Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Series: WS-C3750X-48P-S – High-Density PoE+ Stackable Switch

Jun 13 , 2025 346

Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Series: WS-C3750X-48P-S – High-Density PoE+ Stackable Switch

Product Overview
The WS-C3750X-48P-S is a 1RU stackable switch designed for enterprise access layer deployments requiring high-density Power over Ethernet. This robust switch combines 48 PoE+ ports with advanced stacking capabilities, making it ideal for unified communications, wireless LANs, and IP surveillance systems.

Technical Specifications & Features

• Port Configuration:

• 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports (30W per port)

• 4x 1G SFP uplink ports

• StackWise-Plus technology (32Gbps stacking bandwidth)

• Power Architecture:

• 740W total PoE budget (with 1100W power supply)

• Optional redundant power supply

• EnergyWise power management

• Performance Metrics:

• 160Gbps switching capacity

• 119Mpps forwarding rate

• <3.2μs latency

• Advanced Features:

• Cisco IOS with LAN Base feature set

• Advanced QoS (8 queues per port)

• DHCP snooping and IP Source Guard

• Dual hot-swappable fan modules

Optimized Deployment Scenarios
✔ High-density VoIP phone deployments
✔ 802.11ac wireless access point aggregation
✔ IP surveillance camera networks
✔ Medium-sized enterprise wiring closets
✔ Digital signage and kiosk networks

Next-Generation Successor: C3850-48FP-M (Projected 2025 Release)

Technology Evolution Comparison

Strategic Advantages of Next-Gen Model

1. Multi-Gigabit Ready: Supports 2.5GBASE-T for Wi-Fi 6/6E

2. Ultra PoE++: 60W per port (802.3bt) for advanced devices

3. Intent-Based Networking: Policy-driven automation

4. Enhanced Security: Encrypted Traffic Analytics

5. Sustainable Design: 40% lower power consumption

Migration Recommendations

1. Current Deployments: WS-C3750X-48P-S remains viable for existing 1G PoE needs

2. Future Planning: C3850-48FP-M for Wi-Fi 6E and IoT expansion

3. Cabling Considerations:

• Existing Cat5e supports 2.5G up to 100m

• New installs should use Cat6a for future 5G/10G

4. Implementation Phases:

• Phase 1: Core PoE++ device connectivity

• Phase 2: Stacking infrastructure upgrade

• Phase 3: AI operations enablement

Conclusion
The WS-C3750X-48P-S continues to serve traditional PoE+ needs, while the C3850-48FP-M delivers:

• 2.5x faster access ports

• 2x PoE power budget

• 5x stacking performance

• AI-driven management

• 94% energy efficiency

Title Options

1. "From PoE+ to PoE++: The Multi-Gig Enterprise Edge Evolution"

2. "The AI-Ready Access Switch: 1.44kW of Intelligent Power"

3. "Next-Gen Stackable Switching: Where 2.5G Meets Intent-Based Networking"

4. "Sustainable PoE Infrastructure: The 802.3bt Revolution"