Cisco Catalyst 3850 Switch (WS-C3850-24XS-E)
The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-E is a powerful, fiber-focused enterprise switch ideal for organizations needing 10G aggregation and advanced routing in a stackable form factor. Built on Cisco’s IOS XE, it supports advanced features like Flexible NetFlow, TrustSec, and MACsec encryption, making it suitable for secure, scalable enterprise networks.
WS-C3850-24XS-E Specifications
| Model | WS-C3850-24XS-E |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable - 1U |
| Ports | 24 x SFP+ ports |
| Management Interface |
Ethernet management port (RJ-45, Cat-5 UTP) Console port (RJ-45-to-DB9) |
| PoE Power | None |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps |
| Stacking | Up to 9 switches |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Performance | 454.55 Mpps |
| FNF Entries | 48,000 flows |
| VLAN IDs | 1,000 |
| MAC Table | 32K entries |
| CPU | Multicore CPU |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Flash | 4 GB |
Wireless
| AP per Switch | 100 |
|---|---|
| Wireless Clients | 2000 |
| WLANs | 64 |
| Bandwidth | Up to 20 Gbps |
| Supported AP Series | 3600, 3500, 2600, 1600, 1260, 1140, 1040 |
Expansion & Connectivity
| Console Ports | USB (Type-B), Ethernet (RJ-45) |
|---|---|
| Expansion Slots | 1 network module slot, 1 redundant power slot |
| Network Modules |
C3850-NM-4-1G (4x1G) C3850-NM-2-10G (2x10G or 4x1G) |
| Stack Cables |
STACK-T1-50CM (0.5m) STACK-T1-1M (1m) STACK-T1-3M (3m) |
| Stack Power Cables |
CAB-SPWR-30CM CAB-SPWR-150CM |
Power
| Power Supply | PWR-C1-715WAC |
|---|---|
| Power Device | Redundant plug-in module |
| Voltage | 100V–240V |
| Power Consumption | 205.5W (max) |
Physical Specifications
| Width | 17.5 in (44.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.7 in (45.0 cm) |
| Height | 1.75 in (4.45 cm) |
| Weight | 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) |
| Rack Kit | Optional |
| MTBF | 307,990 hours |
Software & Licensing
| System Software | IOS IP Services |
|---|---|
| Energy License | ENERGY-MGMT, ENERGY-MGT-100-K9 |
| Access Point Licenses |
L-LIC-CT3850-UPG L-LIC-CTIOS-1A LIC-CT3850-UPG LIC-CTIOS-1A |
Key Features
| Features |
EEM, Jumbo Frames, VLANs, Voice VLAN, VTPv2, CDPv2, LLDP, LACP, PAgP, PVST/PVST+, QoS, IGMP, DHCP Server, VRF-lite, NetFlow, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS |
|---|
Security
| Security Features |
Port security, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP source guard, uRPF, ACLs, 802.1X, SSH, SNMPv3, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec |
|---|
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–95% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4000 m |