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WS-C3850-16XS-S
Cisco Catalyst 3850 16 Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base
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WS-C3850-16XS-S Overview
WS-C3850-16XS-S is a high-performance, stackable, multilayer switch engineered with a robust architecture that integrates advanced routing and switching capabilities in a compact 1 RU rack-mount form factor. It is designed with 16 10G SFP+ ports offering flexible fiber connectivity, while supporting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations to meet demanding enterprise and data center network requirements.
WS-C3850-16XS-S offers superior performance with a switching capacity of 320 Gbps that extends to 480 Gbps when stacked, ensuring a scalable and resilient network infrastructure. Available with redundant power supply options and optimized for non-PoE environments, this switch is ideally suited for high-bandwidth applications, aggregation in campus networks, and mission-critical network deployments.
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WS-C3850-16XS-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Manageable
- Managed
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Weight
- 24 lbs
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 16 Ports
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Power Consumption
- 525 W
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Ethernet Technology
- 10G
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-16XS-S
- SFP Ports
- 16 SFP+ Ports
- Interface Ports
- 10G
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-16XS-S
- Depth
- 18.2 inches
WS-C3850-16XS-S Use Case
Data Center Top-of-Rack 10G Fiber Aggregation with WS-C3850-16XS-S
In a virtualized data center hosting mission-critical applications, the WS-C3850-16XS-S 16-port 10G fiber switch acts as a top-of-rack aggregator, delivering wire-rate east-west connectivity between hypervisors and storage arrays. Outcome: Integrated StackWise-480, QoS prioritization, and IP Base routing optimize VM mobility and application latency, boosting throughput by up to 30%.
Campus Wi-Fi Uplink Aggregation using Cisco Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch
In a large enterprise campus deploying 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access points, the Catalyst 3850 16-port 10G fiber switch consolidates uplinks from AP clusters and wireless controllers into the core. Outcome: High-speed fiber connectivity, advanced traffic shaping, and static routing support deliver seamless wireless scalability and reduce network congestion by up to 40%.
4K Video Surveillance Backbone on Cisco Catalyst 3850 16-Port 10G Fiber Switch
In multi-building facilities requiring 4K IP camera coverage, the WS-C3850-16XS-S aggregates high-definition video streams over 10G fiber to centralized NVR servers. Outcome: Loss-free video capture, secure VLAN segmentation, and RIP-backed redundancy ensure reliable 24/7 monitoring and cut forensic analysis time by 50%.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3850-16XS-S |  WS-C3850-48W-S |  WS-C3850-24U-E |  WS-C3850-12XS-E |  WS-C3850-12XS-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.2 inches | 13.2 inches | 18.1 inches | 11 inches | 14.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10G | 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 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-S | WS-C3850-48W-S | WS-C3850-24U-E | WS-C3850-12XS-E | WS-C3850-12XS-S |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Combo | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 16 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 12 Ports | 12 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 48 fixed 10/100/1000 ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 12 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports | 12 x 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 525 W | 370W | 220 W | 295W | 370W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-16XS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-24U-E | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12XS-E Switch | 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 | No | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 16 SFP+ Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 1G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 34 lbs | 22 lbs | 22 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.1 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Blake Norman
4
Reliable LAN Base features for enterprise environments.
C
Connor Steele
5
Handled peak traffic without performance drops.
D
Dustin Keller
3
Cisco stability with compact fiber density.
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Elliot Vaughn
4
Ideal for access or aggregation roles.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 16 Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base (WS-C3850-16XS-S)?
The WS-C3850-16XS-S is a Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch featuring 16 fixed 10-Gigabit SFP+ fiber ports and the IP Base license for enterprise-class connectivity and basic Layer 3 services.
How many 10G fiber ports does the WS-C3850-16XS-S provide?
The WS-C3850-16XS-S provides 16 fixed SFP+ slots delivering up to 10 Gbps per port for high-speed fiber connectivity.
What Layer 3 features are included with the IP Base license?
The IP Base license includes static routing, RIP, EIGRP stub routing, basic multicast, and quality of service (QoS) for robust network segmentation.
Can I stack multiple Catalyst 3850 switches?
Yes, the Catalyst 3850 supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing up to nine units to operate as a single logical switch with 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth.