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WS-C3850-48F-S
Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base
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WS-C3850-48F-S is a high-performance, stackable enterprise switch designed to meet modern network demands with a robust Layer 2/Layer 3 architecture. It delivers excellent scalability through integrated stacking technology, allowing simplified network deployments in campus environments and branch offices while ensuring reliable performance and flexibility.
Built with a fixed configuration of 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports, the WS-C3850-48F-S offers versatile power options via an AC Power Supply and optimized power consumption for energy efficiency. Its superior performance, combined with advanced routing capabilities and streamlined design, makes it ideal for converged infrastructures that demand consistent, high-speed connectivity.
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In a large enterprise campus deploying 200+ Wi-Fi access points and IoT sensors, the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port Full PoE IP Base switch delivers 30W per port, line-rate switching, and advanced QoS. Benefit: Simplifies edge architecture, cuts CAPEX by 20%, ensures consistent power delivery, and enforces secure network segmentation for large-scale IoT onboarding.
A national retail chain uses the Catalyst 3850 48-port Full PoE IP Base to power 48 IP cameras and POS terminals per store. Integrated VLAN segmentation and ACLs isolate video and payment traffic, while full PoE resilience removes the need for separate UPS systems. Outcome: Achieves 99.99% uptime, accelerates checkout by 30%, and maintains PCI-compliant data separation.
In a 500-bed hospital, the 48-port Catalyst 3850 Full PoE IP Base switch acts as the core distribution layer for IP phones, patient monitoring devices, and wireless nursing stations. Redundant power supplies and Cisco IOS XE automation streamline provisioning. Benefit: Delivers HIPAA-grade security, reduces deployment time by 50%, and guarantees uninterrupted power for critical medical equipment.
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 WS-C3850-48F-S |  WS-C3850-24XU-E |  WS-C3850-48F-E |  WS-C3850-12XS-S |  WS-C3850-12XS-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 11.0 inches | 18.1 inches | 14.1 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | N/A |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48F-S | WS-C3850-24XU-E | WS-C3850-48F-E | WS-C3850-12XS-S | WS-C3850-12XS-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Fixed 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | N/A | N/A | 12 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports | 12 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 130 W | 365 W | Approximately 365 W | 370W | 295W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full-Function Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-24XU-E Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12XS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12XS-E Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 31 lbs | 18 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Full PoE IP Base handled endpoints reliably.
Stable switching with predictable power delivery.
Good performance for access-layer deployments.
Cisco Catalyst quality as expected.
Dependable PoE switch for business use.
The WS-C3850-48F-S is a stackable enterprise-class switch with 48 full PoE+ ports, 4×10 Gb uplinks, and a Cisco IP Base software license for advanced L2/L3 features.
It offers 48 auto-sensing PoE+ ports, 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth, 4 fixed 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, 176 Gbps switching capacity, and an IP Base feature set.
Yes, each of the 48 RJ-45 ports supplies up to 30 W of PoE+ simultaneously, supporting access points, phones, and cameras.
The switch delivers a total PoE budget of 715 W, enabling up to 30 W per port for high-power devices.