Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit Switch WS-C3850-48T-L

Product Description

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 3850 series, operating with the LAN Base software feature set. Designed for enterprise network edge deployments, this fixed-configuration switch provides high-density Layer 2 connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor. It is suitable for organizations requiring reliable, stackable access-layer switching for campus and branch office networks.

Technical Specifications

• Model: WS-C3850-48T-L
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Data)
• Software Feature Set: LAN Base
• Uplinks: Not specified in source data
• Stacking: Supported via Cisco StackWise-480 (per platform capabilities)
• Power Supply: Not specified in source data
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, 1RU (standard Catalyst 3850 chassis)
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850

Design Features

• Fixed 48-port Gigabit Ethernet design for access-layer deployment.
• Unified data plane architecture with integrated Cisco StackWise-480 stacking.
• LAN Base feature set provides essential Layer 2 switching functions.
• Front-panel status LEDs and console/management ports for operational visibility.
• Fan and power-supply design optimized for standard enterprise rack environments.
• Upgradeable to higher software tier (IP Base or IP Services) via licensing, if required.

Application Area

The WS-C3850-48T-L is deployed as an access-layer switch in enterprise LANs, connecting end-user devices such as workstations, IP phones, and printers to the network core. It is well-suited for medium to large office environments, educational campuses, and retail or branch locations across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, where consistent, non-PoE Gigabit connectivity and stacking scalability are required.