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
Feature | WS-C3750X-48P-S | C3850-48FP-M | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|
Port Speed | 1G PoE+ | 2.5G PoE++ | 2.5x faster |
PoE Budget | 740W | 1440W | 2x capacity |
Stacking Bandwidth | 32Gbps | 160Gbps | 5x |
Power Efficiency | 80% | 94% | 14% better |
Management | Traditional CLI | AI-driven cloud | Modern operations |
Strategic Advantages of Next-Gen Model
Multi-Gigabit Ready: Supports 2.5GBASE-T for Wi-Fi 6/6E
Ultra PoE++: 60W per port (802.3bt) for advanced devices
Intent-Based Networking: Policy-driven automation
Enhanced Security: Encrypted Traffic Analytics
Sustainable Design: 40% lower power consumption
Migration Recommendations
Current Deployments: WS-C3750X-48P-S remains viable for existing 1G PoE needs
Future Planning: C3850-48FP-M for Wi-Fi 6E and IoT expansion
Cabling Considerations:
Existing Cat5e supports 2.5G up to 100m
New installs should use Cat6a for future 5G/10G
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
"From PoE+ to PoE++: The Multi-Gig Enterprise Edge Evolution"
"The AI-Ready Access Switch: 1.44kW of Intelligent Power"
"Next-Gen Stackable Switching: Where 2.5G Meets Intent-Based Networking"
"Sustainable PoE Infrastructure: The 802.3bt Revolution"