Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-12XS-E is a premium optical switch offering 12 ports of 10Gbps (SFP+). What sets this model apart is the integrated wireless controller and the IP Services software package, which enables advanced Layer 3 features and full convergence between wired and wireless networks on a single platform. It is ideal for demanding network cores that require speed, scalability, and maximum security.
| Category | Feature | Details |
| Basics | Model | WS-C3850-12XS-E |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable – 1U | |
| Software Set | IP Services (Advanced L3) | |
| Interfaces | Ports | 12 x 10G SFP+ Optical ports |
| Management | Ethernet (RJ-45), Console (RJ-45-to-DB9), USB (Type-B) | |
| Performance | Switching Capacity | 320 Gbps |
| Stack Bandwidth | 480 Gbps (up to 9 units in a stack) | |
| Forwarding Rate | 227.28 Mpps | |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM / 4 GB Flash | |
| Wireless | Capacity | Up to 100 APs / 2000 clients per stack |
| Bandwidth | Up to 20Gbps per switch | |
| Power | Power Supply | PWR-C1-350WAC (Optional redundancy) |
| Consumption | 109.75W (Maximum) | |
| Physical | Dimensions | 44.5 x 45.0 x 4.45 cm |
| Weight | 5.8 Kg | |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature | -5ºC to +45ºC (up to 1500m altitude) |
Advanced Features and Security
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Layer 3 Routing: Full support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGPv4, IS-ISv4, and VRF-lite.
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Network Security: TrustSec SXP, IEEE 802.1ae (MACsec), Port security, DHCP snooping, and Dynamic ARP inspection (DAI).
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Scalability: Support for StackWise-480 and StackPower technologies.
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Analytics: Flexible Netflow (FNF) with a capacity of up to 48,000 entries.