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WS-C3850-48XS-E
Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-E Catalyst 3850 48-Port 10 Gigabit Fiber...
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WS-C3850-48XS-E is a standalone Layer 3 fiber switch with 48 SFP+ interfaces supporting 1G or 10G connections and four fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks. The rack-mount 1U chassis belongs to the Catalyst 3850 family and carries IP Services for advanced enterprise routing; its interfaces do not deliver PoE. The discontinued WS-C3850-48XS-F-E reverses the airflow direction for installations requiring rear-to-front cooling. For this configuration, match the rack’s cooling orientation and identify the required interface media before specifying accessories on the purchase order.
WS-C3850-48XS-E price for new stock is $10,169.25, a 84.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $64,156.00. WS-C3850-48XS-E refurb price is $1,617.00. WS-C3850-48XS-E is in stock and available for free next-day delivery. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for WS-C3850-48XS-E for additional pricing. Browse the full Cisco 3850 Catalyst Switches series or explore all Cisco products.
1280 Gbps switching capacity and 909 Mpps forwarding rate provide separate bandwidth and packet-processing limits for traffic sizing. OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4 and IS-ISv4 support routed aggregation under IP Services, while IPv6 routing includes OSPFv3 and EIGRPv6. WS-C3850-48XS-E has 8 GB DRAM and 8 GB flash for the operating environment and image storage. The 24000-entry IPv4 scale includes ARP and learned routes, so address-resolution demand belongs in capacity planning. Cisco IOS XE provides the operating environment. Use the required routing features and traffic profile, rather than interface count alone, when validating the configuration.
ORM Systems supplies WS-C3850-48XS-E in new sealed and certified refurbished condition; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition and clean boot checked, then firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a three-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to one year, and every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Specify the condition, quantity and required accessories on the purchase order, keeping Cisco warranty eligibility separate from ORM coverage. POs are accepted, government orders qualify for Net-30, and enterprise volume orders can use regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
License Tier | IP Services |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10G SFP+ / 4 x 40G QSFP+ |
Cooling | 5 fans / FAN-T3-R= |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale April 30, 2022 |
Replacement PID | C9500-48Y4C |
When separate business networks reuse IP addressing, VRF-Lite provides distinct routing domains on the aggregation switch. Treat routing separation as a configuration requirement rather than an assumption about physical interfaces. Before the purchase order, specify the routing-domain layout, interconnection policy and configuration acceptance checks for the intended installation.
When staging requires a USB console connection, accessory kit 800-33434 contains the USB Type A-to-mini-Type B console cable, which is not supplied with the switch. Include the console connection in the staging checklist, identify the workstation connection and specify accessory kit 800-33434 before the purchase order.
When an existing installation needs a replacement-unit purchasing process, ORM Systems provides regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US and MEA, with advance replacement available through RMA. Define the spare quantity, receiving location and replacement handling requirements before issuing the purchase order.
StackWise-480 expansion of an existing stack
WS-C3850-48XS-E lacks StackWise-480 connections and cannot join an existing Catalyst 3850 stack as a cable-connected member. Treat this chassis as standalone hardware.
PoE-powered copper endpoint connections
WS-C3850-48XS-E provides fiber data interfaces, not powered copper access ports. Phones, cameras and access points requiring switch-delivered power need different access hardware.
Cisco support beyond April 2027
Cisco support for WS-C3850-48XS-E ends April 30, 2027. C9500-48Y4C is the replacement for procurement requiring a successor rather than another discontinued chassis.
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| WS-C3850-48XS-E |  WS-C3850-48U-E |  WS-C3850-12XS-S |  WS-C3850-24PW-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 511 mm | 488 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 8 GB | 2 GB | 4 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-C3850-48XS-E | WS-C3850-48U-E | WS-C3850-12XS-S | WS-C3850-24PW-S |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 288.1W (100% traffic) | 127.7W (excluding PoE / C3850-NM-4-10G installed / 100% traffic) | 112.7W with C3850-NM-4-10G | 88.32W (no PoE load / C3850-NM-2-10G installed / 100% traffic) |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 92 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.45 kg. | 8 kg | 5.8 kg. | 7.4 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 27 February 2022
10G IP Services switch handled heavy fiber traffic well.
Reviewed on the 23 April 2020
Advanced routing with stable throughput.
Reviewed on the 6 September 2021
Cisco reliability for aggregation roles.
Reviewed on the 27 November 2019
Strong enterprise fiber switching option.
Reviewed on the 13 April 2017
Electronic activation worked flawlessly.
WS-C3850-48XS-E identifies a Catalyst 3850 configuration: WS-C3850 names the family, 48XS identifies 48 SFP+ interfaces, and E selects IP Services. Keep the complete part number on the purchase order. Confirm the requested configuration against the receiving checklist instead of accepting a shortened family description.
WS-C3850-48XS-E supports Web UI, console CLI, remote CLI through SSH or Telnet, SNMP, Cisco Network Assistant and Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Plan the management connection separately from production links. Specify the required administrative access method, credentials and configuration acceptance checks before the unit enters service.
WS-C3850-48XS-E reached end of sale on April 30, 2022, and its last date of Cisco support is April 30, 2027. Service-contract renewal ended July 29, 2026. Align the purchase with the remaining support horizon and distinguish an existing-installation spare from a successor deployment.
ORM Systems offers WS-C3850-48XS-E new sealed with up to a three-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to one year. Both conditions include 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco’s Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the original owner, subject to eligibility, and Cisco service ends April 30, 2027.
WS-C3850-48XS-E carries IP Services; Cisco DNA Essentials and Cisco DNA Advantage add-ons use three- or five-year terms. Cisco ONE Software is another suite purchasing option. Subscription expiration requires renewal or deactivation and reload to retain base capabilities. Keep entitlement assignment separate from the hardware-condition selection.
No, WS-C3850-48XS-E does not support StackWise-480 or StackPower connections. Do not include physical stacking accessories as a means of adding this chassis to an existing stack. Verify the intended connection design before procurement, particularly when the purchase request names only the broader switch family.
WS-C3850-48XS-E ships with PWR-C3-750WAC-R and a blank covering the second power-supply bay. A second PWR-C3-750WAC-R is an additional purchase. Specify the required supply quantity explicitly, confirm the rack’s airflow orientation and include the power connection requirements in the receiving checklist before installation begins.
WS-C3850-48XS-E carries IP Services, whereas WS-C3850-48XS-S carries IP Base. Both models are discontinued. The E configuration suits existing installations requiring full advanced routing; the S configuration suits routed-access requirements within IP Base. Specify the feature set explicitly when ordering a like-for-like spare for an installed network.
WS-C3850-48XS-E uses front-to-back airflow, whereas WS-C3850-48XS-F-E uses back-to-front airflow. Both models are discontinued. Match the required direction to the rack’s cooling arrangement and specify it on the receiving checklist. The former suits front-intake installations; the latter suits installations requiring intake from the rear of the chassis.
C9500-48Y4C is the replacement for discontinued WS-C3850-48XS-E. Treat the replacement as a migration purchase, not an interchangeable spare, and validate the required configuration separately. The older chassis suits like-for-like maintenance of an existing installation; the replacement belongs in successor evaluation for a new hardware deployment.
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