Key Features:
Full PoE+ on all 48 ports for APs, VoIP phones, security cameras etc.
StackPower support — power sharing among stack members for redundancy
Layer 3 support with IP Base (static & dynamic routing, SVIs)
Advanced PoE management and monitoring
Hot-swappable PSUs & fans; modular uplinks
Benefits:
Reduces need for separate power sources by powering many devices directly via Ethernet
Scalable: grow by stacking multiple units without losing performance
Consolidates wired and wireless access on one platform
Reliable in high‑density, mixed‑use environments (offices, campuses, schools)