Description:

The Cisco WS-C3850-24S-S Catalyst Switch is a managed enterprise network switch designed to deliver high-performance fiber connectivity for campus and enterprise network infrastructures. Featuring twenty-four Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports, this switch supports high-speed fiber connections and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities for scalable network deployments. Network engineers, system integrators, and IT maintenance teams use this switch for network infrastructure upgrades, fiber aggregation deployments, equipment replacement, and expansion of enterprise switching environments.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C3850-24S-S switch is widely used in enterprise and campus networking environments where fiber-based connectivity and high-performance switching are required. Typical installations include data center aggregation layers, enterprise backbone networks, campus fiber distribution systems, and network infrastructure supporting high-bandwidth applications requiring reliable fiber uplink connectivity.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: WS-C3850-24S-S
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850
• Product Type: Managed Ethernet switch
• Total Ports: 24 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports
• Interface Type: Fiber SFP connectivity
• Switching Features: Layer 2 / Layer 3 managed switching
• Software License: IP Base
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, and web-based management
• Stackable: Yes, supports Cisco StackWise technology
• Mounting Type: Rack-mountable chassis
• Operating Environment: Enterprise and campus network infrastructure

Common Replacements:

• Cisco C9300-24S-A
• Cisco C9200L-24S-4G
• Aruba 2930F-24G-SFP Switch