Cisco • SKU WS-C3850-48PW-S
Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S — Catalyst 3850 Series
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series — 48-port 10/100/1000 Full PoE+ stackable L3 managed switch, IP Base license, bundled with 5 AP (wireless controller) licenses, 1RU rack-mount
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco official Catalyst 3850 Series datasheet (covers all 3850 models including WS-C3850-48PW-S)
What is the Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S?
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series — 48-port 10/100/1000 Full PoE+ stackable L3 managed switch, IP Base license, bundled with 5 AP (wireless controller) licenses, 1RU rack-mount
TFI supplies the WS-C3850-48PW-S refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30W per port) |
|---|---|
| uplinks | 1 x expansion module slot; optional C3850-NM-4-1G (4x 1G SFP) or C3850-NM-2-10G (2x 10G SFP+) |
| poe budget | 435W total PoE budget (Full PoE; 'PW' model ships with higher-capacity PSU to support full 48-port PoE load) |
| switching capacity | 176 Gbps |
| forwarding rate | 130.95 Mpps (64-byte packets) |
| stacking | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps stack bandwidth); up to 9 stack members; StackPower for power sharing |
| power supply | 715W AC (single PSU standard); dual hot-swappable PSU capable for redundancy |
| license tier | IP Base (IOS-XE); includes 5 x AP Adder License (LIC-CTIOS-1A) for integrated wireless controller |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mount; 17.5" W x 1.75" H x 17.7" D; 4 GB DRAM, 2 GB Flash |
| eol status | End-of-Sale: September 5, 2023; LDOS (last day of support): October 31, 2025 |
End-of-life status
The WS-C3850-48PW-S is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the WS-C3850-48PW-S end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished WS-C3850-48PW-S delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S?
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series — 48-port 10/100/1000 Full PoE+ stackable L3 managed switch, IP Base license, bundled with 5 AP (wireless controller) licenses, 1RU rack-mount
- Is the WS-C3850-48PW-S still supported?
- The Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- How many ports does the WS-C3850-48PW-S have?
- Port configuration: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30W per port); uplinks: 1 x expansion module slot; optional C3850-NM-4-1G (4x 1G SFP) or C3850-NM-2-10G (2x 10G SFP+).
- Can TFI deliver the WS-C3850-48PW-S in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the Catalyst 3850 Switch Series
Verification sources (5)
- https://www.cablesandkits.com/mc/switches/ws-c3850-48pw-s/fam-478/fp-8694/
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/datasheet_c78-720918.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches-eol.html
- https://networkoutlet.com/products/ws-c3850-48pw-s-cisco-catalyst-3850-48-port-full-poe-w-5-ap-license-ip-base
- https://www.insight.com/en_US/shop/product/WS-C3850-48PW-S/CISCO%20SYSTEMS/WS-C3850-48PW-S/Cisco-Catalyst-385048PWS--switch--48-ports--managed--rackmountable--with-5-x-Cisco-Access-Point-Adder-License-LICCTIOS1A/
Need pricing on WS-C3850-48PW-S?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.