The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-L 24-Port POE Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, stackable managed switch designed for enterprise networks requiring advanced features and robust scalability. It provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE), making it an ideal solution for deploying and powering IP phones, wireless access points, and other network devices directly from the switch. With its 370W PoE power budget, it efficiently supports PoE+ devices, ensuring reliable power delivery to connected equipment.

This model offers a combination of Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including advanced security features like 802.1X port authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Dynamic ARP Inspection, and DHCP Snooping to safeguard network traffic. It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) features, ensuring optimal performance for voice, video, and data traffic by prioritizing essential services.

With Cisco’s StackWise-480 technology, this switch can be stacked with other 3850-series devices, providing flexible scalability and a simplified network architecture. Additionally, the switch supports Cisco StackPower, which allows sharing of power resources across stacked units, increasing operational efficiency and redundancy.

The WS-C3850-24P-L is engineered with redundancy and high availability in mind, offering dual power supply support (optional) and hot-swappable fans for maximum uptime. The switch is also designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Cisco EnergyWise technologies to reduce power consumption during periods of low traffic.

This model is easy to manage via Cisco’s IOS XE Software, with options for command-line interface (CLI), web-based GUI, and integration with Cisco Prime Infrastructure for network monitoring and management. Its compact form factor, coupled with its high-density port configuration, makes it suitable for both small and large-scale deployments. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-24P-L is a reliable, secure, and energy-efficient solution for modern network infrastructures, delivering enterprise-class performance and scalability.