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WS-C3850-24XS-E
Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services
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WS-C3850-24XS-E Overview
WS-C3850-24XS-E is a high-performance, stackable Cisco Catalyst switch built on a robust fixed-configuration architecture designed for high-density 10-Gigabit Ethernet deployments. It features 24 fixed 10-G SFP+ ports with an additional set of uplink interfaces, offering flexible power options including redundant power supplies for enhanced reliability and seamless integration in enterprise environments.
WS-C3850-24XS-E delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities with high switching throughput and deep scalability to support converged data, voice, and video traffic efficiently. Its stacking technology and optimized performance make it ideal for campus core and aggregation scenarios where network resiliency and fast data transport are paramount.
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WS-C3850-24XS-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-24XS-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10-G SFP+ ports; 4 x 1/10G uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 320 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port 10-G SFP+ Switch
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.0 inches
- Weight
- 26 lbs
WS-C3850-24XS-E Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Spine & Leaf Aggregation
In a multi‐rack virtualization environment, the WS-C3850-24XS-E delivers 24×10G SFP+ ports to aggregate top‐of‐rack switches into a high‐performance leaf/spine fabric. Its IP Services IOS enables advanced OSPF/EIGRP routing, VXLAN EVPN for seamless VM mobility, and under‐lay/overlay orchestration. Benefit: Consistent low-latency connectivity, non‐blocking throughput and simplified network operations at scale.
Campus Core/Distribution Fiber Backbone
For large enterprise campuses requiring high‐bandwidth, resilient fiber links, the Catalyst 3850 24-port 10G fiber switch provides a secure core/distribution layer. Leveraging Cisco TrustSec, Flexible NetFlow and hierarchical QoS, it segments voice, video and data traffic over 10G trunks to edge switches. Benefit: Deterministic service delivery with end‐to‐end policy enforcement and up to 99.999% uptime.
Service Provider Metro Ethernet Aggregation
In a regional ISP network, the WS-C3850-24XS-E aggregates multiple 10G subscriber rings and business circuits using MPLS L2VPN/L3VPN and advanced BGP features. Its IP Services suite supports fast convergence, IPv6 dual-stack, and traffic engineering. Benefit: Scalable multi-tenant service delivery with carrier-grade SLAs, dynamic bandwidth allocation and simplified provisioning.
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Product Comparison Table 
 WS-C3850-24XS-E |  WS-C3850-24S-S |  WS-C3850-48P-L |  WS-C3850-48U-S |  WS-C3850-48T-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.0 inches | 11.2 inches | 18 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.25 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 | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Lite | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 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 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C3850-24XS-E | WS-C3850-24S-S | WS-C3850-48P-L | WS-C3850-48U-S | WS-C3850-48T-S |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x 10-G SFP+ ports; 4 x 1/10G uplink ports | 24 SFP ports | 48 PoE+ Ethernet ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 140 W | 370W | 335 W | 350W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port 10-G SFP+ Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port SFP Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48P-L | Cisco Catalyst 3850-48U Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port 10/100/1000 LAN Base Switch |
| 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 | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 26 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 25 lbs | 14 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Qadeer Vincent
5
Electronic licensing simplified activation.
R
Rizvi Callahan
4
Great fit for enterprise fiber access.
S
Shahmeer Lowe
5
Cisco stability with advanced features.
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Tobias Rahim
5
Handled traffic loads without degradation.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services (WS-C3850-24XS-E)?
The WS-C3850-24XS-E is a high-performance enterprise switch offering 24 fixed 10G SFP+ fiber ports with advanced IP Services for scalable Layer 2/3 connectivity.
Which licensing package comes with WS-C3850-24XS-E?
The WS-C3850-24XS-E includes the IP Services license, enabling Layer 3 routing features such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, multicast, and advanced QoS.
How many SFP+ fiber ports does this switch support?
This model provides 24 built-in 10 Gigabit SFP+ fiber ports for direct connection to optical uplinks or transceivers.
What is the maximum switching capacity and forwarding rate?
It delivers 640 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 476 Mpps to accommodate demanding data center and campus applications.
Can I stack multiple WS-C3850-24XS-E units?
Yes, it supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, allowing up to nine switches to be managed as a single logical chassis with 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth.
Does the WS-C3850-24XS-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, the WS-C3850-24XS-E is a fiber-only model without PoE; PoE support is available on copper-port variants of the Catalyst 3850 series.
What routing protocols are available under IP Services?
IP Services provides full Layer 3 support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, VRF-Lite and multicast routing.
How is this switch managed?
Management options include a dedicated console port, out-of-band Ethernet management, Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, and web-based GUI.
What redundancy features does the WS-C3850-24XS-E offer?
It supports redundant field-replaceable power supplies (optional), hot-swappable fans, and in-service software upgrades for high availability.
Is IPv6 supported on this switch?
Yes, full IPv6 routing and management are supported under the IP Services license, including IPv6 ACLs and DHCPv6.
What are the typical use cases for the WS-C3850-24XS-E?
Ideal for data center access, campus aggregation, and service provider edge deployments requiring high-density 10G fiber and advanced routing.
Which SFP+ transceivers are compatible?
It supports Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-ER and third-party SFP+ modules adhering to MSA specifications.
What security features are included?
Built-in features include 802.1X authentication, MAC address filtering, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection and TrustSec enforcement.
What are the environmental specifications?
Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 40°C, with relative humidity from 10% to 95% non-condensing; rack-mountable 1RU form factor.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty on the chassis, with optional SMARTnet support for expedited replacement and software updates.