Cisco • SKU WS-C3850-12S-E
Cisco WS-C3850-12S-E — Catalyst 3850 Series fixed access-layer
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series fixed access-layer switch — 12x 1G SFP fiber ports, Layer 3, StackWise-480 stackable, IP Services (full Enterprise) feature set, 1RU. No PoE (SFP fiber model, not copper).
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches Data Sheet (official); EoS/EoL notice at cisco.com/.../catalyst-3850-series-switches-eol.html
What is the Cisco WS-C3850-12S-E?
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series fixed access-layer switch — 12x 1G SFP fiber ports, Layer 3, StackWise-480 stackable, IP Services (full Enterprise) feature set, 1RU. No PoE (SFP fiber model, not copper).
TFI supplies the WS-C3850-12S-E 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 | 12 x 1G SFP fiber (Gigabit Ethernet, SFP slots only — no fixed copper ports) |
|---|---|
| uplinks | Optional uplink via Network Module slot (4x1G, 2x10G, or 4x10G C3850-NM modules); the twelve SFP ports themselves serve as both access and uplink on this fiber SKU |
| switching capacity | 68 Gbps (switching bandwidth) |
| forwarding rate | 50.5 Mpps |
| poe | None — SFP fiber switch has no PoE/PoE+ capability (0 W PoE budget) |
| stacking | Cisco StackWise-480, up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth, up to 9 switches per stack |
| form factor | 1RU rackmount; 4.45 x 44.5 x 45.0 cm (1.75 x 17.5 x 17.7 in, H x W x D); ~7.0 kg (15.48 lb) |
| power supply | 350 W AC (PWR-C1-350WAC); field-replaceable, supports dual redundant PSU and StackPower |
| eol status | End of Life. Part of C3850 Fiber SKUs EoL bulletin (EoX-2438804): End-of-Sale 30 Apr 2022; Last Date of HW Support 30 Apr 2027. Series broadly EoS; IP Services feature set (-E suffix). |
| mac table | Up to 32,000 MAC address entries |
End-of-life status
The WS-C3850-12S-E is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the WS-C3850-12S-E 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-C3850-12S-E 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-C3850-12S-E?
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series fixed access-layer switch — 12x 1G SFP fiber ports, Layer 3, StackWise-480 stackable, IP Services (full Enterprise) feature set, 1RU. No PoE (SFP fiber model, not copper).
- Is the WS-C3850-12S-E still supported?
- The Cisco WS-C3850-12S-E 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.
- Does the WS-C3850-12S-E support PoE?
- PoE on the WS-C3850-12S-E: None — SFP fiber switch has no PoE/PoE+ capability (0 W PoE budget).
- How many ports does the WS-C3850-12S-E have?
- Port configuration: 12 x 1G SFP fiber (Gigabit Ethernet, SFP slots only — no fixed copper ports); uplinks: Optional uplink via Network Module slot (4x1G, 2x10G, or 4x10G C3850-NM modules); the twelve SFP ports themselves serve as both access and uplink on this fiber SKU.
- Can TFI deliver the WS-C3850-12S-E in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco WS-C3850-12S-E 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 (8)
- 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://www.router-switch.com/ws-c3850-12s-e-p-21579.html
- https://networkoutlet.com/products/ws-c3850-12s-e-cisco-catalyst-3850-12-port-ge-sfp-ip-services
- https://www.serversupply.com/NETWORKING/SWITCH/12%20PORT/CISCO/WS-C3850-12S-E_283340.htm
- https://www.cablesandkits.com/equipment/switches/cisco-switches/cisco-3850-series/ws-c3850-12s-e/pro-10568/
- https://dedicatednetworksinc.com/product/cisco-ws-c3850-12s-e-switch/
- https://itprice.com/cisco/ws-c3850-12s-e.html
Need pricing on WS-C3850-12S-E?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.