WS-C3850-24T-E Overview
Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24T-E is stackable enterprise level switch and integrated with 24 Ethernet ports in IP service feature set. It enables sophisticated layer2-4 switching capability by providing the optimal solution for access layer and aggregation layer.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
| Product Code | WS-C3850-24T-E |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable – 1U |
| Feature Set | IP Services |
| Network SFP uplink module selection | C3850-NM-4-1G
C3850-NM-2-10G |
| Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 |
| Maximum stacking number | 9 |
| Stack bandwidth | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Performance | 68.4 Mpps |
| Switching Capacity | 92 Gbps |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB |
| Dimensions | 44.5 cm x 44.5 cm x 4.45 cm |
Product Details
The Modules, Licenses and Accessories
Table 2 shows some recommended modules,licenses and accessories of this switch.
| Models | Description |
| C3850-NM-4-1G | Cisco 3850 Series 4 x 1GE Network Module |
| C3850-NM-2-10G | Cisco 3850 Series 2 x 10GE Network Module |
| PWR-C1-350WAC | Cisco 3850 Series Power Supply 350W AC |
| PWR-C1-350WAC/2 | Cisco 3850 Series Secondary Power Supply 350W AC Config 1 Secondary Power Supply |
| STACK-T1-50CM= | Cisco StackWise-480 50cm stacking cable for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switch |
| STACK-T1-1M= | Cisco StackWise-480 1m stacking cable for Cisco Catalyst 3850 series switch |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison between.
| Models | WS-C3850-24T-E | WS-C3850-48T-E |
| Feature Set | IP Service | IP Service |
| Network SFP uplink module | C3850-NM-4-1G
C3850-NM-2-10G |
C3850-NM-4-1G
C3850-NM-2-10G C3850-NM-4-10G |
| Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 | 48 x 10/100/1000 |
WS-C3850-24T-E Specification
| Model | WS-C3850-24T-E | Brand | Cisco |
| Software | Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software Release 8.9.x or later; Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.11 with AP Device Pack, or later | Supported Wireless LAN Controllers | Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers; Cisco 3500, 5520, 8540 Series Wireless Controllers and Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller |
| 802.11n Capabilities | 4×4 MIMO with four spatial streams, Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), 802.11n and 802.11a/g beamforming, 20/40 MHz channels, PHY data rates up to 890 Mbps, Packet aggregation (A-MPDU/A-MSDU), 802.11 DFS, CSD support | 802.11ac Features | 4×4 downlink MU-MIMO, four spatial streams, MRC, 802.11ac beamforming, 20/40/80/160 MHz channels, PHY data rates up to 3.47 Gbps, Packet aggregation (A-MPDU/A-MSDU), 802.11 DFS, CSD support |
| 802.11ax Features | 4×4 downlink MU-MIMO with four spatial streams, Uplink/downlink OFDMA, TWT, BSS coloring, MRC, 802.11ax beamforming, 20/40/80/160 MHz channels, PHY data rates up to 5.38 Gbps, Packet aggregation (A-MPDU/A-MSDU), 802.11 DFS, CSD support | Integrated Antenna | Flexible radio (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz): 2.4 GHz peak gain 4 dBi, 5 GHz peak gain 5 dBi, internal, omnidirectional in azimuth; Dedicated 5GHz radio: 5 GHz peak gain 4 dBi, internal, omnidirectional |
| External Antenna Support | Cisco Catalyst 9120E: antenna gain up to 6 dBi; Cisco Catalyst 9120P: antenna gain up to 13 dBi (with AIR-ANT2513-P4M-N=); Supports SIA on one RP-TNC port; Industry’s broad selection for various scenarios | Smart Antenna Connector | Available on 9120E and 9120P; Compact multi RF connector with DART interface; Requires AIR-CAB002-DART-R= (2 ft) for RP-TNC antennas; Needed for flexible radio as second 5 GHz serving or security monitoring radio |
| Interfaces | 1x 100/1000/2500 Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ-45, IEEE 802.3bz), Management console port (RJ-45), USB 2.0 @ 3.75 W (future software enablement) | Status Indicators | Status LED indicates boot loader status, association status, operating status, boot loader warnings, and errors |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | C9120I: 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.7 in (21.6 x 21.6 x 4.3 cm); C9120E/P: 8.5 x 8.05 x 2.0 in (21.6 x 21.6 x 5.1 cm) without mounting brackets | Input Power Requirements | 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt Cisco Universal PoE (UPOE+, UPOE), Cisco power injector (AIR-PWRINJ6=), 802.3af PoE, Cisco power injector (AIR-PWRINJ5=, supports only 802.3af) |
| Environmental Conditions | 9120AXI: Storage -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C), storage altitude 15,000 ft, operating 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C), 10%–90% humidity (noncondensing), operating altitude 9,843 ft. When ambient temperature exceeds 40°C, radios shift from 4×4 to 2×2 and uplink downgrades to 1 Gbps (USB stays enabled). 9120AXE/AXP: Storage -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C), storage altitude 15,000 ft, operating -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C), 10%–90% humidity (noncondensing), operating altitude 9,843 ft. |
System Memory | 2048 MB DRAM, 1024 MB flash |
| Available Transmit Power Settings | 2.4 GHz: 23 dBm (200 mW), 20 dBm (100 mW), 17 dBm (50 mW), 14 dBm (25 mW), 11 dBm (12.5 mW), 8 dBm (6.25 mW), 5 dBm (3.13 mW), 2 dBm (1.56 mW), -1 dBm (0.79 mW), -4 dBm (0.39 mW); 5 GHz: 26 dBm (400 mW), 23 dBm (200 mW), 20 dBm (100 mW), 17 dBm (50 mW), 14 dBm (25 mW), 11 dBm (12.5 mW), 8 dBm (6.25 mW), 5 dBm (3.13 mW), 2 dBm (1.56 mW), -1 dBm (0.79 mW) |
Frequency Band and 20-MHz Channels (Regulatory Domain A) | 2.412–2.462 GHz (11 channels); 5.180–5.320 GHz (8 channels); 5.500–5.700 GHz (8 channels, excludes 5.600–5.640 GHz); 5.745–5.825 GHz (5 channels) |

























