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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
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Weight
- 26 lbs
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- IOS
- IP Services
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Switching Capacity
- 320 Gbps
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 320 Gbps
- Depth
- 18.0 inches
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-24XS-E
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x 10-G SFP+ ports; 4 x 1/10G uplink ports
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-port 10-G SFP+ Switch
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.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3850-24XS-E |  WS-C3850-24S-S |  WS-C3850-48P-L |  WS-C3850-48U-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.0 inches | 11.2 inches | 18 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | LAN Base | LAN Lite | IP Services |
| 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-C3850-24XS-E | WS-C3850-24S-S | WS-C3850-48P-L | WS-C3850-48U-S |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | 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 |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 140 W | 370W | 335 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| 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 |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 26 lbs | 24.3 lbs | 25 lbs | 14 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
Q
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.
T
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.