Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-Port Managed Rack Mountable Switch

The Cisco WS-C3850-12XS-E is a fully managed switch that gives growing networks a simple path to high-speed connectivity. With twelve SFP+ ports that accept either 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit optics, it lets you mix and match uplinks, access connections, and backbone links on the same compact chassis.

Built on Cisco StackWise and StackPower technologies, the switch can join other Catalyst 3850 units to create a single, resilient system that continues to forward traffic even if one member goes offline. A stack bandwidth of 480 Gbps keeps inter-switch links from becoming a bottleneck, so performance stays predictable as the network scales.

Whether it sits in a wiring closet, a small data center rack, or on a sturdy desktop, the switch fits cleanly into most enterprise spaces. Network administrators who need reliable control over voice, video, and data traffic gain the familiar Cisco management toolset, while end users benefit from fast file transfers, clear calls, and smooth wireless roaming that share the same unified infrastructure.

Typical deployments include midsize offices that want to aggregate multiple access layer switches, campus environments that need 10 Gigabit fiber to distribution nodes, or branch sites looking for a compact core with future-proof headroom. Wherever bandwidth, uptime, and straightforward expansion matter, this Catalyst switch delivers.

• Twelve SFP+ ports supporting either 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit fiber modules
• Fully managed switch for granular traffic control and monitoring
• Cisco StackWise compatibility for flexible, single-unit management of multiple switches
• Rack-mountable design with optional desktop placement for tight spaces
• Up to 480 Gbps stack bandwidth to handle demanding enterprise workloads