Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24XS-E switch is a high-performance enterprise aggregation and distribution platform built for environments that require dense 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity, advanced Layer 3 intelligence, and dependable long-term campus backbone performance. It features 24 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, delivering the bandwidth needed to connect access switches, servers, storage links, and other high-speed infrastructure where low-latency fiber transport is essential. As part of Cisco’s Catalyst 3850 family, this model also supports StackWise-480 technology for resilient multi-switch stacking and simplified network expansion.
With IP Services licensing, the switch enables full Layer 3 routing, advanced multicast services, policy-based routing, and enhanced enterprise traffic management for more sophisticated control across aggregation layers. The WS-C3850-24XS-E platform is also widely recognized as a proven enterprise fiber distribution switch because of its stable IOS-XE software support, strong stacking capabilities, and reliable deployment history in campus core and aggregation roles—making it an excellent choice for organizations building scalable, high-bandwidth infrastructure with strong routing depth and operational flexibility.
