Cisco • SKU WS-C3850-12X48U-E
Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-E — Catalyst 3850 48-port (12 mGig + 36 GigE)
Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port (12 mGig + 36 GigE) UPoE switch, IP Services license, 1RU stackable fixed-configuration access layer
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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What is the Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-E?
Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port (12 mGig + 36 GigE) UPoE switch, IP Services license, 1RU stackable fixed-configuration access layer
TFI supplies the WS-C3850-12X48U-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 | 48 x UPoE RJ45: 12 multigigabit (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) + 36 x 1G GigE |
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| uplinks | 1 x network module slot (supports optional uplink modules, e.g. 4x10G SFP+) |
| switching capacity | 472 Gbps |
| forwarding rate | 460 Mpps |
| poe | UPoE (Universal PoE, up to 60W per port); PoE budget 630W with included 1100W PSU |
| power supply | 1100W AC, modular/hot-swappable; supports redundant PSU |
| stacking | StackWise-480, up to 9 units, 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth |
| license | IP Services (highest tier — includes advanced routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS) |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mount, fixed configuration |
| eol status | End of Sale: September 5, 2023; End of Support: April 30, 2027 |
End-of-life status
The WS-C3850-12X48U-E is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the WS-C3850-12X48U-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-C3850-12X48U-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-C3850-12X48U-E?
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port (12 mGig + 36 GigE) UPoE switch, IP Services license, 1RU stackable fixed-configuration access layer
- Is the WS-C3850-12X48U-E still supported?
- The Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-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-C3850-12X48U-E support PoE?
- PoE on the WS-C3850-12X48U-E: UPoE (Universal PoE, up to 60W per port); PoE budget 630W with included 1100W PSU.
- How many ports does the WS-C3850-12X48U-E have?
- Port configuration: 48 x UPoE RJ45: 12 multigigabit (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) + 36 x 1G GigE; uplinks: 1 x network module slot (supports optional uplink modules, e.g. 4x10G SFP+).
- Can TFI deliver the WS-C3850-12X48U-E in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco WS-C3850-12X48U-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 (6)
- https://www.amazon.com/Cisco-WS-C3850-12X48U-Catalyst-3850-Port/dp/B07WDQVZ86
- https://www.serversupply.com/NETWORKING/SWITCH/48%20PORT/CISCO/WS-C3850-12X48U-E_234850.htm
- https://www.router-switch.com/ws-c3850-12x48u-e.html
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-ws-c3850-12x48u-e-cisco-network-services/
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches-eol.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3850-series-switches/data_sheet_c78-720918.html
Need pricing on WS-C3850-12X48U-E?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.