Investing in the Cisco WS-C3850-48W-S switch offers multiple benefits for businesses looking to converge their wired and wireless networks. Firstly, the switch’s 48 PoE ports enable direct power supply to connected devices, removing the need for additional power sources and simplifying network infrastructure. The Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC at the heart of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 ensures smooth policy enforcement, offering enhanced security and control across the network.
The switch’s application visibility and control (AVC) provide insight into network usage and application performance, enabling businesses to optimize their operations effectively. With Cisco’s StackWise-480 technology, users benefit from a resilient and scalable system that minimizes downtime and ensures a reliable network environment even during upgrades or maintenance.
Additionally, the high switching capacity of 92 Gbps ensures that data flows through the network at high speeds, increasing efficiency and productivity. The support for up to 100 access points and 2000 wireless clients per stack makes this switch a practical choice for organizations with high density client environments, including schools, hospitals, and large office buildings.
Compatibility with a range of SFP uplink modules (ranging from 1G to 10G) ensures the future-proofing of the network, allowing for expansion and upgrades without the need for a complete system overhaul. This adaptability means that the Cisco WS-C3850-48W-S can continue serving your evolving business needs over time.
By choosing Cisco’s WS-C3850-48W-S, you invest in a robust platform that not only supports today’s connectivity demands but is also equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s network requirements.
Cisco WS-C3850-48W-S is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port PoE IP Base switch with 5-access point license. Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series provides capabilities that ideally suited to support the convergence of wired and wireless access. The new Cisco Unified Access Data™ Plane (UADP) Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) powers the switch and enables uniform wired-wireless policy enforcement, application visibility, flexibility, and application optimization. This convergence is built on the resilience of the new and improved Cisco StackWise®-480 technology.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
Product Code |
WS-C3850-48W-S |
Enclosure Type |
1 RU |
Feature Set |
IP Base |
Network SFP uplink module selection |
C3850-NM-4-1G C3850-NM-2-10G C3850-NM-4-10G |
Ports |
48 10/100/1000 POE ports |
Switching Capacity |
92 Gbps |
Maximum stacking number |
9 |
Stack bandwidth |
480 Gpbs |
RAM |
4 GB |
Flash Memory |
2 GB |
Number of AP per switch/stack |
100 |
Number of wireless clients per switch/stack |
2000 |
Dimensions |
4.45 x 44.5 x 45.0 cm |
The Modules
Table 2 shows some recommended modules of this switch.
Models |
Description |
C3850-NM-4-1G |
Cisco 3850 Series 4 x 1GE Network Module |
C3850-NM-2-10G |
Cisco 3850 Series 2 x 10GE Network Module |
C3850-NM-4-10G |
Cisco 3850 Series 4 x 10GE Network Module |
C3850-NM-BLANK |
Cisco 3850 Series Blank Network Module |
Compare to Similar Item
Table 3 shows the comparison.
Product Code |
WS-C3850-48W-S |
WS-C3850-48U-S |
Enclosure Type |
1 RU |
1 RU |
Feature Set |
IP Base |
IP Base |
Network SFP uplink module selection |
C3850-NM-4-1G C3850-NM-2-10G C3850-NM-4-10G |
C3850-NM-4-1G C3850-NM-2-10G C3850-NM-4-10G |
Ports |
48 10/100/1000 POE ports |
48 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE ports |
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