Cisco Switch WS-C3850-24XS-E

About Cisco Switch WS-C3850-24XS-E

The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-E is a high-performance enterprise Layer 3 switch designed for core and aggregation layers in medium to large enterprise networks. It belongs to the Catalyst 3850 Series, offering stackable architecture, advanced Layer 3 routing, and high-speed connectivity through 24 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports.

This switch is ideal for organizations that need high bandwidth, reliability, and scalability for demanding applications such as virtualization, data centers, and campus backbone networks.

Key Features:

• High-Speed Fiber Connectivity: 24 10G SFP+ ports for uplinks and server connections.

• Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Supports static routing, inter-VLAN routing, and optional dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP).

• Stackable Architecture: StackWise-480 technology allows up to 9 switches to be stacked for centralized management and redundancy.

• Redundant Power and Fans: Ensures high availability and reliability for mission-critical networks.

• Enterprise Management: Can be managed via CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, or through Cisco network management tools.

• Rack-Mountable: Standard 1U form factor for easy deployment in server racks.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Core or aggregation layer in enterprise campus networks.

• High-speed fiber backbone networks.

• Medium to large businesses requiring stackable, high-availability Layer 3 switches.

• Environments that require scalable, future-proof networking infrastructure.

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