Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-Port PoE+ Switch WS-C3850-24P-L

Equipment Overview

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-L is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE switch from the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series, designed for enterprise LAN deployments. It provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability to connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. Operating with the LAN Base software feature set, this unit serves as a foundational access-layer switch for medium to large campus networks. Its primary purpose is to deliver reliable, secure, and manageable wired connectivity within a unified switching architecture.

Main Parameters

• Model: WS-C3850-24P-L
• Brand: Cisco
• Ports: 24-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
• Power over Ethernet: PoE support on all 24 ports
• Software Feature Set: LAN Base
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850
• Category: Local Area Network (LAN) switching

Key Advantages

The WS-C3850-24P-L is selected for enterprise projects due to its integrated PoE capability, which simplifies deployment of end-devices without separate power sources. The LAN Base software provides essential Layer 2 features and basic Layer 3 routing, ensuring cost-effective operation for standard access-layer tasks. As part of the Catalyst 3850 family, this switch supports stacking and unified management, facilitating network scalability and reduced administrative overhead.

Compatibility & Integration

This switch is compatible with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 series stacking architecture, allowing multiple units to be managed as a single logical device. It supports standard Ethernet protocols and integrates with Cisco networking ecosystems, including Cisco IOS-based management tools. The device is compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE standards, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of powered devices.