Model Comparison for the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches
The Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches are the next generation of enterprise-class, stackable, access layer switches that provide full convergence between wired and wireless on a single platform. This convergence is built on the resilience of the new 480 Gbps StackWise-480 and Cisco StackPower technology.
The table below provides high-level comparisons of the different models available in the Catalyst 3850 Series Switch family. You may view all models with:
Customers need to purchase the IP Base software model or the IP Services software model in order to use the Catalyst 3850 Series Switch as a wireless controller. LAN Base models require the purchase of a StackPower cable separately to enable StackPower functionality.
With LAN Base Software
Models
Total GE
Ethernet Ports
Default AC
Power Supply/
Available PoE Power
Optional
Network Module
Stack
Power
WS-C3850-24T-L
24
350W/- no PoE
4 x 1GE
2 x 10GE
Yes*
WS-C3850-48T-L
48
350W/- no PoE
4 x 1GE
2 x 10GE
4 x 10GE
Yes*
WS-C3850-24P-L
24 PoE+
715W/435W
4 x 1GE
2 x 10GE
Yes*
WS-C3850-48P-L
48 PoE+
715W/435W
4 x 1GE
2 x 10GE
4 x 10GE
Yes*
WS-C3850-48F-L
48 PoE+
1100W/800W
4 x 1GE
2 x 10GE
4 x 10GE
Yes*
* LAN Base Models require purchase of separate StackPower Cable