Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24XS-S 24x SFP+ 10Gb Ethernet Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches represent a new generation of enterprise-class, stackable, converged access and aggregation switches. The WS-C3850-24XS-S model is a high-performance platform designed for the aggregation layer or for deployments requiring high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. A key feature of the Catalyst 3850 series is its integrated wireless LAN controller functionality, which enables it to support up to 50 access points and 2000 wireless clients per switch or stack, allowing for the consistent application of policies across both wired and wireless networks. The switch is built on the Cisco Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC, which provides a uniform forwarding policy and deep visibility into both wired and wireless traffic. This model comes equipped with 24 SFP+ ports, offering high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding applications and high-speed uplinks. It leverages Cisco StackWise-480 technology, providing a stacking bandwidth of 480 Gbps for high-speed, resilient stacking of up to nine switches, all managed as a single logical unit. The WS-C3850-24XS-S is a Layer 3 switch, as indicated by its IP Base software license, and supports a comprehensive suite of advanced routing protocols, security features, and QoS capabilities. It is designed for high availability with redundant, modular, and hot-swappable power supplies and fans. Based on its features and specifications, the Cisco WS-C3850-24XS-S is an excellent choice for:

• High-Density 10 Gigabit Ethernet Aggregation: With 24 SFP+ ports, it is ideal for aggregating traffic from multiple access layer switches and providing high-speed uplinks to the network core in a campus or enterprise environment.
• Core or Distribution Layer of a Small to Medium-Sized Network: Its high stacking bandwidth (480 Gbps) and robust Layer 3 capabilities allow it to function as a powerful core or distribution layer switch, offering simplified management and high availability.
• Unified Wired and Wireless Deployments: Its integrated wireless LAN controller makes it perfect for environments that require seamless wired and wireless policy enforcement and management from a single platform.
• High-Speed Server Connectivity in a Data Center: It can be used as a top-of-rack switch to connect multiple servers at 10 Gigabit speeds, providing high-performance access to the network for data-intensive applications.
• Mission-Critical Environments: The switch’s redundant and hot-swappable power supplies and fans, combined with Cisco StackWise-480 technology, ensure high availability and network resilience, making it suitable for environments where network uptime is crucial.