Ready to Replace an Old Switch?

If you're looking for a new switch, consider the next-generation Catalyst 3850 Series. It enables converged wired-wireless access to support BYOD and mobility. It also offers a variety of performance, security, and operational enhancements versus previous generations of switches.

Features and Capabilities

Outstanding Security

• Protect against malicious behavior with Flexible NetFlow
• Protect data confidentiality with MACsec Layer 2 encryption
• Provide identity-based access control with TrustSec

Comprehensive Networking Services

• Suppport anytime, anywhere collaboration with Medianet services
• Simplify LAN deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting with Cisco Catalyst SmartOperations

Category-Best Availability and Quality of Service (QoS)

• Support nonstop communications with hot-swappable power supplies, cooling fans, and network modules
• Prioritize business-critical traffic, such as video with strict priority queuing (SPQ)
• Validate network readiness and simplify troubleshooting, with Mediatrace and Traffic Simulator

Improved Energy Efficiency

• Reduce operating expenses and increase corporate sustainability with Cisco EnergyWise power management
• Get support for up to 48 Power over Ethernet (PoE+) ports, Cisco Universal Power Over Ethernet (60W per port), and energy-efficient Ethernet

Strong Investment Protection

• Transition smoothly to IPv6 with full hardware support
• Upgrade software platform or add new features with minimal disruption
• Move up to a true access switch for enterprise that supports business growth