Cisco WS-C3850-32XS-E | Catalyst 3850 32-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, IP Services, Layer 3

Q: What is the difference between the WS-C3850-32XS-E and WS-C3850-32XS-S?
A: The WS-C3850-32XS-E includes the IP Services feature set with advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, while the WS-C3850-32XS-S comes with the IP Base feature set offering more limited routing features. Both models have the same hardware configuration with 24 SFP+ ports and the C3850-NM-8-10G module.

Q: Does this switch support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, the WS-C3850-32XS-E does not support PoE. It is a fiber-only model designed for high-speed 10G connectivity using SFP+ transceivers. For PoE requirements, consider the Catalyst 3850 copper models.

Q: How many switches can be stacked together?
A: The Catalyst 3850 series supports stacking up to 9 switches together using StackWise-480 technology, providing 480 Gbps of stack bandwidth. This creates a single logical unit with unified management and high availability.

Q: Can this switch act as a wireless controller?
A: Yes, the Catalyst 3850 includes integrated wireless controller capabilities, supporting up to 100 access points and 2,000 wireless clients per switch or stack, providing full convergence between wired and wireless networks.

Q: What network modules are compatible with this model?
A: The WS-C3850-32XS-E comes with the C3850-NM-8-10G module pre-installed and supports additional modules including C3850-NM-4-10G, C3850-NM-8-10G, and C3850-NM-2-40G for further expansion. Module compatibility depends on the specific slot and configuration.