Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C3850-48P-S | Part #: WS-C3850-48P-S | MPN: WS-C3850-48P-S
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About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-S 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-C3850-48P-S is a fully managed, stackable Layer 3 enterprise access switch delivering 48 PoE+ downlink ports and a unified wired-plus-wireless architecture. Built on Cisco's proprietary Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the platform supports simultaneous switching of wired and wireless traffic within a single hardware instance, eliminating the need for a separate wireless LAN controller in many deployments. The switch operates on Cisco IOS XE, 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-C3850-48P-S |
| Part Number | WS-C3850-48P-S |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 3850 |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer 3 Stackable |
| Total Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ |
| Uplink Slots | 4 x modular (SFP/SFP+ via optional uplink modules) |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Power Budget | 715 W |
| Stacking Technology | Cisco StackWise-480 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | 9 switches |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4094 VLANs |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Feature Set | IP Base |
| Integrated Wireless Controller | Yes — up to 50 access points and 2000 wireless clients (IP Base) |
| Security Features | Cisco TrustSec, 802.1X, MACsec-128, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.4 cm x 44.5 cm x 46.4 cm (1.73 in x 17.5 in x 18.27 in) |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (16.98 lb) |
| Power Supply | 1 x 715 W AC (redundant PSU slot available) |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | Approximately 126,582 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-S Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-S Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-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-C3850-48P-S Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48P-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.