Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch

Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CSC-WS-C3850-24P-L | Part #: WS-C3850-24P-L | MPN: WS-C3850-24P-L

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About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L delivers enterprise-class switching with a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, providing the throughput demanded by demanding data center and campus network environments. This stackable managed Layer 2 switch runs Cisco IOS XE with LAN Base feature set and brings 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T downlink ports to every deployment, complemented by 2 modular network module bays supporting SFP or SFP+ uplinks for flexible scalability. With IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support across all 24 access ports and a total PoE power budget of 435 W, the WS-C3850-24P-L powers and connects endpoints seamlessly. The switch maintains 32,000 MAC address table entries, supports 4,094 VLANs, and handles jumbo frames up to 9,198 bytes—making it suitable for video, virtualization, and bandwidth-intensive applications.

Network engineers and IT infrastructure teams choose the Cisco Catalyst 3850 for its Cisco StackWise-480 technology, which enables up to 9 stack members sharing 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth and delivering unified management across a single logical chassis. Organizations managing multi-building campuses, branch consolidation, or high-availability requirements benefit from the simplified operations and non-blocking fabric this architecture provides. The 1U rack-mountable form factor integrates cleanly into standard data center and wiring closet installations, while the management interfaces—1 RJ-45 console port, 1 USB Type-A, and 1 USB mini-Type-B console—enable flexible out-of-band and in-band administration across diverse IT environments.

Omnixon Global stocks the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L and serves enterprise customers across the UAE and the broader Middle East region with rapid order fulfillment and technical support. Whether you are standardizing on Cisco access-layer switching or building a high-performance converged network, contact our team to request a quote and discuss volume pricing, delivery timelines, and certified installation services tailored to your deployment.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUCSC-WS-C3850-24P-L
Part NumberWS-C3850-24P-L
ConditionNew
Form FactorRack-Mount
Interface10GbE
SeriesCisco Catalyst 3850
Switch TypeStackable Managed Layer 2
Operating SystemCisco IOS XE
Feature SetLAN Base
Total Downlink Ports24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
PoE SupportIEEE 802.3at PoE+ on all 24 access ports
Total PoE Power Budget435 W
Uplink Slots2 x modular network module bays supporting SFP or SFP+ uplink modules
Stacking TechnologyCisco StackWise-480
Stacking Bandwidth480 Gbps
Maximum Stack Members9
Switching Capacity176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate130.95 Mpps
MAC Address Table32,000 entries
VLAN Support4,094 VLANs
Jumbo Frame Support9,198 bytes
Management Interface1 x RJ-45 console port, 1 x USB Type-A, 1 x USB mini-Type-B console
Form Factor1U rack-mountable
Dimensions (H x W x D)4.4 cm x 44.5 cm x 46.4 cm
Weight7.9 kg
Power SupplyModular, single supply included; second supply slot for optional redundancy
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch

What does the Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch do?

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L 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-C3850-24P-L Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 WS-C3850-24P-L 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.