Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Data LAN Base | Layer 3, Enterprise — CON-SNC-ARAP382DI

Keep user access, voice, and application traffic moving on a switch platform designed for disciplined campus deployment. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Data LAN Base gives infrastructure teams 48 Ethernet ports, Layer 3 support, and Cisco-managed control in a form factor suited to enterprise access layers. LAN Base licensing keeps the feature set focused for organizations that want dependable switching without paying for capabilities they will not use. That makes this model a practical fit for standard access closets, branch aggregation, and segmented departmental networks where consistency matters more than excess complexity. Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches are known for operational familiarity, and this 48-port model continues that approach with management workflows that fit established enterprise environments. It is a strong choice when you need predictable behavior, straightforward administration, and a platform that aligns with long-lived campus standards. For teams comparing against lower-cost alternatives, the value here is control: a mature Cisco switching architecture, Layer 3 capability, and a deployment profile that supports structured network design across business-critical access layers. Ideal For Campus access switching for wired user endpoints Branch office aggregation with controlled Layer 3 segmentation Departmental network closets requiring 48 copper access ports Standard enterprise refresh projects built on Cisco switching Why This Product 1 Offers 48 ports for higher-density access switching 2 Includes Layer 3 support for segmented network design 3 Uses Cisco management for familiar enterprise operations 4 Keeps the feature set focused with LAN Base licensing