Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS‑C3850‑24P‑L is a high-performance, enterprise-grade stackable LAN Base switch designed to power modern network environments. Additionally, it delivers 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports with flexible connectivity options for access devices. It supports Cisco’s StackWise‑480 technology, which enables stacking of up to nine switches to increase bandwidth and simplify network expansion.

Product Features

Power over Ethernet (PoE+) Capability

The WS‑C3850‑24P‑L provides 24 ports that support 802.3at PoE+ for powering devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras directly through Ethernet cables. Moreover, it delivers a robust 435W PoE power budget to enable simultaneous power delivery across all ports without additional hardware.

High Bandwidth and Performance

This switch offers up to 92 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 68.4 Mpps, ensuring fast data handling and low latency for demanding applications. In addition, each Gigabit port supports full-duplex speeds for efficient traffic flow across the network.

Scalability with StackWise‑480

Thanks to Cisco StackWise‑480 stacking technology, the WS‑C3850‑24P‑L can stack up to nine switches with a combined bandwidth of 480 Gbps. This capability simplifies management and improves redundancy as the network grows.

Flexible Expansion Options

The switch includes an expansion module slot that accepts optional uplink modules, such as 1G or 10G SFP/SFP+ modules. Consequently, you can adapt uplink performance as needed without replacing the entire switch.

Enterprise-Grade Management and Security

It supports VLANs, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, and CLI, enabling detailed network management and secure access control for both Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 services. Furthermore, it supports a large MAC address table and up to 1,000 VLAN IDs for segmentation and improved performance.

Why Choose This Switch

The Cisco Catalyst WS‑C3850‑24P‑L delivers reliable enterprise performance, making it ideal for medium to large networks that require consistent uptime and efficient power delivery. Moreover, its support for PoE+ enables you to power devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras directly through Ethernet cables, reducing the need for extra power infrastructure. Its high switching capacity and low latency ensure smooth handling of voice, video, and data traffic simultaneously, which keeps your network running efficiently even under heavy load.

Additional Highlights

• Rack-mountable and robust design fits standard network racks and supports optional redundant power and fans for increased uptime.

• Multicore CPU with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB flash memory ensures performance and storage for network processes and configurations.

• Supports wireless access points and clients simultaneously when configured with Cisco wireless features, making it versatile for converged networks.

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