C3850-NM-2-10G Cisco Catalyst 3850 2x 10G / 4x GE Network Module

Cisco C3850-NM-2-10G - 2-Port 10G SFP+ Network Module

The Cisco C3850-NM-2-10G is a hot-swappable uplink module designed for Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches. It offers two 10-Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, giving enterprises and campus networks the flexibility to deploy high-speed fiber uplinks for aggregation or core connectivity.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Compatibility: Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series switches
• Uplink Ports: 2x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ slots
• Flexibility: Supports both 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+ modules (dual-rate capability)
• Hot-Swappable: Can be installed or replaced without powering down the switch
• Form Factor: Rear-insertable network module
• Performance: Provides high-speed uplinks for stacking or aggregation scenarios
• Redundancy: Enables dual-uplink configurations for resilient network design

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Connecting Catalyst 3850 access switches to distribution or core layers at 10G speeds
• Providing fiber uplinks for high-bandwidth applications (video, wireless backhaul, data aggregation)
• Enabling flexible migration from 1G to 10G uplinks without replacing the switch
• Supporting mixed environments where both 1G and 10G uplinks are required

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• No additional software license required; uplink functionality is hardware-based
• Compatible with Cisco IOS XE features on Catalyst 3850 switches
• Works alongside other Catalyst 3850 network modules (e.g., C3850-NM-4-1G, C3850-NM-4-10G)