Cisco Catalyst 3850-24P-E 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Usage Area

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-E is a fixed-configuration enterprise access switch designed for deployment in campus LAN and branch office networks. It provides 24 ports of Power over Ethernet (PoE) to support IP telephony, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. The switch runs the IP Services feature set, enabling advanced Layer 3 routing and policy-based QoS. It is suitable for medium-to-large enterprise wiring closets requiring high availability and secure access.

Construction Features

• 24 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with PoE support
• Modular power supply and fan tray for field-replaceable serviceability
• Unified data plane with integrated stacking capability via StackWise-480
• Compact 1RU form factor suitable for standard 19-inch racks
• Front-panel status LEDs for port and system diagnostics
• Dual-purpose uplinks for flexible fiber or copper connectivity

Technical Parameters

• Model: WS-C3850-24P-E
• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE+
• Uplinks: 4 x 1GE SFP or 2 x 10GE SFP+ (optional)
• PoE Budget: 435W total PoE power
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 68.45 Mpps
• Software: Cisco IOS XE, IP Services feature set

Standards & Certification

The switch complies with IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), 802.3at (PoE+), and 802.1D/w/s (Spanning Tree) standards. It holds safety certifications including UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, as well as EMC certifications per FCC Part 15 Class A and EN 55032. The device is fully compliant with RoHS environmental directives.