Cat3k 【PREMIUM | RELEASE】
These switches run Cisco IOS Classic (15.0 to 15.2). For veterans, this is a blessing. No complicated IOS-XE guest shells, no Python scripts required, no mandatory smart licensing headaches (though Smart Licensing was introduced late in the lifecycle).
Walk into any small business or school today. Their network is likely running on Cat3k-X switches that are 12+ years old. Why haven't they upgraded? These switches run Cisco IOS Classic (15
The "cat3k" family is most often represented by the enterprise Catalyst 3650 and 3850 series, alongside the industrial IE 3000 series. Catalyst 3650 Catalyst 3850 IE 3000 (Industrial) Modular/Field-Replaceable Fixed SFP or Copper StackWise-160 (160 Gbps) StackWise-480 (480 Gbps) Switch Clustering Redundancy Dual Redundant Power Redundancy Dual Redundant Power & Fans Redundancy Dual DC Power Inputs Up to 50 APs / 1000 Clients Up to 100 APs / 2000 Clients Optimized for L2/L3 Industrial 2. Key Features and Technologies Walk into any small business or school today
This report covers the following primary hardware families within the "Cat3k" designation: The "cat3k" family is most often represented by
The series splits into two distinct use cases:
The Cat3K platform offered several ground-breaking features that redefined access layer capabilities: 1. Unified Wired and Wireless Access