Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base | Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFTS-VSXLBMDC

Keep critical access devices online with a 48-port full PoE switch designed for enterprise campus networks. Cisco Catalyst 3850 IP Base gives infrastructure teams a stable foundation for wired access, IP phones, wireless access points, and other powered endpoints that cannot afford downtime. Built for managed deployments, this platform fits environments that need more than basic switching. IP Base supports the access-layer control expected in larger networks, while full PoE on all 48 ports simplifies edge design and reduces the need for local power adapters. That means cleaner closets, fewer failure points, and easier rollout of voice and wireless infrastructure. The Catalyst 3850 family is known for its role in converged access, where network teams need consistent policy control and predictable performance across many endpoints. This model is a strong fit when you are standardizing on Cisco switching and want a platform that can anchor branch, campus, or departmental access without overbuying features you will not use. For organizations comparing commodity switches to enterprise access hardware, the difference is operational control. This switch is built for environments where uptime, segmentation, and PoE density matter more than lowest-cost port count. Ideal For Deploying powered IP phones across a corporate office floor Connecting wireless access points in a campus access layer Standardizing switch infrastructure in branch network closets Supporting segmented wired access for enterprise users and devices Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense powered endpoint deployments 2 IP Base suits access-layer control without excess complexity 3 Cisco Catalyst platform fits standardized enterprise networks 4 Managed switching supports policy-driven campus access