Cisco WS-C3850-48T-L | Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit Switch, 1x Network Module Slot

Q: Does the WS-C3850-48T-L support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, this model does not provide PoE. For PoE+ requirements, consider the WS-C3850-48P series which supports 802.3at PoE+ with up to 435W or 800W budgets depending on the model.

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with this switch?
A: The WS-C3850-48T-L supports three optional network modules: C3850-NM-4-1G (4x 1G SFP), C3850-NM-2-10G (2x 10G SFP+ or 4x 1G SFP), and C3850-NM-4-10G (4x 10G SFP+). Modules are hot-swappable and sold separately.

Q: Can I stack the WS-C3850-48T-L with other Catalyst 3850 models?
A: Yes, you can stack up to 9 Catalyst 3850 switches using StackWise-480 cables. However, LAN Base switches can only stack with other LAN Base models; mixed stacking with IP Base or IP Services feature sets is not supported.

Q: What is the difference between LAN Base and IP Base licenses?
A: LAN Base provides essential Layer 2 switching features for access deployment. IP Base adds advanced Layer 3 routing protocols and features. The WS-C3850-48T-L ships with LAN Base; you can upgrade to IP Services via an electronic RTU license (L-C3850-48-L-E).

Q: Does this switch support wireless controller functionality?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3850 platform supports converged wired and wireless services on a single IOS XE-based platform. Each switch or stack can support up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients when running the appropriate software and licenses.