Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3 Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFOS-N9508B2

Maintain uptime at the access edge with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base. This switch is built for enterprise networks that need powered connectivity for phones, access points, cameras, and other PoE endpoints without adding separate injectors or midspan hardware. With 48 PoE ports, it supports dense device deployments while keeping cabling clean and power delivery centralized. Cisco IP Base software gives IT teams the control needed for common campus switching tasks, including segmentation and policy-driven access at the edge. That makes it a strong fit for organizations standardizing on a managed access layer with predictable behavior and familiar Cisco operations. The Catalyst 3850 family is designed for environments where access switching is not a commodity purchase. It is chosen when network teams need stable performance, long-term platform consistency, and the operational confidence that comes from Cisco’s enterprise switching stack. For buyers comparing lower-cost alternatives, this model stands out by combining full PoE density with a mature software base that supports business-critical endpoints across the campus. Ideal For Powering IP phones and wireless access points in a campus access closet Supporting PoE cameras and badge readers in a secure building network Standardizing wired access for branch offices with centralized switch management Replacing mixed injectors and unmanaged switches in enterprise edge deployments Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for dense endpoint power delivery 2 Cisco IP Base for enterprise access-layer control 3 Managed Layer 3 design for segmented campus networks 4 Better fit for powered endpoints than basic unmanaged switches