Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S 48x SFP+ 10Gb 4x QSFP+ 40Gb - Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48XS-S is a high-performance, stackable 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for aggregation or high-speed access layer deployments in modern enterprise and campus networks. It features 40 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for high-density server or aggregation connectivity and 4 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth uplinks to the network core. A key differentiator of the Catalyst 3850 series is its integrated wireless controller capability, allowing for converged wired and wireless access on a single platform. Running on Cisco IOS XE Software, it delivers advanced Layer 2/3 features, security, and application visibility. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48XS-S is perfect for:

High-Density 10 Gigabit Access/Aggregation: With its 40 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, it is ideally suited for connecting high-performance servers, storage arrays, or as an aggregation layer switch collecting traffic from numerous 1GbE access switches, providing significant bandwidth for demanding applications. Converged Wired and Wireless Networking: With its integrated wireless controller, the switch can manage up to 50 access points and 2000 wireless clients, offering a unified wired and wireless experience. This simplifies network management, enhances security, and provides consistent policy enforcement across both domains. Next-Generation Campus Deployments: Designed for the modern campus, it supports flexible NetFlow for application visibility, advanced security features like Cisco TrustSec, and rich Layer 3 routing capabilities, making it suitable for building a robust and intelligent campus network. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Environments: The low latency and high throughput of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, coupled with 40GbE uplinks, are critical for VDI, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience by handling the intense I/O demands of virtual desktops efficiently. High-Bandwidth Data Center Edge: Its high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and integrated 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplinks make it suitable as a powerful data center edge switch for connecting blade servers, hypervisors, and storage, providing robust, high-speed connectivity to the data center core. Scalable and Resilient Architectures: With Cisco's StackWise-480 technology, multiple 3850 switches can be stacked together to form a single logical unit, providing high availability, simplified management, and a scalable solution that grows with network demands.