Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C3850-24T-E | Part #: WS-C3850-24T-E | MPN: WS-C3850-24T-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1U form factor, Gigabit Ethernet interface, 1GbE speed. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet stackable access-layer switch engineered for enterprise campus and branch deployments. Built on Cisco's Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, the 3850 series was the first Cisco platform to support simultaneous wired and wireless traffic convergence on a single device, enabling deep hardware-level visibility and policy enforcement across both domains. The WS-C3850-24T-E ships with the IP Services feature se Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C3850-24T-E |
| Part Number | WS-C3850-24T-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Speed | 1GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-24T-E |
| Series | Catalyst 3850 |
| Switch Type | Managed, Stackable |
| Total Ports | 24 |
| Downlink Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplink Module Slot | 1 x Network Module slot (C3850-NM-2-10G, C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-4-10G optional) |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 65.5 Mpps |
| StackWise Technology | StackWise-480 (up to 480 Gbps aggregate, up to 9 stack members) |
| Software Feature Set | IP Services (IOS XE) |
| Layer 3 Protocols | OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, PIM |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| IPv6 Support | Yes (dual-stack IPv4/IPv6) |
| QoS | Hardware-based, 8 egress queues per port |
| Security | MACsec-256, 802.1X, TrustSec (SGT), DHCP Snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard |
| Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 Console, 1 x USB Mini-B Console, 1 x RJ-45 Out-of-Band Management |
| Power Supply | Modular, field-replaceable; supports redundant PSU (350W or 715W AC options) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.45 cm x 44.5 cm x 45.1 cm (1.75 in x 17.5 in x 17.75 in) |
| Weight | Approximately 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) without power supply |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| ASIC | Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24T-E Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.