Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P – 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 Switch

Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P is a next-generation enterprise-class, stackable Layer 3 switch that combines superior performance, high availability, and simplified network management. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern IT environments, it offers 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, ideal for powering IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled devices across enterprise campuses and branch networks.

Powered by Cisco’s Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC architecture, the WS-C3850-24P supports converged wired and wireless access, allowing consistent policy enforcement, application visibility, and fast threat containment across all connected endpoints.

With support for Cisco StackWise-480 technology, up to nine 3850 switches can be stacked together into a single logical unit, delivering 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth, redundancy, and scalability. The switch also features modular uplink flexibility, offering optional 4 x 1G or 10G SFP/SFP+ ports to suit different backbone connectivity needs.

The integrated Cisco IOS XE operating system offers full Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, advanced QoS (Quality of Service), Multicast, IPv4/IPv6 support, and robust security protocols such as 802.1X, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and MACsec encryption. It also supports TrustSec for segmentation and secure access control across your network.

The switch provides up to 435W of PoE+ power, which is expandable to 800W with an additional power supply. It supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies and modular fans, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime in mission-critical deployments.

Whether you’re upgrading your campus LAN, deploying new IP services, or integrating IoT devices, the Cisco WS-C3850-24P offers exceptional performance, intelligent management, and unmatched security—all in a compact 1RU form factor.

✅ Highlights:

• Supports up to 24 powered devices with PoE+

• Future-ready with support for modular 10G uplinks

• Ideal for enterprise edge, branch offices, and campus deployments

• Built-in security for identity-based access control

• StackWise-480 for simplified scalability and unified management

• Compatible with Cisco Prime, DNAC, and SmartNet for extended support and monitoring