The CISCO WS-C3850-48P-S is part of the revolutionary Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series of switches, integrating both wireless and wired network functionalities into a single, unified platform. This model provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support, supplying a total power budget of up to 435W for powering network devices directly through the network cable. The switch runs on Cisco's IP Base software, offering advanced Layer 2 and limited Layer 3 features, including support for up to 9 virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) instances, static routing, and RIP. The 3850 series is noted for its stackable architecture, enabled by Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing up to 9 units to be stacked together for scalability and efficient management. Moreover, it features the Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC designed for fast application identification and control, enabling optimized application delivery and user experiences. Enhanced security features, including flexible NetFlow, MACsec layer 2 encryption, and the TrustSec security framework, provide comprehensive threat protection and compliance. The WS-C3850-48P-S also supports full EnergyWise capabilities, ensuring energy efficiency across the network.