• Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-S 48-port 10GbE SFP+ switch
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Cisco WS-C3850-48XS-E | 48x10G SFP+ 4x40G QSFP+ uplinks, IP Services

WS-C3850-48XS-E

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Description

High-density 10GbE fiber aggregation switch with 48x SFP+ downlinks and 4x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks for core-ready interconnects. StackWise-480 delivers resilient, scalable operations with single-point management. IP Services license enables full advanced Layer 3, ideal for distribution/aggregation roles in campus networks.

Features

- 48x 10G SFP+ density for campus aggregation and high-speed access
- 4x 40G QSFP+ uplinks for scalable core connectivity
- IP Services feature set for advanced enterprise routing
- StackWise-480 for operational continuity and simplified scaling
- Flexible optics ecosystem with SFP+/QSFP+, DAC, and AOC options

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

- Downlink ports: 48x 10G SFP+
- Uplinks: 4x 40G QSFP+ (supports 4x10G breakouts with appropriate cables)
- PoE: Not supported (fiber aggregation platform)
- Stacking: StackWise-480; up to 9 members
- Software license: IP Services (advanced routing incl. full OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, MPLS-ready features where applicable)
- Resiliency: Hot-swappable dual PSUs and field-replaceable fan modules
- Transceiver support: 10G SFP+ (SR/LR/ER), 40G QSFP+ (SR4/LR4), DAC/AOC (sold separately)
- Security: 802.1X, ACLs, Control Plane protection, DHCP snooping
- QoS: Advanced QoS for converged voice/video/data
- Management: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF (via software), automation APIs

FAQs

Q: Does this model provide Power over Ethernet?
A: No. It is a fiber aggregation switch with SFP+/QSFP+ interfaces and no PoE capability.

Q: Which optics are supported?
A: Commonly used 10G SFP+ (SR/LR/ER) and 40G QSFP+ (SR4/LR4) modules, as well as DAC/AOC cables; verify compatibility for specific transceiver models.

Q: Can I break out the 40G uplinks into 10G?
A: Yes. Supported QSFP+ ports can use 4x10G breakout cables where design-appropriate.

Q: Does it support stacking with other 3850 units?
A: Yes. It supports StackWise-480 stacking with compatible 3850 models.

Q: Are power supplies and fan modules redundant?
A: Yes. It supports dual hot-swappable PSUs and field-replaceable fans for high availability.

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