Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-Port 10G Fiber Switch | IP Base, Enterprise — CON-L1NBD-SWC3DPX2

Move traffic off bottlenecks and into a switch platform designed for dense fiber aggregation. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 12 Port 10G Fiber Switch with IP Base gives infrastructure teams a practical way to extend high-speed connectivity where access-layer performance matters most. With 12 10G fiber ports, it is suited for uplink-heavy deployments that need consistent throughput and clean network segmentation. IP Base licensing provides the management and routing capabilities commonly required in enterprise access networks without puJTFng into unnecessary complexity. That makes this model a strong fit for teams standardizing on Cisco switching while keeping the configuration aligned to real operational needs. It is a sensible choice when you need more than basic switching, but do not want to pay for features you will not deploy. For environments where fiber density, control, and long-term network consistency matter, this switch supports a more disciplined edge architecture. It helps preserve performance for critical workloads, simplify uplink design, and maintain a familiar Cisco management model across the campus. Ideal For Fiber uplink aggregation in enterprise access closets High-speed connectivity for campus distribution edge networks Network segmentation for departments and user groups Cisco-standard switching in managed enterprise environments Why This Product 1 12 x 10G fiber ports for dense uplink aggregation 2 IP Base licensing for practical enterprise routing control 3 Layer 3 support for access-layer segmentation 4 Cisco Catalyst platform for standardized operations