Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S - Catalyst 3850 24-Port 10G SFP+ Switch (IP Base)
The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S is a stackable enterprise-class switch from the Catalyst 3850 Series, designed to unify wired and wireless access on a single platform. Featuring 24 high-speed 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports and IP Base licensing, it delivers secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity for enterprise aggregation and distribution layers.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Ports: 24x 10 Gigabit SFP+ optical ports (10/100/1000/10G capable)
- Feature Set: IP Base (Layer 2 switching + enhanced Layer 3 routing: static routing, RIP, limited OSPF)
- Uplinks: Modular uplink slot supporting C3850-NM-4-10G, C3850-NM-8-10G, or C3850-NM-2-40G modules
- Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 454.55 Mpps
- Stacking: Cisco StackWise-480 technology (up to 9 switches, 480 Gbps stack bandwidth)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 4 GB Flash
- VLAN Support: Up to 4094 VLAN IDs
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 17.5 x 17.7 in (1RU rack-mountable)
- Weight: ~13.5 lb
- Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies supported
- Reliability: StackWise-480 resiliency, redundant fans, StackPower support for power sharing
🧩 Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise fiber aggregation and distribution layers requiring 10G connectivity
- Campus or branch deployments needing secure, high-speed fiber uplinks
- Unified wired and wireless management with Cisco DNA architecture
- Enhanced Layer 3 routing without full IP Services licensing
⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The WS-C3850-24XS-S runs Cisco IOS XE software with IP Base features, supporting Layer 2 switching and enhanced Layer 3 routing (static routing, RIP, limited OSPF). Expansion is enabled through modular uplink options and StackWise-480 technology, allowing seamless scalability and simplified administration.
