Cisco Catalyst 3850 24-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Services | Layer 3 Enterprise — CON-L1NBD-LFLA120G

Keep critical traffic moving with a switch built for enterprise fiber access and Layer 3 control. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 24 Port 10G Fiber Switch with IP Services is designed for networks that need more than basic forwarding. It brings 24-port 10G fiber connectivity into a platform suited for campus aggregation, distribution, and high-density access layers where routing policy, segmentation, and predictable performance are essential. IP Services licensing positions this model for environments that depend on advanced routing capabilities rather than simple edge switching. That makes it a strong fit for teams consolidating fiber uplinks, extending VLAN boundaries, and maintaining tighter control over traffic paths between users, servers, and core resources. For infrastructure groups standardizing on Cisco, the 3850 family offers a familiar operational model and a clear path for enterprise network design. This switch is a better fit than lower-tier alternatives when the network must support more than port count alone. It is intended for organizations that value control, consistency, and the ability to support demanding workloads without redesigning the switching layer around limitations. Ideal For Campus aggregation for fiber-connected access switches Distribution-layer routing in enterprise LAN environments High-density server or storage uplink consolidation Network segmentation for policy-controlled enterprise traffic Why This Product 1 Advanced routing support versus basic Layer 2 switches 2 Dense 24-port 10G fiber connectivity for aggregation 3 Cisco Catalyst management for enterprise operations 4 IP Services licensing for policy-driven network design