Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Managed Switch | StackWise-480 | LAN Base | Modular Uplink

Description

Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Managed Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L Catalyst 3850 Series Managed Switch is an enterprise-grade Layer 2 / Layer 3 data switch engineered for high-performance campus networking, enterprise infrastructure, and business-critical environments. Designed to deliver scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, this Cisco Catalyst platform combines advanced switching capabilities with modular expansion flexibility for modern enterprise deployments.

Featuring 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports, the WS-C3850-48T-L provides high-density Gigabit connectivity for enterprise endpoints, servers, access layer infrastructure, and business applications. Operating on the Cisco LAN Base feature set, the switch delivers secure and intelligent network operation optimized for enterprise access deployments.The platform delivers 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding performance, ensuring efficient traffic processing across demanding network environments. Built for enterprise scalability, the switch supports StackWise-480 technology, enabling multiple switches to function as a single logical system with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth for simplified management and infrastructure expansion.

The switch also supports StackPower technology, allowing power resources to be intelligently shared across stacked switches to improve operational continuity and redundancy. Flexible uplink expansion is available through optional Cisco network modules including C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G, and C3850-NM-4-10G, enabling organizations to deploy fiber or high-speed uplink connectivity according to business requirements.Built in a 1RU rack-mount form factor, with enterprise reliability and support for redundant power options, the WS-C3850-48T-L is designed for business networks requiring high-density connectivity, scalability, and long-term operational performance.

KEY FEATURES

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet interfaces designed for enterprise access layer deployments
• Cisco LAN Base software delivering secure and intelligent switching functionality
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities for advanced business network segmentation and routing
• 176 Gbps switching architecture supporting demanding enterprise traffic workloads
• 130.95 Mpps forwarding performance for efficient packet processing operations
• StackWise-480 technology enabling scalable infrastructure expansion
• StackPower capability supporting shared power management across switch stacks
• Optional modular uplink architecture allowing flexible fiber and high-speed network expansion
• 32,000 MAC address capacity designed for large-scale enterprise environments
• 1RU rack-mount enterprise chassis optimized for campus and business network deployments