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Cisco WS-C3850-48P Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
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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.
Enterprise-grade PoE+ stacking performance. Professionally tested. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
This refurbished Cisco WS-C3850-48P is a 48-port Gigabit PoE+ stackable enterprise access switch, professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment. Available in LAN Base (-L), IP Base (-S), and IP Services (-E) software variants, the WS-C3850-48P delivers the same hardware capability across all three tiers — giving organizations the flexibility to license the routing depth their network demands without changing platforms.Built on Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the 3850-48P is engineered for high-performance wired and wireless convergence. Forty-eight 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports provide up to 740W of power budget (depending on installed power supply), while modular uplink slots accept 4x1G SFP, 4x10G SFP+, or 8x10G SFP+ network modules. Cisco StackWise-480 enables up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth across up to nine switches, and StackPower allows power pooling and redundancy across the stack — making this platform a practical choice for demanding access and campus environments.
Purchasing refurbished from WhaleyComm delivers the same Cisco hardware reliability at a fraction of new list price. With 25+ years of experience and 5,000+ enterprise customers served, WhaleyComm is an ISO 9001, R2v3, and e-Stewards certified reseller you can trust for mission-critical infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
Ports
48x 10/100/1000 PoE+
PoE Budget
Up to 740W (power supply dependent)
Uplink Options
4x1G SFP, 4x10G SFP+, or 8x10G SFP+ (via network module)
Stacking Technology
StackWise-480
Stack Bandwidth
Up to 480 Gbps
Power
Dual redundant power supply support
Fans
Hot-swappable
Power Supply
Hot-swappable
ASIC
Cisco UADP (Unified Access Data Plane)
Software Variants
LAN Base (WS-C3850-48P-L), IP Base (WS-C3850-48P-S), IP Services (WS-C3850-48P-E)
Layer 2 Switching
Yes (all license tiers)
Static Routing IPv4/IPv6
IP Base and IP Services
OSPF
IP Base and IP Services
EIGRP
IP Services (full); IP Base (limited)
BGP
IP Services only
PIM Multicast Routing
IP Services (full); IP Base (limited)
VRF-Lite
IP Base and IP Services
NetFlow / Flexible NetFlow
IP Base and IP Services
Cisco TrustSec
IP Base and IP Services
MACsec
All license tiers
MPLS
IP Services (select software images)
QoS / ACLs
Standard (LAN Base), Enhanced (IP Base), Advanced (IP Services)
IPv6 Advanced Features
IP Base and IP Services
StackPower
Yes (all license tiers)
Ideal Use Cases
Enterprise Access Layer Deployment
The WS-C3850-48P provides the port density, PoE+ budget, and stacking bandwidth required to serve as a primary access layer switch in enterprise campus environments.
Wireless Access Point Aggregation
With 48 PoE+ ports and up to 740W of power budget, this switch is well-suited for aggregating high-density wireless access point deployments without requiring external injectors.
VoIP Infrastructure
The 3850-48P supports advanced QoS across all license tiers, making it a reliable foundation for VoIP deployments that demand low latency and traffic prioritization.
IP Surveillance Networks
High PoE+ port count and power budget accommodate power-hungry IP cameras at scale, while advanced ACLs support network segmentation for security compliance.
Stackable Campus Distribution
StackWise-480 and StackPower allow multiple 3850-48P units to operate as a single logical switch with pooled power — reducing complexity in multi-switch campus distribution scenarios.
Advanced Routing Environments
IP Services licensing enables full Layer 3 routing including BGP, full EIGRP, MPLS, and PIM multicast — supporting organizations that require robust routing at the access layer.
What's Included
Cisco WS-C3850-48P-L / -S / -E Switch
Rackmount kit
Power supply (model varies by configuration)
Power cord
Console cable
Documentation
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-C3850-48P is compatible with Cisco StackWise-480 stack cables and StackPower cables for multi-switch stacking.
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Standard SFP and SFP+ transceivers are supported in the uplink module slots.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
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Uplink network modules (C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-4-10G, C3850-NM-8-10G) are supported depending on the unit configuration.
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Compatible power supplies include the PWR-C1 series (350W, 715W, 1100W UPOE).
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 three share identical hardware — 48 PoE+ ports, StackWise-480, and the UADP ASIC. The difference is software licensing: LAN Base (-L) supports Layer 2 switching and limited routing; IP Base (-S) adds OSPF, static routing, NetFlow, and Cisco TrustSec; IP Services (-E) adds full EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and complete Layer 3 routing. You can upgrade licenses on existing hardware without replacing the switch.
The WS-C3850-48P supports stacking via StackWise-480 with up to 480 Gbps of total stack bandwidth. StackPower extends power pooling and redundancy across the stack, allowing power supplies in different units to back each other up.
The PoE budget depends on the power supply installed. With the appropriate power supply, the switch supports up to 740W of PoE+ budget across its 48 ports. WhaleyComm configurations vary — contact our team to confirm the power supply included with a specific unit.
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-C3850-48P Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
$149.00
Cisco
Cisco WS-C3850-48P Refurbished 48-Port PoE+ Stackable Switch
$149.00
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