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WS-C3850-24S-S Overview
WS-C3850-24S-S is a high-performance, stackable switch built on a robust architecture that delivers both Layer 2 and Layer 3 services for enterprise networks. Designed with scalability in mind, it features flexible power options, efficient cooling, and a compact rack-mount design, making it an ideal choice for businesses needing reliable connectivity without excess footprint.
WS-C3850-24S-S offers 24 SFP ports for fiber connectivity, ensuring high-speed data transfer and seamless integration within existing networks. Its stacking capabilities and enhanced switching performance support growing network demands in environments such as branch offices, campus backbones, and data centers, while its architecture and feature set simplify management and deployment.
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WS-C3850-24S-S 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
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Switching Capacity
- 160 Gbps
- Depth
- 11.2 inches
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 12–24 Ports
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Weight
- 24.3 lbs
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 480 Gbps
- Power Consumption
- 140 W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-24S-S
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 SFP ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port SFP Switch
WS-C3850-24S-S Use Case
Campus Network Aggregation and QoS Optimization with WS-C3850-24S-S
In a large university campus deploying hundreds of wireless APs and IP cameras, the WS-C3850-24S-S Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Base switch serves as an aggregation node, offering 24 fiber ports for high-density 1 Gbps uplinks and hardware-accelerated QoS for real-time voice, video and IoT traffic. By leveraging StackWise-480, advanced traffic segmentation and IP Base routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP stub, IPv6), network administrators achieve deterministic latency, seamless roaming and secure multi-tenant isolation, resulting in 30% higher throughput and simplified fault domains.
Data Center Top-of-Rack Converged Server Connectivity
In an SMB data center hosting virtualization clusters, the WS-C3850-24S-S acts as a ToR switch, connecting 20+ blade servers via SFP fiber and aggregating east-west traffic over redundant 10 GbE uplinks. Integrated Layer 3 forwarding with IP Base licensing accelerates VM-to-VM routing, reduces north-south congestion by 40% and streamlines network provisioning with Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) programmability for future VXLAN deployments.
High-Availability Branch WAN Backbone with StackWise Technology
For a distributed retail chain branch, two WS-C3850-24S-S units form a StackWise-480 cluster to deliver resilient fiber connectivity to MPLS and DIA circuits, handling local VLAN routing with IP Base dynamic protocols (EIGRP stub, BFD) and IPv6 readiness. This deployment guarantees sub-second failover, centralized policy enforcement and 99.999% uptime, driving down SLA violations and simplifying remote management under Cisco DNA Center.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3850-24S-S |  WS-C3850-12X48UW-S |  WS-C3850-32XS-S |  WS-C3850-24T-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.2 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.02 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.72 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-24S-S | WS-C3850-12X48UW-S | WS-C3850-32XS-S | WS-C3850-24T-L |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 SFP ports | N/A | StackWise-480 stacking; 32 x 10G SFP+ fixed ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 140 W | 370 W | 355 W | 335W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port SFP Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-12X48UW-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850-32XS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850-24T-L |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 32 SFP+ Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 160 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs | 21 lbs | 25.3 lbs | 21.7 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.72 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Mahmood
5
Stable LAN Base performance for enterprise access.
L
Laith Romero
5
Cisco Catalyst reliability with simple configuration.
M
Mikael Pasha
5
Handled daily network load without issues.
N
Nabeel Foster
5
Great switch for fiber access scenarios.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port GE SFP IP Base (WS-C3850-24S-S)?
The WS-C3850-24S-S is a stackable Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switch with 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, IP Base feature set, advanced security, QoS, and Layer 3 routing support.
How many stacking ports does the WS-C3850-24S-S support?
The switch supports up to 9 units per Cisco StackWise-480 ring, delivering a 480 Gbps stack bandwidth for unified management and high availability.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the 3850‐24S‐S?
It delivers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 77.4 million packets per second (mpps).
Which SFP modules are compatible with the WS-C3850-24S-S?
This model is compatible with Cisco GLC-T, GLC‐SX, GLC‐LH, GLC‐ZX, SFP-10G-SR, and SFP-10G-LR modules for fiber and copper connectivity.