Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-L WS-C3850-12X48U-L Catalyst 3850 Switch

Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Switch WS-C3850-12X48U-L delivers enterprise-class performance and full stackability for campus and branch environments. Featuring twelve 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports and forty-eight Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports, this model provides a unified wired access platform that simplifies network design while supporting high-density devices such as IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT sensors.

Key Features

• 12 x 10G SFP+ uplink modules for high-speed aggregation
• 48 x PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port (UPOE) for power hungry devices
• Stackable architecture supporting up to nine switches with a single management IP address
• Advanced security with MACsec encryption, TrustSec role-based access control and device authentication
• Integrated wireless controller functionality for Cisco lightweight APs
• Flexible NetFlow and flexible QoS for traffic visibility and prioritization

Technical Specifications

• Model number: WS-C3850-12X48U-L
• Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable chassis
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 77.4 Mpps
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg Celsius (32 to 104 deg Fahrenheit)
• Power supply: Dual redundant AC power supplies, optional DC input
• Management interfaces: Console, USB, Cisco DNA Center, SNMP, NETCONF and REST API

Typical Applications

• Campus core and distribution layers requiring high bandwidth uplinks
• Enterprise wireless LAN aggregation with built-in controller capabilities
• Power over Ethernet deployments for VoIP phones, security cameras and digital signage
• Branch office connectivity where space and power efficiency are critical
• IoT environments that need both data and power delivery over a single cable

This Catalyst 3850 model provides the reliability, scalability and feature set needed to support modern digital workplaces while simplifying operations through unified management.