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WS-C3850-48U-L Overview
WS-C3850-48U-L is an enterprise-class switch built on a robust Cisco IOS Network Operating System architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. It offers flexible power options, including standard AC power with support for redundant power supplies, and is engineered to deliver high performance with minimal latency in mission-critical environments.
Designed with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 integrated 1G SFP uplink ports, this switch provides versatile connectivity and stacking capability via Cisco StackWise-480 technology for seamless scalability. Its advanced design makes it ideal for campus networks, branch offices, and data centers that demand reliable performance and simplified network management.
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WS-C3850-48U-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Flash Memory
- 128 MB
- POE Support
- POE+
- Number of Downlink Ports
- N/A
- Weight
- 30 lbs
- Power Consumption
- 415 W
- Width
- 17.32 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-48U-L
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Series Switch - LAN Base
- Depth
- 14.17 inches
WS-C3850-48U-L Use Case
Unified Communications and Wi-Fi 6 Convergence in Enterprise Headquarters
Scenario: Deployed WS-C3850-48U-L Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE LAN Base in a 500-user corporate HQ to power IP phones, Wi-Fi 6 APs and meeting-room cameras over 48 UPOE ports. Benefit: Consolidated network fabric cuts cabling complexity by 50%, delivers consistent 60 W PoE+ per port, lowers TCO by 25% and ensures sub-millisecond latency for unified collaboration.
Smart Retail POS and Surveillance Infrastructure
Scenario: Rolled out WS-C3850-48U-L across a 30-store retail chain to power POS terminals, digital signage and HD security cameras via UPOE. Benefit: Centralized LAN Base segmentation with QoS ensures PCI-compliant transactions, 24/7 video streaming reliability and accelerates checkout throughput by 40%.
Industrial IoT and Building Automation in Manufacturing
Scenario: Utilized WS-C3850-48U-L on a factory floor to aggregate IoT sensors, smart lighting and automated access control using 48-port UPOE. Benefit: Real-time device orchestration with Cisco DNA Center integration boosts operational efficiency by 35%, reduces energy use by 20% and simplifies remote maintenance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3850-48U-L |  WS-C3850-48T-E |  WS-C3850-48U-S |  WS-C3850-48P-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 14.17 inches | 12 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48U-L | WS-C3850-48T-E | WS-C3850-48U-S | WS-C3850-48P-S |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports, StackWise-480 stacking | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 fixed PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 415 W | 335 W | 335 W | 365W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Series Switch - LAN Base | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48T-E | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 31 lbs | 14 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.32 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
C
Calvin Rutherford
5
Reliable access-layer performance with consistent uptime in daily operations.
D
Derrick Walsh
4
Handled high-power devices smoothly without overheating or drops.
E
Elliot Vaughan
4
Solid Cisco build quality with predictable LAN Base features.
F
Frederick Nolan
5
Good choice for enterprises needing dependable UPoE switching.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE LAN Base (WS-C3850-48U-L)?
The WS-C3850-48U-L is a stackable Layer 3 switch with 48 UPOE ports delivering up to 60 W per port, 4 x 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, Cisco IOS XE, and LAN Base feature set for enterprise access deployments.
How much switching capacity and forwarding performance does the 3850-48U-L provide?
Each WS-C3850-48U-L switch offers 176 Gbps of forwarding capacity and 41.7 Mpps (million packets per second) throughput, ensuring wire-speed performance for converged access networks.
What is UPOE and how is it implemented on this switch?
Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) on the WS-C3850-48U-L provides up to 60 W of power per port—ideal for high-power devices like phones, cameras, and wireless APs—via its integrated 1440 W power supply.
Can I stack multiple WS-C3850-48U-L switches?
Yes. Up to nine WS-C3850-48U-L switches can form a single logical stack using Cisco StackWise-480 technology, delivering up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and unified management.