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 delivers 48 Ethernet ports operating at 10/100/1000 Mbps, complemented by one Network Module slot supporting optional uplink configurations of 4 × 1G SFP, 4 × 10G SFP+, or 2 × 10G SFP+ modules. This 1U rack-mountable switch combines high port density with enterprise-grade switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, making it ideal for densely populated access and aggregation layers in mid-to-large campus networks. All 48 ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE) under IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at (PoE+) standards, with a maximum PoE budget of 1,100 W for powering networked devices. The switch features Cisco StackWise-480 technology, enabling up to 9 switches to be stacked with 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth for seamless, scalable deployments. Running Cisco IOS XE with the IP Services feature set, the WS-C3850-48F-E supports full Layer 3 routing including IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast, plus dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. The MAC address table accommodates 32,000 entries, while VLAN support extends to 4,094 VLANs for granular network segmentation.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams deploying campus access-layer infrastructure select the Cisco Catalyst 3850 to consolidate PoE delivery and switching in a single appliance, reducing the need for external power injectors and simplifying cabling. The modular, hot-swappable power supply design—with redundant PSU support—ensures high availability and operational continuity for mission-critical environments.
To procure the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-48F-E for your organization, submit a detailed RFQ through Omnixon Global, and our team will provide competitive pricing, lead times, and technical specifications tailored to your deployment requirements.
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.