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WS-C3850-48U-S
Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE IP Base
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WS-C3850-48U-S Overview
WS-C3850-48U-S is an enterprise-class switch engineered with a robust, modular architecture that drives high-throughput, low-latency performance. Designed for scalability, it offers 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports alongside 4 SFP uplink ports and supports advanced stacking technologies, ensuring seamless growth and simplified management across distributed networks.
WS-C3850-48U-S delivers versatile power options with support for redundant power supplies and efficient energy consumption, making it ideal for demanding branch offices and campus environments. Its Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities, comprehensive routing features, and solid performance enable dynamic applications ranging from data center aggregation to critical network infrastructures.
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WS-C3850-48U-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 335 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-48U-S
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12.1 inches
- Weight
- 14 lbs
WS-C3850-48U-S Use Case
High-Density Wi-Fi 6 Campus Deployment with Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U-S UPoE IP Base
A large university deploys 250 Cisco Catalyst 9105 Wi-Fi 6 access points across five buildings. A stack of four WS-C3850-48U-S switches delivers 696W of 802.3bt UPoE per unit, consolidating power and data on a single platform. Outcome: seamless roaming, 40% higher wireless throughput, simplified VLAN segmentation and centralized management via Cisco IOS XE.
Unified Communications Power Delivery in Corporate HQ with Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U-S UPoE IP Base
A 500-seat corporate headquarters integrates Cisco IP Phones, video conferencing endpoints and Wi-Fi handsets. Two WS-C3850-48U-S switches supply up to 60W per port, eliminate separate power injectors and free up rack space. Outcome: reliable 100% PoE uptime, streamlined provisioning with Cisco DNA Center, and a 30% reduction in deployment time.
Smart Building IoT & Surveillance Integration Using Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U-S UPoE IP Base
A modern hospital converges 120 IP cameras, card-access readers and environmental sensors onto its network backbone. A pair of WS-C3850-48U-S switches powers all devices via UPoE, segments traffic with robust QoS and secures data with MAC-based access control. Outcome: consolidated cabling, 25% lower power draw, real-time monitoring and rapid fault isolation.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3850-48U-S |  WS-C3850-48UW-S |  WS-C3850-32XS-S |  WS-C3850-48F-L |  WS-C3850-12XS-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.1 inches | 19.3 inches | 11.02 inches | 16.9 inches | 14.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.72 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48U-S | WS-C3850-48UW-S | WS-C3850-32XS-S | WS-C3850-48F-L | WS-C3850-12XS-S |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber |
| Memory | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 PoE+ Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ uplink ports | StackWise-480 stacking; 32 x 10G SFP+ fixed ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G/10G SFP uplink ports | 12 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 335 W | 435 W | 355 W | 370 W | 370W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48UW-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850-32XS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48F-L | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12XS-S |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 32 SFP+ Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G / 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 14 lbs | 26 lbs | 25.3 lbs | 31 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.72 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Sheffield
4
Strong power delivery with stable switching performance.
N
Nathan Crowley
5
Good access-layer solution for VoIP and wireless.
O
Oliver Hastings
3
Cisco reliability with simple IP Base configuration.
P
Patrick Rowe
4
Met enterprise power and connectivity requirements confidently.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE IP Base (WS-C3850-48U-S)?
The WS-C3850-48U-S is a fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring 48 UPOE ports, Cisco IOS IP Base licensing and advanced Layer 2/3 services for campus access deployments.
What is Cisco UPOE and how does the Catalyst 3850 support it?
Cisco UPOE (Universal Power over Ethernet) delivers up to 60 W per port. The 3850-48U-S provides UPOE on all 48 ports to power cameras, VoIP phones and wireless access points without external injectors.
What is the maximum switching capacity and forwarding rate?
The Catalyst 3850-48U-S offers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a packet forwarding rate of up to 154.76 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance under full load.
How many devices can I stack with Cisco StackWise-480?
You can stack up to eight Catalyst 3850 switches using Cisco StackWise-480, creating a single logical unit with up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and unified management.