Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Enterprise Access Switch — CON-C14OF-1X10GEV2

Build a cleaner, more controllable access layer with a switch designed for powered endpoints. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base brings 48 PoE ports into a managed Cisco platform, helping IT teams simplify wiring closets while supporting the devices that keep the business running. This model is a strong fit for organizations that want to reduce dependence on external power injectors and keep endpoint power distribution inside the switch. IP Base gives the network team the management foundation expected in enterprise deployments, while the Catalyst 3850 family is known for fitting naturally into Cisco-centered campus architectures. Use it where port density, power delivery, and operational consistency matter: VoIP phones, surveillance cameras, wireless access points, and other PoE devices that need dependable access-layer connectivity. For teams standardizing infrastructure, this switch offers the kind of practical control and deployment simplicity that justifies choosing a Cisco access platform over lower-tier alternatives. Ideal For Deploy in wiring closets serving VoIP handsets and desktop users Power IP cameras and wireless access points at the network edge Standardize Cisco access switching across campus and branch sites Replace injector-heavy endpoint designs with centralized PoE switching Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for high-density endpoint support 2 Cisco IP Base for managed enterprise operations 3 Layer 3 access-layer capability for routed designs 4 Stronger fit for Cisco-standard networks than entry-level switches