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

Product Description

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-E is a 24-port PoE (Power over Ethernet) Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series, featuring the IP Services software tier. This enterprise-grade access switch is designed for B2B buyers in Poland and the EU seeking a high-performance, stackable LAN solution. It delivers integrated wired and wireless services for campus and branch networks, providing a scalable foundation for enterprise IT infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

• Model: WS-C3850-24P-E
• Ports: 24 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• Software Tier: IP Services
• Uplinks: 4 x 1GE SFP (based on series architecture)
• PoE Budget: Up to 435W (PoE+ per port)
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 104.5 Mpps
• Stacking: Cisco StackWise-480 technology

Design Features

• Unified access platform supporting both wired and wireless management
• Modular power supply and cooling fan options for serviceability
• StackWise-480 provides resilient stacking with up to 480 Gbps throughput
• Redundant power supply support for high availability
• Energy-efficient design with Cisco EnergyWise technology

Application Area

This switch is deployed as an access-layer device in enterprise LANs, supporting PoE-powered endpoints such as IP phones, wireless access points, and CCTV cameras. It is suitable for corporate offices, university campuses, and industrial facilities across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, where reliable wired/wireless convergence and Layer 3 routing at the edge are required. The IP Services license enables advanced routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP) and robust QoS and security features for medium-to-large network environments.