The Cisco Catalyst 3850-48F-E is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch designed for enterprise access and distribution networks. Built on Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, it provides advanced wired and wireless convergence, intelligent traffic management, and secure connectivity for modern enterprise environments.

• 48 × Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for powering IP phones, access points, and IoT devices
• Up to 800W of PoE+ power budget for seamless device connectivity
• Modular uplink options with 1G/10G SFP and SFP+ support (optional network module)
• StackWise-480 technology providing up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth for resilience
• Advanced Layer 3 routing with support for OSPF, EIGRP, PBR, and IPv6
• Integrated wireless controller capable of managing up to 50 access points per switch

The 3850-48F-E delivers enterprise-grade performance with unified wired and wireless capabilities, making it ideal for campus access layers, mid-sized enterprises, and institutions requiring reliable, secure, and high-throughput connectivity. It integrates advanced QoS, NetFlow, and security features for intelligent network operations.

With Cisco’s StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies, the switch supports flexible scalability and power sharing, ensuring operational efficiency and uptime in demanding environments.

Key Use Cases: Enterprise campus networks, branch aggregation, wireless controller integration, IP telephony, and high-density PoE deployments.