Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-C3850-Series · MPN: WS-C3850-Series · Category: Networking
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series is an enterprise-class, stackable access-layer switching platform that provides full convergence between wired and wireless networks on a single platform, powered by the Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC. Key features include StackWise-480 technology for up to 480 Gbps stackable bandwidth, support for PoE/PoE+ and UPOE, integrated wireless controller functionality (supporting up to 100 APs and 2000 wireless clients per stack), and support for Catalyst Multigigabit Technology for 802.11ac Wave 2 speeds over existing cabling. The platform supports mixed stacks of different 3850 models and comes in various configurations including 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, SFP+ ports, and modular uplink options (1G or 10G). The switch ships with Cisco IOS XE Software, enabling features like granular QoS, security, and Flexible Netflow across wired and wireless. It supports StackPower technology for power sharing and redundancy.
| RAM | 4 GB (8 GB on 48-port SFP+ model) |
|---|---|
| ASIC | Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB (4 GB on 12/24-port SFP+ models) |
| Power Support | PoE, PoE+, UPOE |
| Uplink Options | Modular: 4x 1GE, 2x 10GE, or 4x 10GE |
| Stacking Bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| VLAN IDs Supported | 4,000 |
| Stacking Technology | StackWise-480 (up to 9 members) |
| Max Wireless APs per Stack | 100 |
| Max Wireless Clients per Stack | 2000 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Weight | Approx. 16.42 lbs for WS-C3850-48XS-E |
| Dimensions | 1RU form factor |
The Catalyst 3850 Series is a next-generation, enterprise-class stackable access-layer switch that unifies wired and wireless services onto a single Cisco IOS XE Software-based platform. It features StackWise-480 technology for high-density, resilient stacking, and supports advanced features like integrated wireless controller functions, PoE+, UPOE, and Multigigabit Ethernet for 802.11ac Wave 2 support.
Yes, this Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switch (WS-C3850-Series) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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