Cisco WS-C3850-24P-S Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-24P-S is a 24-port managed Ethernet switch that delivers PoE+ and Layer 3 switching for enterprise networks. It provides 24 x 1 GbE PoE+ ports with a total PoE budget of up to 715 W, enabling power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras directly from the switch. Uplink flexibility is achieved through modular SFP/SFP+ slots, while the device supports up to 92 Gbps switching capacity and 68.4 Mpps forwarding rate to handle multi-VLAN traffic and enterprise workloads. Running Cisco IOS IP Base, it supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, making it suitable for access-layer deployments that require routed capabilities. StackWise-480 enables scalable, simplified management when stacking multiple units, and the chassis is rack-mountable in 1U with an internal AC power supply and an operating range of 0 °C to 45 °C. Commonly deployed in corporate offices, campus networks, universities, hospitals, and other commercial facilities, it provides advanced traffic management, VLAN segmentation, and centralized control for connected devices. Common replacements include Cisco Catalyst C9300-24P-A, WS-C3650-24PS-S, and C9200L-24P-4G-E.