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WS-C3850-48XS-F-E
CISCO CATALYST 3850 48 PORT 10G FIBER SWITCH IP SERVICES
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WS-C3850-48XS-F-E is a high-performance stackable switch built on a modular architecture designed for enterprise and service provider networks. It features a robust design with advanced power options, including redundant power supply support and AC power capability, ensuring continuous operation and high availability in demanding environments.
WS-C3850-48XS-F-E offers 48 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports that deliver exceptional throughput and scalability for data-intensive applications, while the integrated stacking technology enables simplified management and enhanced performance. Designed to meet the needs of modern campus aggregation, data center interconnect, and high-density network installations, this switch provides reliable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services with Cisco’s IP Services IOS.
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In a hyperscale data center, IT operations deploy the WS-C3850-48XS-F-E Cisco Catalyst 3850 as a top-of-rack switch to aggregate 48 server connections over 10G fiber. Leveraging built-in IP Services (OSPF, BGP, Multicast) and StackWise-480 stacking, this deployment delivers line-rate switching, ultra-low latency, and granular QoS. Outcome: simplified management, seamless scalability to multi-terabit fabrics, and deterministic application performance for mission-critical workloads.
A large university upgrades its network core with the WS-C3850-48XS-F-E to support VoIP, video conferencing, and high-density wireless access across multiple buildings. The switch’s 10G fiber uplinks, advanced IP Services routing, and high-availability features ensure deterministic latency, traffic prioritization, and nonstop connectivity. Outcome: enriched user experience, centralized policy enforcement, and reduced operational complexity.
A regional service provider deploys the WS-C3850-48XS-F-E as a metro-edge switch to deliver business-class 10G Ethernet to enterprise customers. Utilizing IP Services (MPLS VPN, BGP-EVPN) and robust security (MACsec, DHCP snooping), the switch offers carrier-grade reliability and multi-tenant segmentation. Outcome: accelerated service provisioning, optimized bandwidth utilization, and strict SLA adherence with lower TCO.
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 WS-C3850-48XS-F-E |  WS-C3850-48PW-S |  WS-C3850-24S-S |  WS-C3850-24P-L |  WS-C3850-12S-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 inches | 12.8 inches | 11.2 inches | 17.2 inches | 12.9 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| 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 | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Lite | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 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 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-48XS-F-E | WS-C3850-48PW-S | WS-C3850-24S-S | WS-C3850-24P-L | WS-C3850-12S-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports, stacking module | 24 SFP ports | 24 PoE ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 12 fixed SFP interfaces |
| Power Consumption | 370W | N/A | 140 W | 370W | 115W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48XS-F-E | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48PW-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port SFP Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port PoE Switch - LAN Lite | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12S-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 48 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 32 lbs | 25 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 26 lbs | 16 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
High-density 10G fiber switch delivered excellent throughput and reliability.
Ideal for core or aggregation layer deployments.
Consistent performance under heavy traffic loads.
Cisco quality with enterprise-grade IP Services.
Rock-solid switching for demanding environments.
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48XS-F-E is a fixed-configuration enterprise switch featuring 48 SFP+ 10G fiber ports, integrated IP Services license, modular stacking and advanced Layer 3 features for campus and data center access deployments.
It provides 48 SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber connectivity, supporting a variety of SR, LR and DWDM transceiver modules.
It delivers up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and 360 million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding rate for high-performance, low-latency traffic handling.
Supports full Layer 3 routing including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite, PIM multicast, policy-based routing and eBGP route reflector for advanced network segmentation and scalability.