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WS-C3850-16XS-E
CATALYST 3850 16PORT 10G FIBER SWITCH IP SERVICES
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WS-C3850-16XS-E Overview
WS-C3850-16XS-E is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch built on a modern, modular architecture designed to deliver converged voice, video, and data services with superior throughput. It supports versatile power options including redundant AC power supplies, offers 16 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports for high-speed connectivity, and is engineered for advanced stacking and scalability in demanding enterprise environments.
WS-C3850-16XS-E provides robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality with Cisco’s IP Services software, ensuring optimal performance for campus LAN, data center interconnect, and high-density applications. With a rack-mount form factor, excellent switching capacity, and proven reliability, it is an ideal solution for network infrastructures that require advanced performance, scalability, and resilient power management.
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WS-C3850-16XS-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Depth
- 12.8 inches
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 16 Ports
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- SFP Ports
- 16 SFP+ Ports
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-16XS-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-16XS Enhanced
WS-C3850-16XS-E Use Case
Data Center Top-of-Rack 10G Aggregation with WS-C3850-16XS-E
In a mid-sized data center, network architects deploy the WS-C3850-16XS-E Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services as a top-of-rack aggregation node. It consolidates 16 SFP+ server uplinks at full 10 Gbps line rate, supports hardware VXLAN termination and advanced IP Services routing, and integrates redundant power and StackWise-480. Benefit: Delivers ultra-low latency, deterministic throughput and high availability for east-west traffic, accelerating VM migrations and reducing network bottlenecks.
Campus Distribution Backbone with Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch
A large university campus leverages the WS-C3850-16XS-E as its primary distribution-layer switch, aggregating multiple building access switches over 10G fiber. With OSPF/EIGRP dynamic routing, Cisco TrustSec segmentation and Quality of Service (QoS) policies, the switch ensures consistent performance for wired and wireless services. Benefit: Simplifies network design, enhances security through macro-segmentation, and delivers guaranteed bandwidth for high-density Wi-Fi, VoIP and video applications.
Secure Branch Office Routing and Segmentation over 10G Fiber
A global enterprise deploys the WS-C3850-16XS-E at branch campuses to terminate 10 Gbps fiber uplinks and enforce multi-tenant security zones. Using IP Services features—VRF-Lite for isolated routing, advanced ACLs, and hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN—the switch segments voice, data and IoT traffic. Benefit: Strengthens branch-level security, reduces MPLS/WAN costs by offloading traffic directly to cloud services, and maintains deterministic performance for critical applications.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3850-16XS-E |  WS-C3850-24XS-E |  WS-C3850-32XS-E |  WS-C3850-12X48U-L |  WS-C3850-12XS-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12.8 inches | 18.0 inches | 18.28 inches | 12.0 inches | 14.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-16XS-E | WS-C3850-24XS-E | WS-C3850-32XS-E | WS-C3850-12X48U-L | WS-C3850-12XS-S |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 16 Ports | 24 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 16 fixed 10G SFP+ ports | 24 x 10-G SFP+ ports; 4 x 1/10G uplink ports | 32 fixed 10G SFP+ ports | 12 10G SFP+ uplink ports and 48 PoE+ downlink ports | 12 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 370 W | 370 W | 370 W | 370W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Fixed AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-16XS Enhanced | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port 10-G SFP+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-32XS-E | Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series WS-C3850-12X48U-L | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12XS-S |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 16 SFP+ Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 32 SFP+ Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 26 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.28 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Liam Parker
4
Electronic licensing was fast and reliable.
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Mark Stevenson
5
Consistent fiber performance under heavy traffic.
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Neil Armstrong
3
Cisco-grade stability for enterprise access.
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Oliver Stanton
4
Strong choice for high-speed deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services (WS-C3850-16XS-E)?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services (WS-C3850-16XS-E) is a stackable, multilayer enterprise switch with 16 SFP+ 10 Gigabit fiber ports and an IP Services license for advanced Layer 3 routing.
What are the key hardware specifications of WS-C3850-16XS-E?
WS-C3850-16XS-E features 16 SFP+ 10G fiber ports, 480 Gbps StackWise-480 bandwidth, 168 Mpps forwarding capacity, dual hot-swappable power supply bays, and front-to-back cooling.
Which license is included with the WS-C3850-16XS-E switch?
WS-C3850-16XS-E ships with the IP Services license, offering full Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF, MPLS, and advanced features like VXLAN.
How many Catalyst 3850 switches can I stack together?
You can stack up to nine Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches using the StackWise-480 technology to create a single logical unit with 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth.