CISCO – WS-C3850-24XS-S Catalyst 3850 Fiber Aggregation Switch

Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S Catalyst 3850 Fiber Aggregation Switch

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Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S Catalyst 3850 Fiber Aggregation Switch

Description

The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S is an enterprise-class Layer 3 managed switch designed for high-density fiber connectivity in campus, aggregation, and data center environments. It delivers advanced switching performance, integrated wireless controller functionality, and comprehensive network management capabilities, making it ideal for organizations that require scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure.

This model features 24 SFP+ ports supporting 1G and 10G fiber connections, providing flexible deployment options for aggregation and distribution layers. The switch includes a modular network uplink slot, Cisco StackWise-480 technology, and Cisco IOS IP Base software for advanced routing, security, and traffic management. Its high-performance architecture enables organizations to support bandwidth-intensive applications while maintaining operational efficiency and network resiliency.

As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, the WS-C3850-24XS-S combines wired and wireless network convergence with enterprise-grade scalability, making it suitable for large campus networks, service provider edge deployments, and high-speed fiber infrastructures.

Key Features

• 24 SFP+ fiber ports
• Supports 1G and 10G Ethernet connectivity
• Cisco IOS IP Base software
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Cisco StackWise-480 technology
• Modular uplink network module slot
• Integrated wireless controller capabilities
• Advanced QoS and security features
• IPv4 and IPv6 support
• High-density fiber aggregation platform
• Enterprise-class resiliency
• 1U rack-mount design

Specifications

• Part Number: WS-C3850-24XS-S
• Vendor: Cisco
• Product Series: Catalyst 3850
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 24 × SFP+ (1G/10G)
• Software Feature Set: IP Base
• Switching Capacity: 320 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 454.55 Mpps
• Stack Bandwidth: 480 Gbps
• Memory: 4 GB DRAM
• Flash Memory: 4 GB
• Stacking Support: Up to 9 switches
• Network Module Slot: 1
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount
• Power Supply: 715W AC
• Management: Cisco IOS XE Software

Typical Applications

• Campus network aggregation
• Data center connectivity
• Enterprise fiber infrastructure
• Distribution-layer networking
• High-speed server connectivity
• Service provider edge deployments
• Large-scale enterprise networks
• Unified wired and wireless environment