Cisco WS-C3850-12S-S 12-Ports Managed Network Switch WSC385012SS

Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12S-S Catalyst 3850 Series Switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide Layer 3 managed switching with high-speed fiber connectivity. Commonly installed in campus networks, enterprise aggregation layers, and data center edge environments requiring reliable SFP-based fiber switching. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, replacement of legacy switching equipment, or deployment of scalable managed switching solutions.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-12S-S managed switch provides enterprise-grade Layer 3 switching performance designed for fiber-based network infrastructures. It delivers high-speed connectivity for servers, distribution layer networks, and fiber-connected devices while supporting advanced features such as VLAN segmentation, traffic prioritization, and network security policies. This switch is widely used in enterprise campuses, corporate data networks, financial institutions, and commercial infrastructures requiring reliable fiber network switching and centralized network management.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C3850-12S-S
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series
• Ethernet Ports: 12 x Gigabit SFP fiber ports
• Switching Type: Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Switching Capacity: Up to 320 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 101 Mpps
• Uplink Support: Optional network module uplinks
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Web interface
• Mounting: Rack Mountable
• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-12S-E Catalyst 9300 Switch
• Cisco WS-C3850-24S-S Catalyst Switch
• Cisco C9200L-24S-4G Catalyst 9200L Switch