Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-Port GbE PoE+ 715W Managed Switch WS-C3850-24P | Wty
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S — 24-Port GbE PoE+ Stackable Layer 3 Switch
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S is a 1U stackable enterprise switch featuring 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (802.3at, 435 W total PoE budget), 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G or 10G uplinks), and StackWise-480 stacking (up to 9 switches at 480 Gbps). Runs Cisco IOS XE IP Base — full Layer 3 routing included. Backed by a full 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
- 24 PoE+ access ports: Powers 802.3at devices at up to 30 W per port — IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and PoE-powered workstations without separate power injectors
- IP Base IOS XE included: Full Layer 3 routing — OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, and inter-VLAN routing — is available without a licence upgrade, unlike the LAN Base “L” variant
- Hot-swappable network modules: Four module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) or C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) — flexible uplink design with live module swaps during operation
- StackWise-480 stacking: Up to 9 switches form a single logical unit with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth — highly scalable access layer without management proliferation
- IOS XE platform: Modular operating system with in-service software upgrades (ISSU) and sub-second failover — higher availability than classic IOS switching platforms
- Integrated wireless controller: Embedded Cisco WLC supports lightweight APs — converged wired/wireless management without a separate controller appliance for medium-density wireless deployments
Performance in Use
The WS-C3850-24P-S operates as a Layer 3 access switch — routing between VLANs at the access layer itself rather than relying on a distribution switch for all inter-VLAN traffic. This reduces latency and north-south load on the distribution layer in medium-density deployments where each floor or zone has its own 3850 switch.
StackWise-480 allows multiple 3850 switches to function as a single logical device. The 480 Gbps ring ensures that stacked traffic crosses switch boundaries with minimal latency, and the stack behaves as a single management entity for VLAN, QoS, and security policy application — essential for wiring closets that span multiple racks.
For CCNP and CCIE Enterprise lab environments, the 3850-24P-S running IOS XE IP Base provides a realistic access layer platform. Labs can cover IOS XE-specific features — including ISSU concepts, StackWise behaviour, QoS DSCP remarking, and 802.1X with RADIUS — that are increasingly prominent in modern enterprise curriculum.
Technical Specifications
| Access Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ (802.3at, 30 W per port) |
| PoE Budget | 435 W total PoE power budget |
| Uplink Modules | 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G SFP or 10G SFP+) |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps, up to 9 switches) |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 68.4 Mpps |
| IOS Software | IOS XE IP Base (Layer 3, OSPF, EIGRP, inter-VLAN routing) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM / 2 GB Flash |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLANs | Up to 4,094 (802.1Q) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Warranty | 12 months (Reboot IT) |
Is It Right for You?
| Best For ✓ | Not For ✗ |
|---|---|
| Layer 3 access switching with PoE+ and stacking | UPOE (60W) device deployments (consider 3650-24PWS) |
| IOS XE enterprise feature set (ISSU, sub-second failover) | High-density 48-port wiring closets |
| CCNP/CCIE lab: IOS XE, stacking, L3 access routing | Catalyst 9000-series migration projects |
| Converged wired/wireless with integrated WLC | Simple Layer 2-only switching deployments |
Condition Grades
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A — Excellent | Minimal signs of rack use. Light scuffs or micro-scratches only. All ports, PoE, and module slots fully tested and functional. |
| B — Good | Visible chassis wear — scratches, scuff marks, or minor paint chips. Fully functional. All components tested and verified. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the “S” and “L” models?
The “S” suffix denotes IP Base (or IP Services) IOS XE — full Layer 3 routing is included. The “L” suffix denotes LAN Base — Layer 2 only, with routing requiring a paid licence upgrade. This WS-C3850-24P-S includes Layer 3 routing at no extra licence cost.
What network modules are compatible with this switch?
The four hot-swappable network module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) and C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) modules. This unit may ship without uplink modules — confirm module inclusion before ordering if uplink ports are required.
How many switches can be stacked together?
Up to 9 Catalyst 3850 switches can be combined in a StackWise-480 stack. Both 24-port and 48-port 3850 models can be mixed in the same stack, allowing flexible access layer scaling.
Does this support UPOE (60W per port)?
No — the 3850-24P supports standard PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30 W per port). For UPOE (60 W) capability, the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PWS-S is the appropriate model.
What warranty is included?
A 12-month Reboot IT warranty covers all hardware components from the date of purchase.
How does shipping work?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT
Every Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S sold by Reboot IT includes a full 12-month warranty covering all hardware components. Reboot IT has been Melbourne’s trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001, operating from reboot-it.com.au.
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Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-Port GbE PoE+ 715W Managed Switch WS-C3850-24P | Wty
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S — 24-Port GbE PoE+ Stackable Layer 3 Switch
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S is a 1U stackable enterprise switch featuring 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (802.3at, 435 W total PoE budget), 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G or 10G uplinks), and StackWise-480 stacking (up to 9 switches at 480 Gbps). Runs Cisco IOS XE IP Base — full Layer 3 routing included. Backed by a full 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
- 24 PoE+ access ports: Powers 802.3at devices at up to 30 W per port — IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and PoE-powered workstations without separate power injectors
- IP Base IOS XE included: Full Layer 3 routing — OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, and inter-VLAN routing — is available without a licence upgrade, unlike the LAN Base “L” variant
- Hot-swappable network modules: Four module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) or C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) — flexible uplink design with live module swaps during operation
- StackWise-480 stacking: Up to 9 switches form a single logical unit with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth — highly scalable access layer without management proliferation
- IOS XE platform: Modular operating system with in-service software upgrades (ISSU) and sub-second failover — higher availability than classic IOS switching platforms
- Integrated wireless controller: Embedded Cisco WLC supports lightweight APs — converged wired/wireless management without a separate controller appliance for medium-density wireless deployments
Performance in Use
The WS-C3850-24P-S operates as a Layer 3 access switch — routing between VLANs at the access layer itself rather than relying on a distribution switch for all inter-VLAN traffic. This reduces latency and north-south load on the distribution layer in medium-density deployments where each floor or zone has its own 3850 switch.
StackWise-480 allows multiple 3850 switches to function as a single logical device. The 480 Gbps ring ensures that stacked traffic crosses switch boundaries with minimal latency, and the stack behaves as a single management entity for VLAN, QoS, and security policy application — essential for wiring closets that span multiple racks.
For CCNP and CCIE Enterprise lab environments, the 3850-24P-S running IOS XE IP Base provides a realistic access layer platform. Labs can cover IOS XE-specific features — including ISSU concepts, StackWise behaviour, QoS DSCP remarking, and 802.1X with RADIUS — that are increasingly prominent in modern enterprise curriculum.
Technical Specifications
| Access Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ (802.3at, 30 W per port) |
| PoE Budget | 435 W total PoE power budget |
| Uplink Modules | 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G SFP or 10G SFP+) |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps, up to 9 switches) |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 68.4 Mpps |
| IOS Software | IOS XE IP Base (Layer 3, OSPF, EIGRP, inter-VLAN routing) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM / 2 GB Flash |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLANs | Up to 4,094 (802.1Q) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Warranty | 12 months (Reboot IT) |
Is It Right for You?
| Best For ✓ | Not For ✗ |
|---|---|
| Layer 3 access switching with PoE+ and stacking | UPOE (60W) device deployments (consider 3650-24PWS) |
| IOS XE enterprise feature set (ISSU, sub-second failover) | High-density 48-port wiring closets |
| CCNP/CCIE lab: IOS XE, stacking, L3 access routing | Catalyst 9000-series migration projects |
| Converged wired/wireless with integrated WLC | Simple Layer 2-only switching deployments |
Condition Grades
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A — Excellent | Minimal signs of rack use. Light scuffs or micro-scratches only. All ports, PoE, and module slots fully tested and functional. |
| B — Good | Visible chassis wear — scratches, scuff marks, or minor paint chips. Fully functional. All components tested and verified. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the “S” and “L” models?
The “S” suffix denotes IP Base (or IP Services) IOS XE — full Layer 3 routing is included. The “L” suffix denotes LAN Base — Layer 2 only, with routing requiring a paid licence upgrade. This WS-C3850-24P-S includes Layer 3 routing at no extra licence cost.
What network modules are compatible with this switch?
The four hot-swappable network module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) and C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) modules. This unit may ship without uplink modules — confirm module inclusion before ordering if uplink ports are required.
How many switches can be stacked together?
Up to 9 Catalyst 3850 switches can be combined in a StackWise-480 stack. Both 24-port and 48-port 3850 models can be mixed in the same stack, allowing flexible access layer scaling.
Does this support UPOE (60W per port)?
No — the 3850-24P supports standard PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30 W per port). For UPOE (60 W) capability, the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PWS-S is the appropriate model.
What warranty is included?
A 12-month Reboot IT warranty covers all hardware components from the date of purchase.
How does shipping work?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT
Every Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S sold by Reboot IT includes a full 12-month warranty covering all hardware components. Reboot IT has been Melbourne’s trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001, operating from reboot-it.com.au.
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Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S — 24-Port GbE PoE+ Stackable Layer 3 Switch
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S is a 1U stackable enterprise switch featuring 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports (802.3at, 435 W total PoE budget), 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G or 10G uplinks), and StackWise-480 stacking (up to 9 switches at 480 Gbps). Runs Cisco IOS XE IP Base — full Layer 3 routing included. Backed by a full 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
- 24 PoE+ access ports: Powers 802.3at devices at up to 30 W per port — IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and PoE-powered workstations without separate power injectors
- IP Base IOS XE included: Full Layer 3 routing — OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, and inter-VLAN routing — is available without a licence upgrade, unlike the LAN Base “L” variant
- Hot-swappable network modules: Four module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) or C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) — flexible uplink design with live module swaps during operation
- StackWise-480 stacking: Up to 9 switches form a single logical unit with 480 Gbps stack bandwidth — highly scalable access layer without management proliferation
- IOS XE platform: Modular operating system with in-service software upgrades (ISSU) and sub-second failover — higher availability than classic IOS switching platforms
- Integrated wireless controller: Embedded Cisco WLC supports lightweight APs — converged wired/wireless management without a separate controller appliance for medium-density wireless deployments
Performance in Use
The WS-C3850-24P-S operates as a Layer 3 access switch — routing between VLANs at the access layer itself rather than relying on a distribution switch for all inter-VLAN traffic. This reduces latency and north-south load on the distribution layer in medium-density deployments where each floor or zone has its own 3850 switch.
StackWise-480 allows multiple 3850 switches to function as a single logical device. The 480 Gbps ring ensures that stacked traffic crosses switch boundaries with minimal latency, and the stack behaves as a single management entity for VLAN, QoS, and security policy application — essential for wiring closets that span multiple racks.
For CCNP and CCIE Enterprise lab environments, the 3850-24P-S running IOS XE IP Base provides a realistic access layer platform. Labs can cover IOS XE-specific features — including ISSU concepts, StackWise behaviour, QoS DSCP remarking, and 802.1X with RADIUS — that are increasingly prominent in modern enterprise curriculum.
Technical Specifications
| Access Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ (802.3at, 30 W per port) |
| PoE Budget | 435 W total PoE power budget |
| Uplink Modules | 4 × hot-swappable network module slots (1G SFP or 10G SFP+) |
| Stacking | StackWise-480 (480 Gbps, up to 9 switches) |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 68.4 Mpps |
| IOS Software | IOS XE IP Base (Layer 3, OSPF, EIGRP, inter-VLAN routing) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM / 2 GB Flash |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| VLANs | Up to 4,094 (802.1Q) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Warranty | 12 months (Reboot IT) |
Is It Right for You?
| Best For ✓ | Not For ✗ |
|---|---|
| Layer 3 access switching with PoE+ and stacking | UPOE (60W) device deployments (consider 3650-24PWS) |
| IOS XE enterprise feature set (ISSU, sub-second failover) | High-density 48-port wiring closets |
| CCNP/CCIE lab: IOS XE, stacking, L3 access routing | Catalyst 9000-series migration projects |
| Converged wired/wireless with integrated WLC | Simple Layer 2-only switching deployments |
Condition Grades
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A — Excellent | Minimal signs of rack use. Light scuffs or micro-scratches only. All ports, PoE, and module slots fully tested and functional. |
| B — Good | Visible chassis wear — scratches, scuff marks, or minor paint chips. Fully functional. All components tested and verified. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the “S” and “L” models?
The “S” suffix denotes IP Base (or IP Services) IOS XE — full Layer 3 routing is included. The “L” suffix denotes LAN Base — Layer 2 only, with routing requiring a paid licence upgrade. This WS-C3850-24P-S includes Layer 3 routing at no extra licence cost.
What network modules are compatible with this switch?
The four hot-swappable network module slots accept C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G SFP) and C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G SFP+) modules. This unit may ship without uplink modules — confirm module inclusion before ordering if uplink ports are required.
How many switches can be stacked together?
Up to 9 Catalyst 3850 switches can be combined in a StackWise-480 stack. Both 24-port and 48-port 3850 models can be mixed in the same stack, allowing flexible access layer scaling.
Does this support UPOE (60W per port)?
No — the 3850-24P supports standard PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30 W per port). For UPOE (60 W) capability, the Cisco Catalyst WS-C3650-24PWS-S is the appropriate model.
What warranty is included?
A 12-month Reboot IT warranty covers all hardware components from the date of purchase.
How does shipping work?
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.
12-Month Warranty — Reboot IT
Every Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-S sold by Reboot IT includes a full 12-month warranty covering all hardware components. Reboot IT has been Melbourne’s trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001, operating from reboot-it.com.au.
