Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Enterprise Switch — CON-C1DSF-N9SWSEXF

Built for the access layer, the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base gives infrastructure teams a practical way to power and connect high-density endpoint environments. With 48 PoE ports, it can support phones, wireless access points, and surveillance devices from a single switch, reducing the need for separate power injectors and simplifying closet design. Cisco’s Catalyst 3850 family is a familiar choice for enterprise networks that value predictable operation and consistent administration. IP Base software adds the routing and segmentation capabilities needed to keep access traffic organized and policy-driven. That makes this model well suited to campus networks, branch aggregation, and standardized rollouts where reliability matters more than feature sprawl. For procurement teams, this switch sits in the right place when the requirement is not just port count, but a platform that can support long-term network discipline. It helps reduce operational friction at the edge while preserving the control expected from a premium Cisco access switch. Ideal For Enterprise campus access switching for user and device aggregation Powering VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IP surveillance cameras Branch office network consolidation with PoE-powered endpoints Standardized managed switching for wiring closets and access closets Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for dense endpoint connectivity 2 Managed Layer 3 access for enterprise control 3 Cisco Catalyst platform for standardized deployments 4 PoE simplifies powering phones, APs, and cameras