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WS-C3850-48U-L
Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE LAN Base
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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.
Quality Certifications
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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.
Which Layer 3 and routing features are supported in LAN Base?
The LAN Base license on the WS-C3850-48U-L supports static routing, RIPv2, multicast IGMP v2/v3, MLD v1/v2 snooping, and basic DHCP server functionality for access-layer networks.
How do I manage and configure the Catalyst 3850-48U-L?
Management is available via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center integration, offering zero-touch provisioning, policy-based automation, and real-time analytics through Cisco IOS XE.
What uplink options does the WS-C3850-48U-L provide?
It includes four fixed 10 GbE SFP+ ports for fiber or DAC connections, supporting 1 G/10 G speeds with hot-swappable transceivers for flexible uplink deployment.
Is this switch suitable for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications?
Absolutely. With UPOE delivering up to 60 W per port and a total budget of 1440 W, the WS-C3850-48U-L supports PoE Class 1–8 devices including high-end IP cameras and video phones.
What redundancy features are available on the 3850-48U-L?
The switch supports dual field-replaceable power supplies and redundant cooling fans. StackWise redundancy ensures seamless failover across the physical stack members.
Which security features are built into the Catalyst 3850-48U-L?
Security includes 802.1X port authentication, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, MACsec encryption, Control Plane Policing, and Threat Defense with Cisco TrustSec.
Does the WS-C3850-48U-L support wireless controller functionality?
Yes. It can function as an embedded wireless LAN controller supporting up to 50 Cisco access points and 2000 clients, extending unified wired-wireless policy enforcement.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty and 90-day Cisco TAC support. Optional SmartNet contracts offer 24/7 technical assistance and advanced replacement services.
How energy efficient is the Catalyst 3850-48U-L?
Energy-efficient features include variable-speed fans, low-power ASICs, and Auto Smartports to reduce idle power, meeting stringent IEEE and CE eco-standards for green deployments.
Can I upgrade the software feature set on WS-C3850-48U-L?
Upgrade licenses are available to transition from LAN Base to IP Base or IP Services, unlocking advanced routing, multicast, and security features without hardware replacement.
What environmental conditions does the 3850-48U-L support?
The switch operates in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C, supports 10–95% non-condensing humidity, and complies with NEBS and ETSI standards for data center and campus environments.
How do I choose between LAN Base and higher-tier licenses?
Select LAN Base for basic Layer 2 access and limited Layer 3, IP Base for enhanced routing (OSPF, EIGRP), and IP Services for advanced services (BGP, MPLS) based on network requirements.