Description

The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S Catalyst Switch is a high-performance, enterprise-class 24-port 10 Gigabit SFP+ Layer 3 managed switch built for demanding network environments. Part of Cisco’s 3850 Series, this model offers unified wired and wireless access, enabling better application visibility, faster network convergence, and secure, scalable connectivity.

Powered by the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, it delivers exceptional throughput, programmability, and investment protection. With full Layer 3 routing, advanced QoS, robust security features, and modular uplink options, it’s engineered for data-intensive enterprise, campus, and data center deployments.

The WS-C3850-24XS-S supports hot-swappable power supplies and fans, stacking capabilities for up to 480 Gbps of throughput, and seamless integration with Cisco DNA for automation and analytics. It is an ideal solution for organizations requiring future-ready, high-bandwidth infrastructure.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Enterprise Data Centers: High-throughput aggregation and core switching.

• University & Campus Networks: Unified wired/wireless access with high capacity.

• Financial Institutions: Secure, low-latency connectivity for trading and transaction systems.

• Healthcare Facilities: Mission-critical networking with redundancy and scalability.

• Government & Defense Networks: Advanced security and multi-protocol support.

• Media & Production Environments: Reliable 10G backbone for large file transfers and streaming.

Key Specifications:

• Ports: 24 × 10 Gigabit SFP+

• Layer Support: Layer 3 (IP Base feature set)

• Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps

• Stacking Bandwidth: 480 Gbps (Cisco StackWise-480 technology)

• Uplink Modules: Modular uplink support

• Fan Design: Hot-swappable fans

• Performance Features: Cisco DNA Ready, QoS, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6 routing, MACsec encryption

• Dimensions: 1RU rack-mountable