Description
The Cisco WS-C3850-48U-S is a powerful enterprise-class stackable switch engineered to support next-generation wired and wireless networks. Featuring 48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet Cisco UPOE ports, this switch delivers enhanced power and performance for demanding environments that require higher power delivery to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and IoT endpoints.
Built on Cisco’s advanced Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the Catalyst 3850 Series enables consistent policy enforcement, deep application visibility, and optimized traffic management across both wired and wireless networks. With Cisco StackWise-480 technology, up to 9 switches can be stacked and managed as a single logical unit, offering exceptional scalability and resiliency with 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth.
The IP Base feature set provides essential Layer 3 routing capabilities, making the WS-C3850-48U-S an ideal choice for access-layer and aggregation-layer deployments in enterprise, campus, and large office networks.
Key Features
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48 × Gigabit Ethernet Cisco UPOE ports for high-power device connectivity
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Up to 800W available PoE power for power-hungry endpoints
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IP Base software with Layer 3 routing support
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Cisco StackWise-480 with up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth
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Stack up to 9 switches for simplified management and scalability
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UADP ASIC for unified wired and wireless access
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Hot-swappable network module support
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1 RU rack-mountable design
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Used A++ condition, fully tested for enterprise reliability
Quick Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | WS-C3850-48U-S |
| Enclosure Type | 1 RU |
| Feature Set | IP Base |
| Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 Cisco UPOE |
| Available PoE Power | 800W |
| Default AC Power Supply | 1100W AC |
| Network Uplink Module Support | C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G, C3850-NM-4-10G |
| Maximum Stack Members | 9 |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB |
| APs per Switch/Stack | Up to 100 |
| Wireless Clients per Switch/Stack | Up to 2000 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 4.45 × 44.5 × 48.8 cm |




