Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C3850-48F-S | Part #: WS-C3850-48F-S | MPN: WS-C3850-48F-S
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About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1U form factor, Gigabit Ethernet interface. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S is a stackable, enterprise-class access layer switch delivering 48 IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports alongside four 1G SFP uplink ports. Built on Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the 3850 series was the first fixed-configuration platform to support simultaneous wired and wireless integration, enabling converged network management through a single IOS XE software image. The WS-C3850-48F-S ships with the I 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-S |
| Part Number | WS-C3850-48F-S |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48F-S |
| Series | Cisco Catalyst 3850 |
| Switch Type | Managed, Stackable |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| PoE+ Ports | 48 × RJ-45 (10/100/1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1G SFP |
| Total PoE Budget | 1,100 W |
| Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-480 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Size | 9 units |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Default License | IP Base |
| Layer 3 Routing (IP Base) | Static routing, EIGRP stub |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, Port Security, MACsec (AES-128) |
| Flow Telemetry | Flexible NetFlow v9 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Power Supply | Modular, hot-swappable (separate PWR-C1 module required) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44.5 mm × 445 mm × 460 mm (1.75 in × 17.5 in × 18.1 in) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S 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-S Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-S 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.