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REFURBISHED
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Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
MPN: WS-C3850-48F-L
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested to factory specification. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L is a 1RU, enterprise-class, stackable access-layer switch delivering 48 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports with 800W of available PoE power and a LAN Base IOS feature set. Every unit is professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment, ensuring it performs to Cisco's original engineering standards right out of the box.Powered by Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC and Cisco StackWise-480 technology, the WS-C3850-48F-L delivers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps. Up to 9 switches can be stacked together at a combined stack bandwidth of 480 Gbps. The platform ships with a 1100WAC power supply, supports dual redundant power supplies, and includes an integrated wireless controller capable of managing up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients per switching entity.
The WS-C3850-48F-L represents exceptional value for enterprise-grade PoE+ access-layer switching. WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years, and every unit ships with our Lifetime Warranty — the same reliability our clients have depended on since day one.
Technical Specifications
Model
WS-C3850-48F-L
Form Factor
Rack-mountable, 1U
Total Downlink Ports
48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ (RJ-45)
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), up to 30W per port
Available PoE Power
800W
Switching Capacity
176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
130.95 Mpps
IOS Feature Set
LAN Base
RAM
4 GB
Flash Memory
2 GB
Maximum VLANs
255
Stacking Technology
Cisco StackWise-480
Stack Bandwidth
480 Gbps
Maximum Stack Members
9
Included Power Supply
PWR-C1-1100WAC (1100W AC)
Power Supply Slots
2 (dual redundant capable)
Expansion Module Slot
1
Optional Uplink Modules
C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G, C3850-NM-4-10G
Max Access Points per Stack
100
Max Wireless Clients per Stack
2,000
Management Port
RJ-45 Ethernet management port
Console Port
RJ-45
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.75 x 17.5 x 19.2 in (4.45 x 44.5 x 48.8 cm)
MTBF
241,050 hours
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise Access-Layer Deployment
The WS-C3850-48F-L is purpose-built for the access layer, connecting end devices such as workstations, IP phones, and wireless access points across 48 PoE+ ports — all from a single 1U footprint.
High-Density VoIP Rollouts
With 800W of PoE budget and IEEE 802.3at support delivering up to 30W per port, this switch can power a full floor of Cisco IP phones without additional power infrastructure or wall adapters.
Wireless Infrastructure Backbone
The integrated wireless controller supports up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients per stack, making this switch an ideal aggregation point for dense 802.11ac Wi-Fi deployments.
Scalable Campus Stack
Using Cisco StackWise-480, up to 9 WS-C3850-48F-L units can be stacked together at 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth, allowing the network to scale incrementally without replacing existing hardware.
Budget-Conscious IT Refresh
This refurbished unit delivers enterprise-grade switching performance at a fraction of the new cost, ideal for IT departments refreshing access-layer infrastructure under tight capital expenditure constraints.
Mixed Wired and Wireless Convergence
The Cisco UADP ASIC enables uniform wired and wireless policy enforcement on a single platform, simplifying management and reducing the number of discrete network devices required in modern unified-access deployments.
What's Included
Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L switch (refurbished)
PWR-C1-1100WAC 1100W AC power supply
Rack-mount ears and screws
Power cable
Console cable
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
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The Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L is compatible with the following optional uplink network modules: C3850-NM-4-1G (4 x 1G SFP), C3850-NM-2-10G (2 x 10G SFP+ / 4 x 1G SFP), and C3850-NM-4-10G (4 x 10G SFP+, supported on 48-port models only).
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StackWise-480 stacking cables: STACK-T1-50CM, STACK-T1-1M, STACK-T1-3M.
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StackPower cables: CAB-SPWR-30CM, CAB-SPWR-150CM.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
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Network modules are hot-swappable and sold separately.
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Optional redundant power supplies: PWR-C1-350WAC, PWR-C1-715WAC, PWR-C1-1100WAC, PWR-C1-440WDC.
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This switch runs Cisco IOS Software (LAN Base).
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Stacking requires all stack members to run the same IOS feature set within the same Catalyst 3850 Series.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
Yes. Using Cisco StackWise-480 technology, the WS-C3850-48F-L can be stacked with up to 8 additional Catalyst 3850 Series switches of the same IOS feature set, achieving a combined stack bandwidth of 480 Gbps. StackPower cables must be purchased separately.
The WS-C3850-48F-L provides 800W of available PoE power across all 48 ports, supporting IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W per port. This is sufficient to simultaneously power a full complement of IP phones, access points, or other 802.3at-compliant devices without wall power at each endpoint.
The LAN Base feature set on the WS-C3850-48F-L is upgradeable. However, Cisco software licensing is required for feature-set upgrades and must be obtained through Cisco or an authorized partner. WhaleyComm recommends confirming licensing requirements with your Cisco account team before purchase.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
$95.00
Cisco
Cisco WS-C3850-48F-L Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
MPN: WS-C3850-48F-L
$95.00
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