The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-S switch is worth buying for multiple reasons. Firstly, the device is designed to provide high-speed connectivity and power with 48 PoE+ ports, making it an ideal solution for organizations with numerous powered devices such as VoIP phones, wireless APs, and surveillance cameras. The 800W PoE budget ensures all connected devices receive sufficient power without additional cabling.
Secondly, this switch offers a flexible backbone for growth with its StackWise-480 technology that allows up to nine switches to be stacked, providing a combined switching capacity of up to 480 Gbps. This scalability is crucial for rapidly growing businesses or networks demanding high throughput for data transfer and real-time communication.
Thirdly, the switch boasts IP Base IOS software, supporting an array of Layer 2 features and limited Layer 3 capabilities. This positions the device as a versatile solution that can be deployed across diverse environments for routing, switching, security, and multicast functionality.
Security is also a strong asset of the WS-C3850-48F-S, with advanced features like protected port, dynamic ARP inspection, and IP Source Guard, providing a secure infrastructure and helping to protect against common network threats.
Energy efficiency is another benefit of this switch, helping to reduce operational costs over time. Cisco’s EnergyWise technology enables companies to monitor power consumption of network infrastructure and attached devices, promoting sustainable practices.
Lastly, investment protection is offered via licensing upgrades and support for a range of network modules. Customers can enhance the feature set from IP Base to IP Services as network needs evolve, ensuring longevity and adaptability of the infrastructure. For all these reasons, investing in the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-S switch is a strategic move for a reliable, secure, and future-proof network.
Cisco next generation Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-S is integrated with 48 Ethernet POE+ ports stackable enterprise level switch with IP base IOS image. WS-C3850-48F-S supports up to 1K VLANs and delivers comprehensive layer 2 and limited layer 3 capabilities by offering the feasible solution for access layer or distribution layer.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
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Product Code |
WS-C3850-48F-S |
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Enclosure Type |
1 RU |
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Feature Set |
IP Service |
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Network SFP uplink module selection |
C3850-NM-4-1G C3850-NM-2-10G C3850-NM-4-10G |
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Ports |
48 x 10/100/1000 ports with PoE+ |
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Available PoE Power |
800W |
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Maximum stacking number |
9 |
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Stack bandwidth |
480 Gbps |
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Forwarding Performance |
130.95 Mpps |
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Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps |
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RAM |
4 G |
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Flash Memory |
2 G |
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Dimensions |
44.5 cm x 48.8 cm x 4.45 cm |
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Package Weight |
17.49 Kg |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front panel of the WS-C3850-48F-S with a blank module installed.
Note：
①Mode button ② Status LEDs ③ USB mini-Type B (console) port ④ USB Type A storage port ⑤ 48 * 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
â‘¥ Network SFP uplink module slot
· The status LEDs include STAT (status), DUPLX (duplex), SPEED, STACK, SYST (system), ACTV (active) PoE and S-PWR (Stack Power).
· The switch supports one hot-swappable network module that provides uplink ports to connect to other devices. The switch should only be operated with either a network module or a blank module installed.
Figure 2 shows the back panel of the WS-C3850-48F-S.
Note：
①Ground connector ② CONSOLE (RJ-45 console port) ③ Fan modules ④ MGMT port ⑤ StackWise port connectors ⑥ StackPower connectors
⑦ Power supply modules
Figure 3 shows the StackWise-480 and StackPower connectors.
IP service feature set can only stack with other Catalyst 3850 Series IP service switches.
The Modules, Licenses and Accessories
Table 2 shows some modules, licenses and accessories of this switch.
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Models |
Description |
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C3850-NM-4-1G |
Cisco 3850 Series 4 x 1GE Network Module |
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C3850-NM-2-10G |
Cisco 3850 Series 2 x 10GE Network Module |
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C3850-NM-4-10G |
Cisco 3850 Series 4 x 10GE Network Module |
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L-C3850-48-S-E |
C3850-48 IP Base to IP Services Electronic RTU License |
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PWR-C1-1100WAC |
Cisco 3850 Series Power Supply 1100W AC |
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PWR-C1-1100WAC/2= |
Cisco 3850 Series Secondary Power Supply 1100W AC Config 1 Secondary Power Supply |
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CAB-SPWR-30CM= |
Catalyst 3750X and 3850 Stack Power Cable 30 CM |
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CAB-SPWR-150CM |
Catalyst 3750X and 3850 Stack Power Cable 150 CM |
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STACK-T1-50CM= |
Cisco StackWise-480 50cm stacking cable for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switch |
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STACK-T1-1M= |
Cisco StackWise-480 1m stacking cable for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switch |
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