Cisco Catalyst 3850 Guide

Access Interface Connectivity
LAN Access Switch Topology with Connections to End Devices
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Best Practice User Guide for the Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3650 Switch Series
LAN Access Switch Topology with Connections to End Devices
The following illustration shows the topology of LAN Access Switch to end devices:
Figure 8 LAN Access Switch Topology with Connections to End Devices
Configure Access Interface Connectivity
• Recommendations for Configuring an Access Interface
• Configure an Interface for Access Mode
• Configure VLAN Membership
• Create an Interface Description
• Configure Security Features on an Access Interfaces
• Configure QoS on an Access Interface
• Verify Access Interface Configurations
Recommendations for Configuring an Access Interface
Although some end devices do not require the following access interface configurations, we recommend
that you perform them to ensure consistency. The configurations do not interfere with the operation of
the network or the attached end device, and is considered safe to use.
When configuring your access interface, you should complete the following tasks:
• Configure an Interface for Access Mode
• Configure VLAN Membership
• Create an Interface Description
Desktop user
direct connect
Desktop user
Printer
Wireless access point
Catalyst 3850 stack in access
Voice VLAN 11
Data VLAN 10
Data VLAN 10
Switch management
VLAN 100
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Access point VLAN 12
Data VLAN 10

Cisco Catalyst 3850 Specifications

General

Stacking Bandwidth	480 Gbps
Max Stacking Units	9
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
RAM	4 GB
Flash Memory	4 GB
Operating System	Cisco IOS XE
Model	Catalyst 3850
Ports	24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Uplink Interfaces	4 x 1GE, 2 x 10GE, or 4 x 10GE
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies
Dimensions	44.5 x 44.8 x 4.45 cm
Weight	7.6 kg
Features	IPv6
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	PoE, PoE+, UPOE (varies by model)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C