Cisco Catalyst 3750X-48P-S Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Usage Area

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3750X-48P-S is a fixed-configuration enterprise access switch designed for deployment in medium to large campus networks, branch offices, and data center top-of-rack environments. It supports 48 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, making it suitable for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and edge devices requiring inline power. The switch provides Layer 3 routing capabilities at the access layer, enabling network segmentation and policy enforcement. It is typically installed in server rooms or wiring closets to aggregate end-user traffic and connect to core network infrastructure.

Construction Features

• 1U rack-mountable form factor with rugged metal chassis for standard 19-inch racks
• 48 fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports with integrated PoE support
• Modular power supply and fan tray design for field-replaceable components
• Dual redundant hot-swappable power supply slots
• Network Module slot for optional uplink modules (e.g., 10GE SFP+)
• StackWise Plus technology for stacking up to nine switches into a single logical unit

Technical Parameters

• Model: WS-C3750X-48P-S
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports
• PoE Budget: Up to 435W total PoE power budget
• Uplinks: 4 x SFP+ 10GE uplink ports (via optional network module)
• Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 110.5 Mpps
• Software: IP Base feature set (includes OSPF, EIGRP stub, RIP, static routing)
• Stacking: StackWise Plus with up to 9 units per stack

Standards & Certification

The switch complies with IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+), and IEEE 802.3x (flow control) standards. It holds safety certifications per UL, CSA, and CE requirements and meets EMC standards for commercial and residential environments. The product is validated under Cisco’s internal quality assurance program and supports industry-standard network management protocols such as SNMP, RMON, and Syslog.