Cisco Catalyst 3850-48F-E Switch – 48-Port PoE+ Enterprise

Usage Area

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-E is a fixed-configuration enterprise access switch designed for deployment in campus LANs, branch offices, and building distribution layers. It supports high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE) environments, making it suitable for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and edge devices. The switch is positioned for networks requiring advanced IP Services feature sets, including policy-based routing and enhanced security.

Construction Features

• Fixed-form-factor chassis with 48 ports supporting full PoE capability.
• Modular uplink architecture supporting optional network modules.
• Integrated Cisco StackWise-480 technology for stacking up to 9 switches.
• Front-to-back airflow design for data center and wiring closet installations.
• Redundant power supply and fan tray options for high availability.
• Built-in application visibility and control features within the IP Services license.

Technical Parameters

• Switch model: WS-C3850-48F-E
• Ports: 48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports
• Power over Ethernet: Full PoE (PoE+ IEEE 802.3at) on all ports
• Uplink options: Modular uplink bay (supports 1G/10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP+ modules)
• Forwarding performance: Up to 68.0 Mpps (wire-speed)
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Software license: IP Services (E) feature set

Standards & Certification

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48F-E complies with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 802.3at PoE+, and 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet standards. It meets UL, CSA, and CE safety certifications, along with FCC Part 15 Class A EMC requirements. The switch is designed to conform to network equipment building system (NEBS) and ETSI standards for enterprise and service provider deployments.