Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3 Enterprise — CON-NCF4P-2248EFA

Maintain uptime at the access layer with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base. Designed for enterprise campus networks, this switch combines 48 PoE-enabled ports with Cisco IP Base software to support wired endpoints, voice devices, wireless access points, and other powered infrastructure from a single platform. The 3850 family is built for environments where access switching must do more than pass traffic. It brings the control expected in a managed enterprise switch, including Layer 3 capabilities, VLAN support, and the operational consistency IT teams need when standardizing across closets and distribution points. Full PoE support reduces the need for local power adapters and simplifies endpoint placement. For organizations refreJTFng aging access hardware, this model fits where port density, power delivery, and Cisco management matter more than commodity pricing. It is a practical choice for campuses, branch offices, and network closets that need dependable switching for business-critical devices without stepping down to a lower-capability platform. Ideal For Campus access switching for user workstations and VoIP phones Branch office aggregation for powered endpoints and local routing Network closet refreshes requiring 48-port PoE density Enterprise deployments for access points, cameras, and badge readers Why This Product 1 48 powered ports for dense access-layer deployments 2 Cisco IP Base software for enterprise network control 3 Layer 3 support for routed access designs 4 VLAN support for segmented campus and branch networks