The Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S is a powerful 24-port 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 network switch designed for high-performance enterprise networks. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series, it offers advanced features for data, voice, and wireless convergence, along with high-speed connectivity, scalability, and superior network management.
1. 24 10GbE SFP+ Ports
- The switch provides 24 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, delivering high-speed data transfers for bandwidth-intensive applications. This makes it ideal for data centers, high-performance computing environments, and businesses needing ultra-fast network speeds for critical tasks.
2. Modular and Stackable Design
- The WS-C3850-24XS-S supports Cisco StackWise-480 technology, enabling stacking of up to 9 switches with up to 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth. This modularity allows for simplified management, easy scalability, and high availability, reducing network downtime and making it easy to expand the network as business needs grow.
3. Layer 3 Switching
- As a Layer 3 switch, it supports advanced routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and RIP. These features enable the switch to route traffic between different subnets and VLANs, improving network performance and supporting dynamic routing in large and complex networks.
4. High Availability and Redundancy
- The Cisco Catalyst 3850 offers high availability through hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans. It also includes Cisco StackPower technology, allowing switches in a stack to share power, ensuring uninterrupted operations and optimal power distribution.
5. Advanced Security Features
- The switch offers extensive security capabilities, including Cisco TrustSec for identity-based access control, IEEE 802.1X for network access control, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and DHCP snooping to protect against unauthorized access and various network attacks.
6. Converged Access for Unified Network Management
- The WS-C3850-24XS-S integrates both wired and wireless services into a single device, allowing unified policy enforcement, application visibility, and management across the network. This helps improve operational efficiency and simplifies network administration.
7. Quality of Service (QoS)
- Advanced QoS capabilities ensure that critical applications like voice and video receive the necessary bandwidth and priority over less critical traffic. This feature ensures smooth and consistent performance for time-sensitive applications in high-traffic environments.
8. Cisco IOS XE Software
- The switch runs on Cisco IOS XE, a flexible and modular operating system that supports automation, programmability, and advanced network services. It allows for the deployment of features like Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture), which enables software-defined networking and automation to improve network agility and efficiency.
9. Energy Efficiency
- The WS-C3850-24XS-S is Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant, helping reduce energy consumption during periods of low network activity. The switch also supports Cisco EnergyWise, a technology that allows businesses to measure and manage the power consumption of network devices.
