About Cisco Catalyst C3850-48F-S Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C3850-48F-S is a high-performance, 48-port full PoE+ managed switch designed for enterprise LANs, data centers, and campus networks. It provides robust, scalable, and secure connectivity with full Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support for devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras.

Equipped with StackWise-480 technology, multiple C3850 switches can be stacked and managed as a single logical unit, providing simplified management, high availability, and redundancy. The switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing features, QoS, and VLAN segmentation, ensuring optimized traffic flow and enterprise-grade performance.

Designed for continuous 247 operation, the C3850-48F-S ensures stable, reliable, and high-speed connectivity for mission-critical applications in enterprise and campus networks.

Key Features

48 Full PoE+ Ethernet Ports

• Supports IEEE 802.3af/at standards

• Powers IP phones, APs, cameras, and other PoE devices

StackWise-480 Technology

• Stack up to 9 switches

• Operate as a single logical unit for simplified management

Advanced Layer 3 Switching

• Supports static and dynamic routing (OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP)

• VLAN, QoS, and ACL support for traffic optimization

High Reliability & Redundancy

• Redundant power supply options

• Designed for continuous 247 operation

Management & Security

• CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP support

• Enterprise-grade security including port security and ACLs

Applications

• Enterprise LAN networks

• IP telephony and wireless AP deployment

• Campus and data center networks

• PoE device deployment and surveillance networks