Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Enterprise Layer 3 Switch — CON-C1NOF-ISR4X51X

Support converged access networks with a switch platform built for powered endpoints and disciplined network control. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base is designed for environments that need 48 PoE ports, managed switching, and Cisco IP Base software in a single access-layer device. This model fits well in enterprise closets and branch locations where phones, cameras, and wireless access points must remain online without separate power injectors or fragmented switching infrastructure. The Catalyst 3850 family is commonly selected when teams want a stable Cisco access standard that can be managed consistently across multiple sites. IP Base software adds the routing and policy capabilities expected in a production network edge, helping teams segment traffic and maintain operational order as endpoint counts grow. For organizations comparing it against lower-tier switches, the value is in the combination of PoE density, enterprise management, and Cisco platform continuity. It is a practical choice when uptime, standardization, and rack efficiency matter more than lowest-cost hardware. Ideal For Branch office access switch for IP phones and wireless access points Campus closet supporting PoE cameras and user access ports Enterprise standardization across distributed network edges Converged voice and data access layer in a managed Cisco environment Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for powered endpoint density 2 Cisco IP Base for enterprise access control 3 Managed Layer 3 operation for segmented networks 4 Cisco platform consistency for multi-site deployments