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- In Stock: 62
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model or Part: C3850-24-S-E
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 21.90in x 21.30in x 9.00in
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Overview
The Cisco C3850-24-S-E is a paper Real Time Upgrade (RTU) license that converts a Catalyst 3850 24-port switch from the IP Base software image to the full IP Services feature set. This license unlocks advanced routing, security, and QoS capabilities while preserving the same hardware platform, allowing organizations to extend the life of their investment and support growing network demands.
Key Features
- Enables Layer 3 routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
- Provides advanced security features including TrustSec, MACsec and ACL enhancements
- Supports enhanced QoS with hierarchical shaping and policing
- Activates Cisco StackWise Virtual for unified management of multiple switches
- Allows use of Cisco DNA Center for automated provisioning and analytics
- Paper based RTU simplifies activation through Cisco Smart Licensing portal
Technical Specifications
- Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 3850 chassis model C3850-24
- License type: IP Base to IP Services
- Software version support: Cisco IOS XE 16.6.x and later
- Activation method: Cisco Smart Licensing (cloud or on-premise)
- License duration: Perpetual, with optional support contract
- Form factor: Paper token with unique activation code
Typical Applications
- Enterprise campus networks requiring robust routing between VLANs and subnets
- Branch office deployments that need secure, policy-based traffic segmentation
- Data center edge switching where high-performance QoS and traffic shaping are critical
- SD-WAN edge devices that benefit from integrated routing and security services
- Any environment looking to upgrade existing Catalyst 3850 switches without hardware replacement
By adding the C3850-24-S-E license, network administrators gain immediate access to a richer set of features, improve overall network efficiency, and future-proof their infrastructure while maintaining a single, consistent hardware footprint.