WS-C3850-48XS-S - Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port 10G SFP+ Network Switch

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Enterprise Network Switch:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S Catalyst 3850 Network Switch is a high-density enterprise switching platform designed for organizations requiring high-speed fiber connectivity, scalable network performance, and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities. Featuring 48 SFP+ ports supporting up to 10Gbps and 4 QSFP ports supporting up to 40Gbps, this Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch provides a powerful foundation for data center, enterprise campus, aggregation, and high-performance networking environments. Cisco identifies the WS-C3850-48XS-S as an IP Base model with a 750W power supply.

High-Speed 10G SFP+ Connectivity:

The Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S is built for demanding bandwidth requirements, providing 48 SFP+ interfaces that support connections of up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Four additional QSFP interfaces support connectivity of up to 40Gbps, providing high-speed uplink capability for network aggregation and backbone applications. The switch delivers a Cisco-published forwarding rate of 909 Mpps, making it suitable for environments handling substantial amounts of network traffic.

With its dense fiber-oriented port configuration, the Catalyst 3850-48XS-S is particularly useful for server connectivity, network aggregation, storage networking, virtualization infrastructure, and enterprise backbone deployments. Its 1280 Gbps switching capacity provides substantial internal switching bandwidth for high-volume network traffic.

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Enterprise Networking Features:

The WS-C3850-48XS-S supports enterprise networking functions including VLANs, Quality of Service, Spanning Tree Protocol, Layer 3 routing, network management, and security features. Cisco's Catalyst 3850 platform also supports centralized management and application-aware networking capabilities through Cisco IOS XE software.

The switch includes 8GB of DRAM and 8GB of flash memory on the 48-port SFP+ model, while the platform supports up to 1,000 VLAN IDs and a 32K MAC address table.

Scalable Rack-Mount Network Infrastructure:

Designed as a 1U rack-mountable switch, the Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S fits efficiently into standard network racks and cabinets. Cisco specifies dimensions of approximately 1.75 x 17.5 x 20.1 inches (4.45 x 44.5 x 51.1 cm) and a published weight of 16.42 lb (7.45 kg).

The switch supports an optional redundant power supply and uses the PWR-C3-750WAC-R 750W AC power supply in the documented configuration. It also provides USB and RJ-45 console connectivity for management and configuration.

Whether deployed as an enterprise aggregation switch, high-speed campus switch, server connectivity platform, or fiber network infrastructure component, the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48XS-S provides high-density 10 Gigabit connectivity and the flexibility required for demanding professional networking environments.

Key Features:

• Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series network switch
• Model: WS-C3850-48XS-S
• 48 x SFP+ ports supporting up to 10Gbps
• 4 x QSFP ports supporting up to 40Gbps
• IP Base feature set
• 1280 Gbps switching capacity
• 909 Mpps forwarding rate
• 8GB DRAM
• 8GB flash memory
• 32K MAC address table
• Up to 1,000 VLAN IDs
• 1U rack-mount design
• 750W AC power supply configuration
• Optional redundant power capability
• USB and RJ-45 console interfaces
• Designed for enterprise, aggregation, data center, and high-speed fiber networking

• No. of Ports: 48-Ports

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