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The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-L is a high-density access switch offering 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports with PoE+, designed for enterprise wired-access environments with stacking and flexible modular uplinks. It features the LAN Base software license, making it suitable for Layer 2 deployments requiring power-rich connectivity.
Key Technical Specifications
Port count: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+)
Available PoE Budget: 800 W
Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 130.95 Mpps
Software Feature Set: LAN Base (Layer 2)
Stackable: Up to 9 units; StackWise-480 (480 Gbps stack bandwidth)
Key Features
Fully PoE+ on all 48 downlink ports — ideal for powering APs, IP phones, surveillance cameras.
Modular uplink slot compatibility (e.g., 1G or 10G modules) for aggregation flexibility.
Stackable architecture allows seamless scaling and redundancy across multiple units.
Compact 1U form factor suitable for standard racks in enterprise environments.
Cost-effective LAN Base license for access layer switching where full Layer 3 isn’t required.
Ideal Use Cases
Access layer deployments for enterprise campuses needing high port density and power.
Wired + wireless converged networks where many devices (APs, IoT) require power and connectivity.
Installations where stacking and future growth are key but full Layer 3 routing may not be necessary.