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Cisco Catalyst 3850 legacy enterprise access managed switch front view
Cisco WS-C3850 / WS-C3750X
48 Ports
Max GE access
EoS
End-of-Sale
Cat 9300
Recommended upgrade
480 Gbps
Stack (3850)
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Key Specifications
ModelsWS-C3850-24/48T/P/F, WS-C3750X-24/48 variants
Max Access Ports48 × 1G RJ45
Uplinks4 × 10G SFP+ (3850) / 2–4 × 10G SFP+ (3750-X)
StackingStackWise-480 (3850, up to 9 switches) / StackWise-160 (3750-X)
Layer 3Full IP Services — OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite
PoEPoE+ variants available
SoftwareCisco IOS (not IOS-XE)
End of SaleAnnounced — contact Cisco for specific dates
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CiscoSKU: WS-C3850 / WS-C3750X

Cisco Catalyst 3850 / 3750-X Series Enterprise Access Switch (Legacy)

Legacy Enterprise Access — Upgrade to Catalyst 9300 for Intent-Based Networking

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 and 3750-X are end-of-sale enterprise access switches. Servnet recommends upgrading to the Catalyst 9300 for StackWise-480, programmable ASIC, and DNA Center.

  • Catalyst 3850: StackWise-480 up to 9 switches, 10G SFP+ uplinks
  • Catalyst 3750-X: StackWise-160, 10G SFP+ uplinks
  • Full Layer 3 IP Services — routing protocols, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
  • PoE and non-PoE variants
  • End-of-sale — recommended replacement: Catalyst 9300
  • Industry-best access switch in its generation

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

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End-of-Sale Status

Cisco has announced end-of-sale for the Catalyst 3850 and 3750-X. The recommended migration target is the Catalyst 9300 — which provides the same StackWise-480 architecture with a programmable ASIC and DNA Center.

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Layer 3 IP Services

Both models support full Layer 3 routing with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, and VRF-Lite — enterprise-class routing at the access layer for routed access designs.

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10G SFP+ Uplinks

10G SFP+ uplinks on both 3850 and 3750-X enable high-speed connection to distribution switches — preserving the uplink investment on migration.

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Catalyst 9300 Upgrade

The Catalyst 9300 is the direct successor to both the 3850 and 3750-X — identical StackWise-480 stacking, same IOS CLI heritage, plus programmable ASIC and DNA Center.

About the Cisco Catalyst 3850 / 3750-X

The Cisco Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3750-X were the gold standard enterprise access switches of their generation — widely deployed as the primary wired access platform in enterprise campuses throughout the 2010s. The 3850 introduced StackWise-480 (480 Gbps stack bandwidth), unified wired+wireless management, and a fully programmable ASIC in the Catalyst line. The 3750-X brought StackWise-160 and IP Services routing to mid-range enterprise deployments.

Cisco has announced end-of-sale for both the Catalyst 3850 and 3750-X Series. The Cisco Catalyst 9300 is the direct successor — retaining the same StackWise-480 stacking architecture that 3850 operators are familiar with, while adding Cisco Uadp 2.0 programmable ASIC, Cisco IOS-XE, DNA Center SD-Access integration, MACsec hardware encryption on all ports, and streaming telemetry not available on the 3850 platform.

Servnet provides full Catalyst 3850/3750-X to Catalyst 9300 migration assessments — including configuration analysis, switch-by-switch replacement planning, and competitive quotations for replacement hardware. Our team is experienced in executing large campus access layer migrations with minimal disruption to end users.

Technical Specifications

ModelsWS-C3850-24/48T/P/F, WS-C3750X-24/48 variants
Max Access Ports48 × 1G RJ45
Uplinks4 × 10G SFP+ (3850) / 2–4 × 10G SFP+ (3750-X)
StackingStackWise-480 (3850, up to 9 switches) / StackWise-160 (3750-X)
Layer 3Full IP Services — OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VRF-Lite
PoEPoE+ variants available
SoftwareCisco IOS (not IOS-XE)
End of SaleAnnounced — contact Cisco for specific dates
Recommended UpgradeCisco Catalyst 9300 (C9300-48T-A or C9300-48P-A)
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Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Upgrade Planning

Running Catalyst 3850 or 3750-X? Servnet offers migration assessments and Catalyst 9300 upgrade quotations.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the Cisco Catalyst 3850 still supported?

The Catalyst 3850 has passed end-of-sale. Cisco recommends migrating to the Catalyst 9300. Servnet can assist with migration planning and hardware supply.

Q. What replaces the Cisco Catalyst 3850?

The Cisco Catalyst 9300 (C9300-48T-A or C9300-48P-A) is the direct replacement — retaining StackWise-480 architecture and adding programmable ASIC, IOS-XE, DNA Center, and MACsec.

Q. Can Servnet help me migrate from Catalyst 3850?

Yes. Contact sales@servnetuk.com or call 0800 987 4111 for a free upgrade assessment and quotation for Catalyst 9300 replacement hardware and licensing.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

Trusted UK IT reseller since 2003 — supplying businesses of all sizes with genuine, competitively priced technology.

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Authorised UK Reseller

Servnet is an authorised IT reseller with direct access to leading product lines at competitive pricing.

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Fast UK Delivery

Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.

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Configuration Services

We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.

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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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