Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-E switch is a high-capacity enterprise access and aggregation platform built for environments that require dense Gigabit copper connectivity, advanced routing intelligence, and dependable long-term scalability. It features 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet data ports, making it ideal for connecting desktops, servers, printers, access switches, and other network devices where PoE power is not required. This model also includes modular uplink options for flexible backbone expansion, while Cisco StackWise-480 technology allows up to nine switches to operate as a unified resilient system for simplified growth and redundancy.
With IP Services (E) licensing, the switch enables full Layer 3 routing, advanced multicast services, policy-based routing, and expanded enterprise traffic management capabilities for more sophisticated control across larger network environments. The WS-C3850-48T-E platform is also widely recognized as one of Cisco’s more proven fixed 48-port data Catalyst deployments because of its strong stacking bandwidth, stable IOS-XE software support, and long production history in enterprise access and distribution roles—making it an excellent choice for organizations that need scalable high-speed copper switching with deeper routing functionality and strong operational flexibility.
