Ports and uplinks
- 24 copper PoE+ access ports
- Network-module slot; listing options include C3850-NM-4-1G and C3850-NM-2-10G
Product
Cisco WS-C3850-24P-L
Legacy Catalyst 3850 24-port PoE+ access switch with a network-module uplink slot and 435W PoE budget.
- Ports
- 24
- Speed
- 1G
- PoE
- 435W
- Capacity
- 92Gbps
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- Model selection support against port / PoE / uplink needs
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Product overview
WS-C3850-24P-L is a 24-port Catalyst 3850 PoE+ access switch. The listing shows 24 copper PoE+ ports, a network-module uplink slot (options include C3850-NM-4-1G and C3850-NM-2-10G), 435W PoE budget, 92 Gbps capacity, 68.4 Mpps forwarding, stacking up to nine members, and PWR-C1-715WAC.
It remains commercially useful for refreshes that must stay on 3850 optics and stack kits. New greenfield closets should also evaluate Catalyst 9300 PoE PIDs before locking the RFQ.
Technical specifications
Key specifications for this model.
| Model | WS-C3850-24P-L |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | WS-C3850-24P-L |
| Display model | WS-C3850-24P-L |
| Network role | Access |
| Port count | 24 |
| Downlink / data ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 (POE+) |
| Uplink ports | Network module slot. Listing options: C3850-NM-4-1G (4 × 1G) and C3850-NM-2-10G (2 × 10G or 4 × 1G). Confirm the module on the quote. |
| Port speed | 1G |
| Switching capacity | 92Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 68.4Mpps |
| PoE | 435W |
| PoE budget | 435W |
| Stacking | up to 9 switches with same IOS feature set in same series |
| Power supply | PWR-C1-715WAC |
| Weight | 16.3 Pounds (7.4Kg) |
| Availability | Quote on request |
Hardware, performance, and power
Performance
- 92 Gbps switching capacity
- 68.4 Mpps forwarding
Stacking and redundancy
- Stacking listed up to 9 members
Power and PoE
- 435W PoE budget on this PID
- PWR-C1-715WAC listed
Deployment role
- 24-port PoE closet that must stay on Catalyst 3850 optics and stack kits
Deployment scenarios
IDF refreshes that must reuse 3850 stack cables or optics.
24-port PoE closets where 435W covers the planned AP and phone mix.
Sites delaying a full move to Catalyst 9300 but still needing a grounded 24P PID.
Technical selection notes
PoE watts matter more than port count alone. If the design needs more than 435W, do not stretch this PID — ask for a higher-budget PoE model. Uplink module choice (1G vs 10G) should be written on the RFQ with optic type.
Not recommended for
Not a non-PoE data-only switch.
Not a 10G fiber aggregation switch.
Not a data-center leaf.
Not a drop-in twin of C9300-24P without checking stack and module differences.
What to confirm on the quote
- Exact PID WS-C3850-24P-L
- Network module (1G or 10G)
- Endpoint count and watt estimate against the 435W budget
- Quantity and destination
- Request availability and documentation from sales
Related / alternative models
Same-brand family first, then same deployment role, then cross-brand equivalents when useful. Different power/optic technologies are labeled explicitly.
FAQ
What PoE budget is listed?
435W PoE on this PID. Size endpoints against that number.
What uplinks are listed?
Network module slot. Listing options include C3850-NM-4-1G and C3850-NM-2-10G.
How many ports can stack?
Stacking is listed up to 9 switches.
Is this still Access or Aggregation?
Access (and PoE). Copper PoE+ access, not fiber aggregation.
When should I quote C9300-24P instead?
For new Catalyst 9300 closets, StackWise-480 designs, or when you want a current 9300 PoE PID rather than 3850.
What belongs on the RFQ?
Exact PID WS-C3850-24P-L, network module, PoE endpoint count/watts, quantity, and destination. Request availability from sales.
Resources
Request a quote for WS-C3850-24P-L
Share quantity, preferred condition, and deployment requirements. For exact configuration and availability, request a quote.