Cisco Catalyst 3850 12-Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base | Enterprise — CON-PSUP-C950048E

Move traffic with the speed and control expected in enterprise access and aggregation networks. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 12 Port 10G Fiber Switch IP Base is built for teams that need 10 GbE fiber connectivity in a manageable platform with Cisco’s IP Base feature set. That combination supports environments where performance, operational consistency, and predictable network behavior matter more than commodity switching. With 12 fiber ports, this switch fits well in uplink-heavy designs, distribution closets, and aggregation points that must carry server, storage, or high-bandwidth user traffic without bottlenecks. The Catalyst 3850 family is known for integrating switching intelligence into campus architectures, and the IP Base license tier provides the routing and management foundation many enterprise deployments require. For procurement teams, this model is a strong fit when the network needs more than basic Layer 2 forwarding but does not require the full complexity of higher-tier feature sets. It offers a practical balance of capability and control for organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure and looking to keep operations consistent across sites. Ideal For High-speed fiber uplinks in campus distribution closets Aggregation of server or storage traffic in enterprise networks 10 GbE access switching for bandwidth-intensive endpoints Standardized Cisco switching in branch or headquarters IDFs Why This Product 1 12 10 GbE fiber ports for high-bandwidth uplinks 2 Managed Layer 3 platform versus basic access switches 3 Cisco Catalyst 3850 control and operational consistency 4 IP Base feature set for enterprise network segmentation