Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C3850-48F-E | Part #: WS-C3850-48F-E | MPN: WS-C3850-48F-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor, Gigabit Ethernet interface. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E is a fully managed, stackable Layer 3 enterprise access switch featuring 48 Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports and integrated Cisco IOS XE software. Built on a unified access architecture, the 3850 series was the first Cisco switching platform to support converged wired and wireless on a single device, enabling centralized policy enforcement across both access domains. The switch delivers up to 1,100 W of PoE budget for powering deman Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C3850-48F-E |
| Part Number | WS-C3850-48F-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48F-E |
| Series | Catalyst 3850 |
| Total Ethernet Ports | 48 |
| PoE Port Count | 48 |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Maximum PoE Budget | 1,100 W |
| Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ-45) |
| Uplink Module Slot | 1 x Network Module slot (4 x 1G SFP, 4 x 10G SFP+, or 2 x 10G SFP+ via optional module) |
| Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-480 |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 9 |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| Layer 3 Routing | IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast routing; OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR |
| Software Feature Set | IP Services (IOS XE) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Modular, hot-swappable (redundant PSU supported) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Management | CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NETCONF, Cisco DNA Center compatible |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.