Name: WS-C3850-48P-S Cisco 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Layer 3 Switch StackWise-480
Brand: Cisco
SKU: WS-C3850-48P-S
Price: 179.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The WS‑C3850‑48P‑S Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switch delivers 48 PoE+ Gigabit ports, modular uplink flexibility, and full Layer 3 functionality in a 1RU stackable form. With StackWise‑480 scalability, robust power options, and advanced enterprise features, it’s ideal for high-performance campus access networks.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	WS-C3850-48P-S
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
POE Support	PoE+
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	130.95 Mpps
DRAM	4 GB
Flash Memory	2 GB
Max VLANs Supported	Up to 1000 VLANs
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ‑45 Ethernet, uplink module slots, console RJ‑45/USB, stacking ports

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32,000 Entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
Remote Protocols	Cisco Prime, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs, EEM, NetFlow
Management Interfaces	RJ‑45 console, USB, Ethernet mgmt, SNMP, SSH, Telnet
Security Features	802.1x, port security, DHCP snooping/guard, ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, CoPP, MACsec AES‑256

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73″ × 17.5″ × 17.7"
Weight	17.42

Product Description
The WS‑C3850‑48P‑S is a Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Layer 3 switch, built for enterprise campus access deployments where high-density PoE, modular uplinks, and full stackability are essential. It provides robust routing, switching, and power capabilities in a compact 1RU form. Key Features 48-port 10/100/1000Base‑T Ethernet with PoE+ support 435W PoE+ power budget for powering access points and IP phones Supports modular uplink modules up to 4 x 10GbE Integrated Cisco StackWise‑480 stacking up to 9 units Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing with IP Base and IP Services support This switch is best suited for enterprise edge and access layers, powering dense deployments of powered devices like IP phones, access points, and surveillance cameras. It's designed to scale with growing campus needs while offering rich network management and security features.

Use Cases
The WS-C3850-48P-S switch is predominantly deployed in enterprise campus networks requiring high-density PoE+ support and advanced Layer 3 routing. It is well-suited for IT teams managing scalable wired access layers where robust stacking and flexible uplink options simplify network expansion and maintenance. How It's Used: Campus network access layer deployments supporting high-density VoIP phones and wireless access points in corporate environments. Mid-sized data centers requiring Gigabit connectivity with PoE power for edge devices and flexible 10G uplinks for aggregation. Branch office networks that demand scalable stacking to unify multiple switches under centralized management. Smart building infrastructure supporting IP-based security cameras and building management systems powered via PoE. Retail locations needing reliable Layer 3 routing for segmented VLANs and secure Wi-Fi deployments. This switch facilitates operational efficiency through flexible scalability and power management, enabling seamless integration within complex network topologies. Its stacking capabilities and modular uplinks provide adaptability to evolving network demands without disrupting service continuity.