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WS-C3850-24S-E
Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Services
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WS-C3850-24S-E Overview
WS-C3850-24S-E is an enterprise-grade stackable switch designed for high-performance networking in modern campus and branch environments. Built on a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations, it delivers exceptional performance and seamless integration with advanced routing capabilities, ensuring reliable connectivity and scalability.
Offering flexible power options and 24 fixed SFP ports along with dedicated uplink support and stacking capabilities, the WS-C3850-24S-E is tailored for deployments that demand consistent throughput and expandability. Its design addresses critical network access and aggregation use cases, making it a practical choice for organizations seeking cost-effective and future‑proof network infrastructure.
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WS-C3850-24S-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 160 Gbps
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- IOS
- IP Services
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Depth
- 18.1 inches
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Power Consumption
- 150W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-24S-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 SFP data ports with 4 fixed uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-24S-E
WS-C3850-24S-E Use Case
Secure Branch Hub with DMVPN and MPLS Aggregation
In a global financial services environment, IT deploys the WS-C3850-24S-E Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Services switch as a central hub to terminate DMVPN and backup MPLS circuits, enabling dynamic routing, integrated QoS and uninterrupted failover between sites. The outcome is a consolidated, resilient WAN fabric delivering 99.99% uptime, simplified policy enforcement and accelerated secure connectivity across all branch offices.
Campus Backbone Aggregation for Voice, Video and Data
A mid-sized university implements the WS-C3850-24S-E Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Services switch at the building aggregation layer to converge VoIP, HD video lectures and administrative traffic over high-density SFP uplinks with advanced multicast and QoS policies. This design delivers consistent voice quality, deterministic video streaming and granular network segmentation, boosting user experience while streamlining management.
Industrial IoT Edge with VRF-Lite Segmentation
A smart manufacturing plant leverages the WS-C3850-24S-E Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Services switch to connect PLC controllers, IoT sensors and HD surveillance cameras over fiber links, using VRF-Lite for secure tenant separation and network automation for zero-touch deployment. The result is a low-latency, segmented edge network that ensures real-time data flow, tight access control and simplified operational efficiency.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C3850-24S-E |  WS-C3850-24P-L |  WS-C3850-24S-S |  WS-C3850-24P-E |  WS-C3850-24XS-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 inches | 17.2 inches | 11.2 inches | 15.7 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| 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 | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services |
| 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-C3850-24S-E | WS-C3850-24P-L | WS-C3850-24S-S | WS-C3850-24P-E | WS-C3850-24XS-S |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 SFP data ports with 4 fixed uplink ports | 24 PoE ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 SFP ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
| Power Consumption | 150W | 370W | 140 W | 370W | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-24S-E | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port PoE Switch - LAN Lite | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port SFP Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series 24 Port PoE+ Switch with IP Services | Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24XS-S |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 160 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 26 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 24 lbs | 26 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ahsan Merrick
4
Fiber-based switching with enterprise reliability.
B
Bilawal Stone
5
Handled traffic efficiently with no bottlenecks.
C
Carter Saeed
3
Cisco quality with flexible licensing.
D
Daniyal Frost
4
Strong access switch for modern networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Services (WS-C3850-24S-E)?
The WS-C3850-24S-E is a stackable enterprise switch offering 24 Gigabit SFP ports, IP Services feature set, and Cisco StackWise-480 technology for high throughput and advanced Layer 3 services.
Which features are included in the IP Services license on WS-C3850-24S-E?
The IP Services license delivers advanced Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), MPLS support, IPv4/IPv6 routing and high-performance ACLs for large campus and branch deployments.
How much bandwidth does the Catalyst 3850 24S provide?
Each model delivers 680 Gbps of switching capacity with 480 Gbps of StackWise-480 stacking bandwidth, ensuring non-blocking performance across 24 SFP ports.
What uplink options are supported on WS-C3850-24S-E?
This switch supports four built-in 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports for flexible aggregation to data center and core switches.