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Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch
MPN: WS-C3850-48PW-S
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25+
Years
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Customers
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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.
Tested to factory specification. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This professionally tested and refurbished Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S Catalyst 3850 is a 48-port, 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ Layer 3 stackable access switch running Cisco IOS XE with the IP Base feature set and 5 bundled access point licenses. Every unit ships reset to factory defaults and verified against Cisco's published specifications — fully ready for enterprise deployment at a fraction of new cost.Powered by Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the WS-C3850-48PW-S delivers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, with a MAC address table supporting up to 32,000 entries. All 48 RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with a 435 W PoE power budget, making this switch ideal for powering IP phones, access points, and IoT endpoints. The integrated wireless controller is 802.11ac-ready and supports up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients per switching entity. Cisco StackWise-480 technology enables stacking of up to 9 members at 480 Gbps aggregate stack throughput, while StackPower allows power supplies across the stack to be shared as a common resource.
At WhaleyComm, every refurbished unit passes our ISO 9001-certified testing process — port-by-port diagnostics, firmware verification, and factory reset — so you receive enterprise-grade reliability without enterprise-level pricing. Backed by our Lifetime Warranty, this switch represents exceptional value for growing campus networks, wiring closets, and converged wired/wireless deployments.
Technical Specifications
Part Number
WS-C3850-48PW-S
Series
Cisco Catalyst 3850
Downlink Ports
48 x RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port)
PoE Power Budget
435 W
Power Supply Included
715W AC (single, bay 1); dual redundant supported
Switching Capacity
176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
130.95 Mpps
MAC Address Table
32,000 entries
IPv4 Routes
24,000
NetFlow Entries
48,000
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs)
1,000
Stacking Technology
Cisco StackWise-480 (up to 9 members, 480 Gbps stack throughput)
Power Stacking
Cisco StackPower
Uplink Module Slot
1 x modular slot (optional: C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-2-10G, C3850-NM-4-10G)
Integrated Wireless Controller
Yes — 802.11ac-ready, up to 100 APs / 2,000 wireless clients per stack
Bundled AP Licenses
5
Software Feature Set
IP Base (Cisco IOS XE)
Layer Support
Layer 3 (L3 managed)
Form Factor
1U rack-mountable (19-inch standard rack)
Fans
3 x field-replaceable fans
VLAN Support
Up to 1,000 VLANs (IP Base)
Management
CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Condition
Refurbished — professionally tested, reset to factory defaults
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise Wiring Closet / Access Layer
With 48 PoE+ ports and a 435 W power budget, this switch is purpose-built to power and connect IP phones, access points, and end-user devices across an enterprise floor or building.
Converged Wired and Wireless Campus Networks
The integrated 802.11ac-ready wireless controller supports up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients per stack, enabling unified wired/wireless policy enforcement without a separate WLC appliance.
Stackable Multi-Switch Deployments
Cisco StackWise-480 allows up to 9 switches to be stacked at 480 Gbps aggregate throughput, providing a single management plane and high availability for medium-to-large campus environments.
IP Phone and VoIP Infrastructure
IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on all 48 ports with granular QoS ensures reliable, prioritized power and traffic delivery for Cisco IP phones and unified communications endpoints.
Budget-Conscious Network Refresh or Expansion
Professionally tested refurbished units deliver Cisco enterprise performance and StackWise resiliency at a significant cost reduction versus new hardware — ideal for IT teams managing tight refresh budgets.
Education and Healthcare Access Layer
Robust security features including DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, 802.1X, and ACLs make this switch well-suited for HIPAA- or FERPA-sensitive environments requiring enforced access control.
What's Included
Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE+ Switch
715W AC power supply (installed)
AC power cord
Rack-mount kit (ears and screws)
Console cable
Certificate of testing and factory reset
WhaleyComm Lifetime Warranty certificate
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.
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Compatible Uplink Network Modules
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C3850-NM-4-1G — 4 x Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplink module
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C3850-NM-2-10G — 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink module
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C3850-NM-4-10G — 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink module (48-port models only)
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C3850-NM-BLANK — Blank module (included by default)
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Power Supplies (Optional / Redundant)
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PWR-C1-350WAC — 350W AC power supply
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PWR-C1-715WAC — 715W AC power supply (included)
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PWR-C1-1100WAC — 1100W AC power supply
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PWR-C1-440WDC — 440W DC power supply
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Software Feature Sets (Upgradeable via RTU License)
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LAN Base — Layer 2 enterprise access features
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IP Base — Layer 3 enterprise features, integrated wireless controller (included)
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IP Services — Advanced Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 features
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Stacking
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Cisco StackWise-480 — stackable with other Catalyst 3850 IP Base switches (up to 9 members)
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.
All 48 RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, delivering up to 30W per port. The total available PoE power budget is 435W, supplied by the included 715W AC power supply.
Yes. The WS-C3850-48PW-S includes one modular uplink slot that accepts optional network modules: the C3850-NM-4-1G (4 x 1G SFP), C3850-NM-2-10G (2 x 10G SFP+), or C3850-NM-4-10G (4 x 10G SFP+). The switch ships with a blank module installed by default.
This unit ships with the IP Base feature set and 5 bundled access point licenses for use in mobility controller mode. Supporting more than 5 APs in controller mode requires additional AP licenses. No license is needed when the switch operates in mobility agent mode.
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-C3850-48PW-S Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch
$99.00
Cisco
Cisco WS-C3850-48PW-S Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Gigabit Switch
MPN: WS-C3850-48PW-S
$99.00
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