Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-E Catalyst Switch is an enterprise-class managed Ethernet switch designed to deliver high-density Gigabit connectivity for campus and enterprise network infrastructures. Featuring forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and equipped with a C3850-NM-4-10G network module providing four 10 Gigabit uplink interfaces, this switch supports high-performance access-layer switching with advanced Layer 3 capabilities. Network engineers, system integrators, and IT maintenance teams use this switch for network infrastructure upgrades, enterprise LAN deployments, equipment replacement, and expansion of scalable switching environments.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48T-E switch is widely used in enterprise and campus networking environments where high-density Gigabit connectivity and high-speed uplinks are required. Typical installations include corporate LAN infrastructures, campus networks, branch office deployments, and enterprise backbone access layers where reliable switching supports large numbers of connected devices and high-bandwidth network traffic.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: WS-C3850-48T-E
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet switch
• Total Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Uplink Module: C3850-NM-4-10G network module
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ interfaces
• Software License: IP Services
• Switching Features: Layer 2 / Layer 3 managed switching
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, and web-based management
• Power Supply: Dual internal power supplies
• Stackable: Yes, supports Cisco StackWise technology

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-48T-A
• Cisco C9200L-48T-4X
• Aruba 2930F-48G Switch