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WS-C3850-24PW-S
Cisco WS-C3850-24PW-S Catalyst 3850 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Swi...
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WS-C3850-24PW-S is a managed Layer 3 access switch bundled with five access point licenses, 24 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ copper ports and a modular uplink bay shipped empty. The rack-mount 1U chassis belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series and serves enterprise wiring closets and branch networks connecting phones, wireless access points and other powered endpoints. IP Base enables routed access without including the full routing feature set of IP Services. The discontinued WS-C3850-24UW-S retains the five-access-point bundle but provides Cisco UPOE rather than PoE+. This 24-port Gigabit PoE+ access switch separates the copper endpoint configuration from its selectable fiber uplinks, so the wireless license bundle does not establish which uplink hardware is included with an individual order.
WS-C3850-24PW-S price for new stock is $3,412.50, a 64.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $9,540.00. WS-C3850-24PW-S refurb price is $162.75. WS-C3850-24PW-S is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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92 Gbps switching capacity defines the wired switching resources for the Gigabit hardware. 68.4 Mpps forwarding rate assumes the supported configuration with two 10G and two 1G uplinks. 435W of shared PoE power establishes the initial endpoint allocation rather than guaranteeing every port its maximum simultaneously. Static, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, OSPF for routed access and PBR provide the included IP Base routing functions; full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, VRF-Lite and PIM require IP Services. WS-C3850-24PW-S uses 4 GB DRAM and 2 GB flash for Cisco IOS XE operation and image storage. The UADP ASIC applies hardware QoS policies to wired and wireless traffic. Addressing resources include 32000 MAC entries and 24000 total IPv4 routes, including ARP and learned routes. IP Base supports 1000 VLANs for segmentation. Three C3850-FAN-T1= fans cool the chassis, while the second internal PSU bay provides an optional redundancy path rather than a second supply as standard.
Order WS-C3850-24PW-S in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, identifying the required accessories and quantities on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot and PoE output under load on every powered port; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM warranties provide up to a 3-year extended term for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco's Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty ended October 31, 2025. For enterprise and volume orders, PO is accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA includes advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
License Tier | IP Base |
Port Configuration | 24 x 1G PoE+ / empty modular uplink bay |
PoE Budget | 435W / 1535W with secondary PWR-C1-1100WAC |
Stacking | StackWise-480 / 9 members / 480 Gbps |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended October 31, 2025 |
Replacement PID | C9300-24P-A |
When staging a legacy converged-access deployment, the switch starts in Mobility Agent mode, which needs no additional access point license beyond IP Base. Mobility Controller mode requires access point licensing. Match the intended controller role, access point compatibility and installed software release before issuing the purchase order.
When extending an existing data stack, keep all members on the same feature set; a mixed LAN Base and IP Base stack is unsupported. Data stacking uses STACK-T1-50CM=, STACK-T1-1M= or STACK-T1-3M=, distinct from power-sharing cabling. Specify the cable length and member license level before the purchase order.
For a rollout spanning different electrical regions, power cords must be specified per destination rather than treated as interchangeable accessories. CAB-TA-NA= serves North America, CAB-TA-UK= the United Kingdom and CAB-TA-EU= Europe. List each site's required cord and quantity alongside the switch condition before releasing a combined purchase order.
60W endpoint power per port
WS-C3850-24PW-S provides PoE+ rather than Cisco UPOE. C9300-24U-A is the current 24-port Cisco UPOE migration option when endpoints require the higher power class.
Four simultaneous 10G fiber uplinks
WS-C3850-24PW-S accepts C3850-NM-2-10G for two 10G uplinks. C3850-NM-4-10G is incompatible with this 24-port Gigabit hardware, so four simultaneous 10G uplinks exceed its supported module choices.
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Cisco support for WS-C3850-24PW-S ended October 31, 2025. C9300-24P-A is its current 24-port PoE+ replacement with Network Advantage for migration away from unsupported hardware.
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| WS-C3850-24PW-S |  WS-C3850-12X48U-L |  WS-C3850-24UW-S |  WS-C3850-48T-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 450 mm | 488 mm | 488 mm | 450 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet | Multi-Gigabit (2.5G/5G) | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-24PW-S | WS-C3850-12X48U-L | WS-C3850-24UW-S | WS-C3850-48T-L |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 88.32W (no PoE load / C3850-NM-2-10G installed / 100% traffic) | 208.1W (C3850-NM-8-10G installed; no PoE load) | 84.8W (excluding PoE / C3850-NM-2-10G installed / 100% traffic) | 127.24W with C3850-NM-4-10G |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps | 472 Gbps | 92 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Weight | 7.4 kg | 8 kg | 7.5 kg | 7.7 kg |
| Width | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviewed on the 13 January 2024
PoE and AP licensing made rollout efficient and predictable.
Reviewed on the 20 June 2017
Reliable access switch for VoIP and wireless deployments.
Reviewed on the 8 May 2020
Stable LAN Base operation under daily network load.
Reviewed on the 17 November 2023
Cisco Catalyst delivered expected uptime and power stability.
Reviewed on the 27 February 2025
Good fit for medium-sized enterprise offices.
WS-C3850-24PW-S identifies a Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port PoE bundle with IP Base and five access point licenses. WS-C3850 identifies the switch family, 24 indicates the access port count, P marks PoE, W distinguishes the five-access-point license bundle and S selects IP Base. The part number contains no fixed-uplink code.
The Catalyst 3850 Series supports console CLI, remote CLI over SSH or Telnet, SNMP and Cisco Prime Infrastructure; Cisco DNA Center provides separately licensed automation and assurance. SSH and encrypted SNMPv3 require a cryptographic software image. Specify the required software image and management integration before ordering.
WS-C3850-24PW-S includes perpetual IP Base and five access point licenses; Cisco DNA subscriptions are optional for base switching. Cisco DNA Essentials and Cisco DNA Advantage were offered in three- or five-year terms, and Cisco DNA Premier started at three years. Expired add-ons can be deactivated before reloading to retain base capabilities.
WS-C3850-24PW-S provides 435W shared PoE power with its default PWR-C1-715WAC, and each powered port supports up to 30W. All 24 ports at 30W require 720W, exceeding the default budget. One PWR-C1-1100WAC or two PWR-C1-715WAC supplies support that full-port PoE+ configuration.
WS-C3850-24PW-S supports C3850-NM-4-1G for four 1G SFP uplinks or C3850-NM-2-10G for two 10G SFP+ uplinks plus two 1G SFP ports. The uplink bay ships empty, and compatible optics are separate ordering items. C3850-NM-4-10G is not supported on this 24-port Gigabit model.
StackWise-480 stacks nine Catalyst 3850 Series members with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth. Choose STACK-T1-50CM=, STACK-T1-1M= or STACK-T1-3M= for data stacking and keep feature sets matched. StackPower uses separate CAB-SPWR-30CM= or CAB-SPWR-150CM= cables and supports four members through the rear power connectors; its membership limit differs from the data stack.
WS-C3850-24PW-S ships with IP Base, supporting Static, RIPv1, RIPv2, RIPng, EIGRP Stub, OSPF for routed access and PBR. Full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, VRF-Lite and PIM require IP Services. The 24000-entry IPv4 route capacity includes ARP and learned routes and does not expand the included software feature set.
No, WS-C3850-24PW-S ships with one PWR-C1-715WAC and an available second internal PSU bay, so redundancy is optional rather than included. The AC input range is 100-240V AC. Specify an additional PWR-C1-715WAC or PWR-C1-1100WAC and establish whether power is reserved for redundancy or allocated to endpoints.
WS-C3850-24PW-S hardware reaches 88.32W in the 100%-traffic test with C3850-NM-2-10G and no PoE loading; this is not a maximum draw figure with powered endpoints attached. The PWR-C1-715WAC rating describes the supply, not measured consumption. Size electrical provisioning for both the switch and the planned endpoint load.
WS-C3850-24PW-S includes five access point licenses for legacy Mobility Controller operation; the bundle does not contain five physical access points. Mobility Agent operation requires no additional access point license beyond IP Base. Check the installed software release, controller role and compatible access point generation before treating the bundle as a wireless deployment.
WS-C3850-24PW-S is discontinued: end of sale was October 30, 2020 and Cisco support ended October 31, 2025. Vulnerability and security support also ended October 31, 2025. The current migration PID is C9300-24P-A, a 24-port PoE+ switch with Network Advantage rather than IP Base.
WS-C3850-24PW-S provides PoE+ where the discontinued WS-C3850-24UW-S provides Cisco UPOE, allowing 30W and 60W per port respectively. Both bundles retain 24 ports, IP Base and five access point licenses. Standard powered endpoints fit the PoE+ bundle; higher-draw requirements use the UPOE class, with C9300-24U-A as the current migration PID.
WS-C3850-24PW-S has IP Base, while the discontinued WS-C3850-24P-E has IP Services. IP Services enables full OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, VRF-Lite and PIM rather than the IP Base routed-access feature set. The bundle fits IP Base deployments; the IP Services model represents legacy installations requiring advanced routing features.
WS-C3850-24PW-S is a discontinued Catalyst 3850 IP Base bundle, whereas C9300-24P-A is the current Catalyst 9300 replacement with Network Advantage. Both provide 24 PoE+ access ports. The retired bundle fits existing 3850 sparing requirements; the newer PID fits purchases requiring migration away from the ended Cisco support lifecycle.
ORM Systems offers WS-C3850-24PW-S new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns are 30 days for every condition, terms apply. Cisco's original Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty and service ended October 31, 2025. Refurbished units are inspected, bench-tested, firmware verified and factory-reset.
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