WS-C3850-48P-S, Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, IP Base, Refurbished
Warranty: Lifetime
Quick answer: The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ stackable access switch from the Catalyst 3850 family, licensed with IP Base and fitted with a modular uplink slot. Resilient Tec sells it refurbished, covered by our lifetime warranty, with free US shipping from Knoxville, TN.
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-S Switch – Specifications
Product Overview
The Catalyst 3850-48P-S is a workhorse enterprise access switch: 48 PoE+ copper ports for phones, access points and cameras, StackWise-480 stacking, StackPower, and a field-replaceable uplink module. It runs Cisco IOS XE with the IP Base feature set. Cisco ended support for the 3850 line in October 2025, which is why it is a cost-effective choice for labs, spares, and networks that do not depend on a Cisco support contract.
Condition: Refurbished
Genuine Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S, refurbished and fully tested before it ships from Knoxville, Tennessee. Cosmetic wear consistent with prior use is possible. Covered by the Resilient Tec lifetime warranty: advance replacement when in stock, otherwise repair or replacement with an equivalent unit.
Hardware
48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports, all PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30 W per port)
PoE budget: 435 W with the 715 W power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC)
Modular uplink slot: C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G), C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G + 2 × 1G) or C3850-NM-4-10G (4 × 10G)
Dual power supply bays and three field-replaceable fan modules
StackWise-480 stacking (up to 9 switches) and StackPower
1RU
Software & Licensing
Operating system: Cisco IOS XE
License: IP Base (Layer 2 plus basic Layer 3 routed access)
Upgradeable to IP Services with a Cisco license
What's Included
Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S switch
One 715 W AC power supply
Not included: uplink network module, stacking cables, rack-mount kit, or Cisco SmartNet contract
Compatibility Notes
Stacks with other Catalyst 3850 switches over STACK-T1 cables (StackWise-480)
End of support from Cisco: October 2025. Software updates and TAC support from Cisco are no longer available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WS-C3850-48P-S still supported by Cisco?
No. The Catalyst 3850 reached Cisco end of support in October 2025. The hardware still runs reliably, and our lifetime warranty covers it, but Cisco no longer releases software updates or offers TAC support.
What does the -S mean in WS-C3850-48P-S?
-S is the IP Base license: Layer 2 switching with basic Layer 3 routed access. -E models carry IP Services, which adds full routing protocols.
Does the WS-C3850-48P-S include uplink ports?
No fixed uplinks. It has a modular slot for a C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G or C3850-NM-4-10G network module, sold separately.
What warranty comes with the WS-C3850-48P-S?
Every WS-C3850-48P-S sold by Resilient Tec is covered by our lifetime warranty. If it is not compatible with your equipment, our compatibility guarantee covers a replacement or refund.
How fast does the WS-C3850-48P-S ship?
In stock at Resilient Tec and shipped from Knoxville, Tennessee. Orders placed by 5:00 pm ET ship the same business day, and standard shipping is free on all US orders with no minimum.
Quick answer: The Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ stackable access switch from the Catalyst 3850 family, licensed with IP Base and fitted with a modular uplink slot. Resilient Tec sells it refurbished, covered by our lifetime warranty, with free US shipping from Knoxville, TN.
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-S Switch – Specifications
Product Overview
The Catalyst 3850-48P-S is a workhorse enterprise access switch: 48 PoE+ copper ports for phones, access points and cameras, StackWise-480 stacking, StackPower, and a field-replaceable uplink module. It runs Cisco IOS XE with the IP Base feature set. Cisco ended support for the 3850 line in October 2025, which is why it is a cost-effective choice for labs, spares, and networks that do not depend on a Cisco support contract.
Condition: Refurbished
Genuine Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S, refurbished and fully tested before it ships from Knoxville, Tennessee. Cosmetic wear consistent with prior use is possible. Covered by the Resilient Tec lifetime warranty: advance replacement when in stock, otherwise repair or replacement with an equivalent unit.
Hardware
48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports, all PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30 W per port)
PoE budget: 435 W with the 715 W power supply (PWR-C1-715WAC)
Modular uplink slot: C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G), C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G + 2 × 1G) or C3850-NM-4-10G (4 × 10G)
Dual power supply bays and three field-replaceable fan modules
StackWise-480 stacking (up to 9 switches) and StackPower
1RU
Software & Licensing
Operating system: Cisco IOS XE
License: IP Base (Layer 2 plus basic Layer 3 routed access)
Upgradeable to IP Services with a Cisco license
What's Included
Cisco WS-C3850-48P-S switch
One 715 W AC power supply
Not included: uplink network module, stacking cables, rack-mount kit, or Cisco SmartNet contract
Compatibility Notes
Stacks with other Catalyst 3850 switches over STACK-T1 cables (StackWise-480)
End of support from Cisco: October 2025. Software updates and TAC support from Cisco are no longer available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WS-C3850-48P-S still supported by Cisco?
No. The Catalyst 3850 reached Cisco end of support in October 2025. The hardware still runs reliably, and our lifetime warranty covers it, but Cisco no longer releases software updates or offers TAC support.
What does the -S mean in WS-C3850-48P-S?
-S is the IP Base license: Layer 2 switching with basic Layer 3 routed access. -E models carry IP Services, which adds full routing protocols.
Does the WS-C3850-48P-S include uplink ports?
No fixed uplinks. It has a modular slot for a C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G or C3850-NM-4-10G network module, sold separately.
What warranty comes with the WS-C3850-48P-S?
Every WS-C3850-48P-S sold by Resilient Tec is covered by our lifetime warranty. If it is not compatible with your equipment, our compatibility guarantee covers a replacement or refund.
How fast does the WS-C3850-48P-S ship?
In stock at Resilient Tec and shipped from Knoxville, Tennessee. Orders placed by 5:00 pm ET ship the same business day, and standard shipping is free on all US orders with no minimum.