With 48 10G SFP+ ports, WS-C3850-48XS-S Cisco Catalyst switch offers high-speed connection and cutting-edge networking technologies for demanding situations that need scalability and performance.The Cisco brand is the main manufacturer of network switches. All over the world, the highest sales of switches are from the CISCO brand, which is due to the high security and useful life of the switches from this brand. Cisco switches have different series, including 2960, 3560, 3750, 3850, etc. Each of these series has its own unique features.

Cisco 3850 switch price and purchase

3850 series switches typically have an important stack capability. Stacking means connecting several switches to each other. For a better understanding, imagine you have seven network switches in a set. As you know, managing and configuring seven switches individually is a difficult and time-consuming process.

Here, Cisco suggests you use the STACK feature, where you connect all the switches with one cable, and instead of 7 switches, you will have one big single switch. Obviously, it will be much easier to manage one switch at the cost of seven switches. The Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S switch we reviewed also has a stack feature.

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48XS-S key features

• 48 SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• Stackable switch, part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series.
• Designed for access layer deployment in enterprise networks.
• Supports Cisco’s StackWise-480 technology for stacking up to nine switches.
• Optional integrated wireless LAN controller for centralized management of wireless access points.
• Advanced security features including TrustSec, MACsec encryption, and Cisco ISE integration.
• Support for Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) for policy-based automation and secure segmentation.
• Redundant power supply support for enhanced reliability.
• StackPower technology for power sharing among stack members.
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features for traffic prioritization.
• Runs Cisco IOS Software with a familiar command-line interface (CLI).
• Optional integration with Cisco DNA Center for centralized management and automation.
• Energy-efficient design with features such as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
• Suitable for enterprise campus networks, branch offices, and smaller data center environments requiring high-density, high-performance access switches.

WS-C3850-48XS-S vs Nexus 3064

This table provides a concise overview of the main differences between these two switches, highlighting their distinct features and use cases within a network environment.