Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3 Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFOS-C9710

Deliver power and connectivity from a single access-layer platform built for enterprise environments. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base is designed for dense edge deployments where phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other powered devices must stay connected without adding separate power hardware. With 48 PoE ports, it helps simplify closet design and reduce the operational overhead of endpoint expansion. Cisco IP Base feature support makes this switch a practical choice for teams that need managed access switching with structured segmentation and consistent administration. It fits organizations that value predictable behavior, Cisco operational familiarity, and a platform that can support more than basic connectivity. In environments where a switch outage affects voice, wireless, and security devices at once, the value of a more capable access layer becomes clear. Compared with lower-cost alternatives, this Catalyst model is aimed at infrastructure teams that need dependable port density, integrated power delivery, and a familiar Cisco management model. It is a strong fit for campus closets, branch offices, and standardized enterprise rollouts where the access layer must do real work every day. Ideal For Powering VoIP handsets and wireless access points in a corporate wiring closet Supporting managed access-layer segmentation in a campus network Connecting PoE cameras and endpoint devices in a branch office Replacing mixed access hardware with a standardized Cisco deployment Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint power needs from one access switch 2 Cisco IP Base provides more control than unmanaged or entry-level access switches 3 Layer 3 support fits segmented enterprise networks at the edge 4 Catalyst platform aligns with standardized Cisco campus and branch deployments