Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-E switch is a high-capacity enterprise access switch built for environments that require dense PoE connectivity, advanced routing intelligence, and dependable long-term scalability. It features 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, allowing you to connect and power IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other network devices directly through Ethernet cabling for a cleaner and more efficient deployment. This model also includes modular uplink options for flexible backbone expansion, while Cisco StackWise-480 support allows multiple switches to operate as a unified resilient system as network demands grow.
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-C3850-48P-E platform is also widely recognized as one of Cisco’s more proven PoE-heavy Catalyst deployments because of its strong 48-port power budget, stable IOS-XE software support, and reliable use in stacked enterprise access layers—making it an excellent choice for organizations building scalable, power-efficient switching infrastructure with strong routing depth and long-term operational flexibility.
