Cisco Systems, Inc. WS-C3850-24P-E 24-port network switch

Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-Port PoE Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series is a managed, rack-mountable access-layer switch designed for enterprise networks. It provides 24 ports with 10/100/1000Base-T connectivity and full IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus support. The switch uses a Unified Access Data Plane ASIC to converge wired and wireless traffic on a single platform. It ships with a 715W AC power supply included in the package.

Suited for managed enterprise access layers

This switch suits network administrators deploying managed enterprise access layers that require PoE+ for devices such as IP phones and wireless access points. The StackWise-480 capability supports resilient stacking for scalable deployments. It is not for buyers who need unmanaged plug-and-play operation or environments that require only non-PoE connectivity. Organisations without rack-mount infrastructure should also consider other form factors.

Verify rack space, power.

Confirm that your rack has sufficient space for a rack-mountable unit and that the 715W AC power supply matches your facility voltage and outlet type. Ensure you have the appropriate Cisco IOS XE licensing for the IP Services feature set required by this model. Check that your existing stack cables and modules are compatible with the StackWise-480 architecture if you plan to stack multiple units.