Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Enterprise — CON-C14OF-WS-C451R

Support high-density edge connectivity with a switch designed for wired and powered devices that cannot afford downtime. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base gives infrastructure teams 48 PoE-enabled ports for access points, VoIP phones, cameras, and other endpoint-heavy deployments, while Cisco IP Base features provide the routing and control expected in enterprise access layers. This platform fits organizations standardizing on managed switching where power delivery, VLAN segmentation, and predictable operations matter more than commodity port counts. It is a strong choice for campus closets, branch aggregation, and refresh projects that need a Cisco access switch with enough PoE capacity to reduce external injectors and simplify cabling. For teams comparing against lower-cost alternatives, the value is in operational consistency: centralized management, enterprise switching behavior, and a platform built for long service life in business-critical networks. When the access layer carries voice, wireless, and security traffic, this model helps keep the edge organized and powered without adding complexity. Ideal For Deploy in campus wiring closets serving phones, APs, and cameras Use in branch offices that need managed PoE access switching Refresh legacy access switches with Cisco Catalyst control Support segmented voice and data networks in enterprise edge closets Why This Product 1 48 powered ports for dense endpoint deployments 2 Cisco IP Base features for enterprise access control 3 Managed Layer 3 switching for segmented networks 4 Built for campus and branch edge closets