Cisco WS-C3524-PWR-XL-EN | Catalyst 3524 XL 24-Port 10/100 Switch with PoE

Cisco WS-C3524-PWR-XL-EN is a 24-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, designed to simplify deployments of IP phones, wireless access points, and other powered devices.

As part of the Cisco Catalyst 3500 XL Series, it delivers enterprise-grade Layer 2 switching, VLAN support, and high-performance uplinks via its 2 GBIC slots.

Running the Enterprise Image (EN) software, the WS-C3524-PWR-XL-EN provides advanced features such as QoS for voice/video traffic, enhanced VLAN security, and 802.1X authentication, making it ideal for SMBs and enterprise access layer deployments.

With inline power and strong network management features, this switch reduces cabling costs and simplifies IP-based deployments, while ensuring high availability and scalability.

FAQ for Cisco WS-C3524-PWR-XL-EN

Q1. How many ports on WS-C3524-PWR-XL-EN support PoE?

All 24 × 10/100 ports support inline power for PoE devices.

Q2. Does this switch support Gigabit Ethernet?

❌ No, all access ports are 10/100 Fast Ethernet, but it has 2 GBIC slots for Gigabit uplinks.

Q3. Is it a Layer 3 switch?

❌ No, it’s a Layer 2 switch with VLAN, spanning-tree, and QoS support.

Q4. Can it be stacked with other switches?

❌ No, the Catalyst 3500 XL series does not support stacking.

Q5. Best use case?

It is ideal for SMBs and enterprises requiring PoE-powered devices such as IP telephony, wireless APs, and surveillance cameras with reliable Fast Ethernet switching.