Product overview

Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S (Cisco Catalyst 3850) is a distinct PID for aggregation selection. Do not substitute sibling SKUs without checking the published port and capacity fields for WS-C3850-24T-S. Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module. Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core.

Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S

Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S: Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module. Key published facts — Published downlink: 24 x 10/100/1000; Published uplink: ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module; PoE state: None.

Product Overview

Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S (Cisco Catalyst 3850) is a distinct PID for aggregation selection. Do not substitute sibling SKUs without checking the published port and capacity fields for WS-C3850-24T-S. Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module. Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core.

Key Features

• Published downlink: 24 x 10/100/1000
• Published uplink: ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module
• PoE state: None
• Switching capacity: 92Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 68.4Mpps
• Stacking / HA note: up to 9 switches with same IOS feature set in same series
• Network role: aggregation

Technical Specs

• downlink: 24 x 10/100/1000
• uplink: ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module
• poe: None
• switching_capacity: 92Gbps
• forwarding_rate: 68.4Mpps
• power: PWR-C1-350WAC
• weight: 15.9 Pounds (7.2Kg)
• stacking: up to 9 switches with same IOS feature set in same series
• poe_budget: None

Deployment Scenarios

Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core. For WS-C3850-24T-S specifically, keep the series context (Cisco Catalyst 3850) when comparing alternatives.

Technical Selection Notes

Select WS-C3850-24T-S when the requirement matches this series positioning (Cisco Catalyst 3850). Match downlink count to downstream stacks; stacking/IRF/VSU is a separate RFQ line. Published mix for WS-C3850-24T-S: 24 x 10/100/1000 / ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module.

Not Recommended For

Single-closet 24-port PoE access unless this PID is explicitly access-PoE.

Related Model Comparison

Model	Ports	Layer	PoE	Use case
WS-C3850-24T-S	24 x 10/100/1000	aggregation	None	Current PID
WS-C3850-12S-E	12 x SFP ports	aggregation	None	Cisco WS-C3850-12S-E is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink C3850-NM-4-1G C3850-NM
WS-C3850-12S-S	12 x SFP ports	aggregation	None	Cisco WS-C3850-12S-S is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1
WS-C3850-12XS-E	12 x SFP+ ports	aggregation	None	Cisco WS-C3850-12XS-E is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink C3850-NM-4-10G.

FAQ

What network role does WS-C3850-24T-S fit?

Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S is an aggregation/distribution SKU in Cisco Catalyst 3850, stitching access stacks toward core with published uplink ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module.

What downlink ports does WS-C3850-24T-S publish?

24 x 10/100/1000

What uplink option is listed for WS-C3850-24T-S?

● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 x 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 x 10G or 4 x 1G uplinks network module

Can WS-C3850-24T-S support PoE endpoints?

Published PoE state for this PID: None. Size devices against the listed budget only.

What switching capacity is verified for WS-C3850-24T-S?

92Gbps

What scenarios suit Cisco WS-C3850-24T-S?

Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core.

Related Products

• WS-C3850-12S-E
• WS-C3850-12S-S
• WS-C3850-12XS-E

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Key features

Published downlink: 24 x 10/100/1000 Published uplink: ● C3850-NM-4-1G: 4 × 1G uplinks network module ●C3850-NM-2-10G: 2 × 10G or 4 × 1G uplinks network module PoE state: None Switching capacity: 92Gbps Forwarding rate: 68.4Mpps Stacking / HA note: up to 9 switches with same IOS feature set in same series Network role: aggregation

Technical specifications

Applications

Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core. For WS-C3850-24T-S specifically, keep the series context (Cisco Catalyst 3850) when comparing alternatives.

Networking / deployment scenarios

Distribution layer needing the published uplink speed toward core. For WS-C3850-24T-S specifically, keep the series context (Cisco Catalyst 3850) when comparing alternatives.

FAQ

Datasheet download

No datasheet file is attached yet. Request documentation with your RFQ if needed.

Need Alternative Model?

Same brand, series, or application category from the verified catalog — not invented SKUs.

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