Description
The Cisco WS-C3850-48U is a powerful enterprise-grade switch designed to deliver high-performance, scalable networking for growing businesses and data centers. Featuring 48 Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) ports, it supports up to 60W per port, ideal for powering a wide range of devices including IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. Its modular design includes a hot-swappable network module slot, allowing for flexible uplink configurations such as 1G, 10G, or 40G, depending on your network requirements. The unit also supports Cisco StackPower and StackWise-480, enabling power and data stacking for simplified management and redundancy.
This switch is equipped with a 480 Gbps switching capacity and supports Layer 3 routing capabilities, making it suitable for complex network environments. It runs on the Cisco IOS XE operating system, offering advanced features such as MACsec encryption, QoS, and multicast routing. The WS-C3850-48U includes dual redundant power supplies and field-replaceable fan trays, enhancing its reliability and uptime in mission-critical deployments. When purchasing used, buyers should confirm the inclusion of key components such as power supplies, rack mounts, and network modules to ensure full functionality.