Cisco WS-C3850R-24T-E 24-Port Gigabit Enterprise Switch

What It Is

The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850R-24T-E is a stackable enterprise access switch within the Catalyst 3850 R series, offering 24 data ports with the IP Services software feature set. This model is designed for Layer 3 routing and advanced security in converged campus networks, supporting redundant power and stacking architecture.

Technical Details

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet data ports (non-PoE)
• Software Feature Set: IP Services (full Layer 3, advanced routing protocols)
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 3850 R (redundant-capable platform)
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, stackable switch
• Model Number: WS-C3850R-24T-E
• Brand: Cisco

Configuration & Options

• Available in the same 24-port data form factor with LAN Base (WS-C3850R-24T-L) and IP Base (WS-C3850R-24T-S) software options
• PoE-capable variant offered as WS-C3850R-48P-E (48-port, IP Services)
• The IP Services license enables full enterprise routing, including OSPF, EIGRP, and multicast features
• Supports stacking for scalability within the 3850 R series

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for deployment in enterprise campus access layers and distribution environments requiring high-availability switching with advanced Layer 3 capabilities. It operates in temperature-controlled data centers or network closets, suitable for environments needing non-PoE connectivity with redundant hardware design. The IP Services feature set targets organizations requiring dynamic routing and robust network segmentation.