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Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit Switch, M...
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WS-C3850-48T-S is a managed Layer 3 enterprise access switch with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet downlinks and an empty modular uplink bay for C3850-NM-4-1G=, C3850-NM-2-10G=, or C3850-NM-4-10G= modules. The non-PoE 1U Catalyst 3850 Series chassis runs the IP Base feature set for routed access closets serving wired endpoints without inline power requirements. Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switching fits campus and branch wiring closets that still standardize on StackWise-480 and Cisco IOS XE operations across wired access. A separate network module choice determines whether the uplink handoff is 1G SFP, mixed 1G/10G SFP+, or four 10G SFP+ ports. WS-C3850-48P-S is the confirmed PoE+ sibling, using the same IP Base tier but a 715W AC supply for powered ports.
WS-C3850-48T-S price for new stock is $667.80, a 94.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $11,500.00. WS-C3850-48T-S refurb price is $162.96. WS-C3850-48T-S is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
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176 Gbps switching capacity and 130.95 Mpps forwarding support the 48-port Gigabit Ethernet model with four 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth lets a stack operate as one switching unit with a single CLI, a single Telnet session and one management IP. WS-C3850-48T-S runs Cisco IOS XE with static, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, OSPF routed access and PBR under IP Base. UADP forwarding silicon, 4 GB DRAM, 2 GB flash, 32000 MAC entries and 24000 IPv4 routes set the platform scale; full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4 and IS-ISv4 require IP Services. Maximum standalone draw is 127.24W with C3850-NM-4-10G= at 100% traffic, keeping the data switch below its PWR-C1-350WAC supply rating.
New sealed and certified refurbished WS-C3850-48T-S units are available; new orders can carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, while certified refurbished orders carry up to 1 year, with 30-day returns on every condition and terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port links at rated speed, module bay recognition, stack adapter negotiation, PSU status, fan status, firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Add this switch, the selected uplink module and the required StackWise-480 cables to the PO. PO accepted, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA coverage spans UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | IP Base |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1G, modular uplink bay |
Stacking | StackWise-480, 9 members |
Lifecycle Status | Support ended 31 October 2025 |
Replacement PID | C9300-48T-A |
In a mid-sized corporate campus with 40+ access switches and 300+ wireless APs, the WS-C3850-48T-S consolidates wired and Wi-Fi traffic on a single stack of up to nine switches. Integrated Cisco StackWise-480, advanced QoS and 480 Gbps backplane deliver seamless roaming, policy enforcement and zero-touch provisioning via Cisco DNA Center. Outcome: 40% faster deployment, 30% lower OPEX, and enterprise-grade uptime with granular security segmentation.
A regional retail chain deploys 48-port PoE+ WS-C3850-48T-S switches in each store to power kiosks, digital signage and POS terminals. With 740W PoE budget, per-port power allocation and energy-efficient Ethernet, the switch delivers predictable performance under peak foot traffic. Outcome: 25% reduction in cabling costs, real-time inventory updates, and a consistent customer experience through guaranteed throughput and centralized management.
In a manufacturing plant, the WS-C3850-48T-S serves as the network backbone for 100+ sensors, PLCs and video cameras. Industrial-grade reliability, IPSec VPN and built-in Layer 3 routing (OSPF, EIGRP) ensure deterministic data paths for SCADA systems and remote monitoring. Outcome: 99.99% network availability, sub-millisecond failover, and end-to-end visibility that accelerates predictive maintenance and minimizes unplanned downtime.
A site holding Catalyst 3850 access stacks may need a same-family spare after a failed 48-port data member. Keep the replacement on IP Base, check that the stack is not mixing LAN Base or IP Services, and specify STACK-T1-50CM=, STACK-T1-1M= or STACK-T1-3M= before the PO.
A closet with copper access drops and a distribution handoff needs the uplink bay filled before installation. Choose C3850-NM-4-1G= for 1G SFP, C3850-NM-2-10G= for mixed 1G/10G SFP+, or C3850-NM-4-10G= for four 10G SFP+ ports, then add optics.
A branch using converged wired and wireless access can use the integrated controller role, which supports 100 access points, 2000 wireless clients and 40 Gbps wireless capacity on 48-port Gigabit models. Verify access point licensing and controller mode before staging the switch.
Active Cisco support
Cisco support ended 31 October 2025 for this PID; choose C9300-48T-A for the Catalyst 9300 48-port data-only Network Advantage replacement.
Powered endpoint access
No PoE ports are present on this data-only model; choose C9300-48P-A for a 48-port PoE+ Network Advantage replacement path.
40G modular uplinks
The 48-port data model supports C3850-NM-4-1G=, C3850-NM-2-10G= and C3850-NM-4-10G= only; C3850-NM-2-40G= is not supported.
Full routing protocols
IP Base provides OSPF routed access, EIGRP Stub, RIP and static routing; full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4 and IS-ISv4 require C9300-48T-A or IP Services.
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| WS-C3850-48T-S |  WS-C3850-48XS-F-E |  WS-C3850-24PW-S |  WS-C3850-12S-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 450 mm | 511 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 8 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48T-S | WS-C3850-48XS-F-E | WS-C3850-24PW-S | WS-C3850-12S-S |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 127.24W | 288.1W | 88.32W (no PoE load / C3850-NM-2-10G installed / 100% traffic) | 90.04W with C3850-NM-2-10G at 100% traffic |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 92 Gbps | 68 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.7 kg | 7.45 kg. | 7.4 kg | 7.02 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 13 August 2017
IP Base features were sufficient for VLANs and routing needs.
Reviewed on the 25 May 2019
Easy to deploy and manage in access-layer roles.
Reviewed on the 16 June 2022
Reliable Catalyst switch for standard data environments.
Reviewed on the 18 March 2022
Stable data-only switch with excellent port density for office networks.
Reviewed on the 23 January 2018
Consistent performance under moderate enterprise traffic.
WS-C3850-48T-S identifies a Catalyst 3850 stackable switch with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, a 350WAC power supply, 1 RU chassis, and IP Base feature set. In the PID, 48T is the 48-port data configuration and S is the IP Base license suffix.
No, WS-C3850-48T-S is a data-only model with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and no PoE budget. Buyers needing inline power should use a PoE variant or the C9300-48P-A replacement path for 48-port PoE+ Network Advantage deployments.
WS-C3850-48T-S supports C3850-NM-4-1G=, C3850-NM-2-10G= and C3850-NM-4-10G= in its modular uplink bay. The base switch does not include a network module, so uplink ports, optics and fiber or copper cabling must be specified separately on the purchase order.
Catalyst 3850 StackWise-480 stacks nine switches and uses 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth. StackWise-480 cables are STACK-T1-50CM=, STACK-T1-1M= and STACK-T1-3M=. License levels must match because LAN Base, IP Base and IP Services switches cannot mix in one stack.
WS-C3850-48T-S is managed through Cisco IOS XE CLI, SSH Protocol, Telnet sessions, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 and Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In a StackWise-480 stack, the members operate as one switching unit with a single management IP and a single CLI.
WS-C3850-48T-S with IP Base supports static routing, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, OSPF for routed access and PBR. Full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4 and VRF-Lite are IP Services functions, not IP Base functions for this family.
WS-C3850-48T-S is past Cisco support: end-of-sale was 30 October 2020, vulnerability and security support ended 31 October 2025, and the Last Date of Support was 31 October 2025. C9300-48T-A replaces the 48-port data IP Base model.
ORM Systems offers WS-C3850-48T-S new sealed or certified refurbished; certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, firmware verified and wiped to factory default. Cisco E-LLW support ended 31 October 2025, while ORM offers up to 3-year extended warranty on new, up to 1 year on certified refurbished, and 30-day returns, terms apply.
WS-C3850-48T-S replaced WS-C3750X-48T-S for the 48-port data IP Base role. The older Catalyst 3750X PID reached end-of-sale on 30 October 2016 and Last Date of Support on 31 October 2021, so refresh planning should not point back to that model.
WS-C3850-48T-S ships with a permanent IP Base image-based license. IP Services upgrades use C3850-48-S-E paper RTU or L-C3850-48-S-E electronic RTU licenses. DNA Essentials can be added to IP Base, and DNA Advantage requires IP Base or IP Services with 3, 5 or 7-year terms.
WS-C3850-48P-S provides 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with a 715WAC power supply, while WS-C3850-48T-S provides 48 10/100/1000 data ports with a 350WAC power supply. The PoE+ model suits powered endpoints; the data model suits non-PoE access drops.
WS-C3850-48T-E carries the IP Services feature set, while WS-C3850-48T-S carries IP Base. The E model suits full enterprise Layer 3 feature requirements; the S model suits routed access with IP Base features and the same 48-port data hardware class.
C9300-48T-A is the Catalyst 9300 48-port data-only Network Advantage replacement, while WS-C3850-48T-S is the discontinued Catalyst 3850 48-port data IP Base model. C9300-48T-A suits supported refresh projects; WS-C3850-48T-S suits like-for-like sparing after confirming support expectations.
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