Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-E with C3850-NM-2-10G | 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 2 × 10G SFP+ + 2 × 1G/10G Uplink Ports | Enterprise Layer 3 Switch

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-E with C3850-NM-2-10G is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet enterprise switch that delivers flexibility, scalability, and high-speed connectivity.

This model includes the C3850-NM-2-10G uplink module, offering 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks and 2 × 1G/10G SFP+ flexible uplinks to support both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit network backbones.

With StackWise-480 technology, up to nine switches can be stacked and managed as one, ensuring simplified operations and redundancy.

The -E model comes with the IP Services license, enabling full Layer 3 enterprise routing capabilities, such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and multicast.

Engineered for enterprise distribution and core networks, this switch ensures robust security, high resiliency, and future-ready 10G uplinks for growing business demands.

FAQ for Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48T-E

Q1. Does this switch support 10G uplinks?

👉 Yes, the C3850-NM-2-10G module provides 2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks and 2 × 1G/10G flexible uplinks.

Q2. Is this a PoE model?

👉 No, WS-C3850-48T-E is a non-PoE switch (data only).

Q3. Can I stack this model?

👉 Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise-480 with up to 9 switches.

Q4. What routing protocols are supported?

👉 With the IP Services license (-E), it supports OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, and multicast.

Q5. Where is it commonly deployed?

👉 Ideal for enterprise distribution and aggregation, as well as 10G uplink-ready campus LAN access.