Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Enterprise Layer 3 Switch — CON-C14OF-C850QC12

Support the access layer with a switch designed for density, power, and control. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base brings 48 powered ports to environments that need to connect and energize a large number of edge devices from a single managed platform. Full PoE across the access layer helps simplify rollouts for VoIP, wireless, and surveillance infrastructure. Instead of distributing power adapters or separate injectors, teams can standardize on switch-based delivery and keep closets cleaner, easier to service, and more predictable to expand. IP Base software gives this model the enterprise feature set expected in campus switching, including the control needed for segmented networks and structured access design. It is a strong fit when the goal is not just to add ports, but to build a stable switching layer that can support business-critical endpoints day after day. For organizations comparing commodity PoE switches to a Cisco Catalyst platform, the difference is in operational confidence: managed behavior, enterprise software, and a design intended for long-lived infrastructure rather than temporary expansion. Ideal For Enterprise desk and printer connectivity in access closets VoIP deployments requiring powered switch ports for every handset Wireless access point installations in campus and branch networks Security camera networks needing centralized PoE and managed switching Why This Product 1 Delivers PoE across all 48 ports for dense edge deployments 2 Adds Cisco IP Base for managed enterprise switching 3 Supports Layer 3 access-layer designs 4 Better suited to long-term infrastructure than entry-level PoE switches