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WS-C3850-32XS-S Overview
WS-C3850-32XS-S is a stackable, fixed-form factor switch engineered for enterprise Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It features a modular architecture with redundant AC power options, 32 fixed 10G SFP+ ports, and robust internal buffering to achieve high throughput and reliable connectivity.
Designed with StackWise-480 stacking technology, its architecture enables simplified management and scalable deployment for converged networks. Targeted for data centers, campus cores, and aggregation scenarios, this switch delivers optimized performance for bandwidth‐intensive and virtualization-driven applications.
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WS-C3850-32XS-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- IOS
- IP Services
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- Depth
- 11.02 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 32 Ports
- Width
- 17.72 inches
- SFP Ports
- 32 SFP+ Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10G
- Power Consumption
- 355 W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C3850-32XS-S
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- StackWise-480 stacking; 32 x 10G SFP+ fixed ports
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 1280 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 3850-32XS-S
- Height
- 1.72 inches
- Weight
- 25.3 lbs
WS-C3850-32XS-S Use Case
Spine-Leaf Data Center Core for Virtualized Workloads
Scenario: Enterprise IT deploys WS-C3850-32XS-S as the spine switch in a three-tier leaf-spine topology, interconnecting 40+ 10G leaf switches hosting VMware and Hyper-V clusters. Outcome: Achieves sub-millisecond east-west latency, scales to thousands of virtual machines, and leverages IP Base OSPF/BGP for dynamic routing and simplified network segmentation.
Campus Distribution for Converged Voice, Video & Wi-Fi 6
Scenario: A multinational corporation installs WS-C3850-32XS-S at its campus core to aggregate 10G fiber uplinks from departmental distribution switches supporting VoIP phones, HD videoconferencing and Wi-Fi 6 access points. Outcome: Delivers enterprise-grade QoS with hardware-based classification, ensures jitter-free collaboration, centralizes policy enforcement and maintains 99.99% uptime SLAs.
Branch-Office WAN Edge Aggregation with Advanced IP Routing
Scenario: A regional branch uses WS-C3850-32XS-S as its WAN edge to terminate dual 10G dark-fiber circuits and MPLS, leveraging the IP Base license for EIGRP, OSPF and VRF-Lite segmentation. Outcome: Simplifies multi-site routing, enforces secure traffic separation, accelerates failover with Stateful Switchover, and cuts configuration time by 40%.
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C3850-32XS-S |  WS-C3850-24T-E |  WS-C3850-12X48U-L |  WS-C3850-24S-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.02 inches | 16.1 inches | 12.0 inches | 18.1 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10G | 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 | 1.72 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | 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-C3850-32XS-S | WS-C3850-24T-E | WS-C3850-12X48U-L | WS-C3850-24S-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 32 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | StackWise-480 stacking; 32 x 10G SFP+ fixed ports | N/A | 12 10G SFP+ uplink ports and 48 PoE+ downlink ports | 24 SFP data ports with 4 fixed uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 355 W | 155W | 370 W | 150W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Fixed AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 3850-32XS-S | Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series WS-C3850-12X48U-L | Cisco Catalyst 3850-24S-E |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 32 SFP+ Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 160 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 1280 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 25.3 lbs | 16.5 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.72 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Howard Kimble
4
Reliable IP Base features for aggregation roles.
I
Isaac Pendleton
4
Handled heavy fiber traffic without latency issues.
J
Julian Cross
5
Cisco-grade stability for high-speed environments.
K
Kyle Beaumont
4
Strong choice for enterprise fiber access.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 32-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base (WS-C3850-32XS-S)?
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 32-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base (WS-C3850-32XS-S) is a stackable, Layer 3 enterprise switch offering 32 SFP+ 10 Gigabit fiber ports and the Cisco IP Base feature set for advanced campus and branch networking.
How many and what type of ports does the WS-C3850-32XS-S provide?
The WS-C3850-32XS-S supplies 32 fixed SFP+ ports supporting 10 Gbps fiber connectivity, ideal for high-density uplinks and server aggregation.
What features are included in the Cisco IP Base software license?
The Cisco IP Base license includes essential Layer 2 switching, dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF stub), QoS, security ACLs, multicast (PIM SM), and basic high-availability features.
Can I stack multiple Catalyst 3850 switches together?
Yes, you can stack up to nine Catalyst 3850 switches using StackWise-480 technology for up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth and unified management.