Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3 Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFUS-N5SDCNM

Keep critical users, phones, and endpoints connected on a switch platform designed for enterprise access layers. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base brings 48 PoE-enabled ports into a compact switching architecture that supports high-density edge deployments where uptime, port availability, and centralized control matter. Built for organizations standardizing on Cisco switching, this model is a practical fit for access closets, campus wiring rooms, and branch environments that need consistent power delivery to IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE devices. IP Base licensing positions the switch for core access-layer services without unnecessary complexity, making it easier to align capabilities with operational requirements. For teams comparing commodity switches against a platform with stronger lifecycle value, the 3850 family stands out for its enterprise management model and deployment flexibility. It is suited to environments where network stability, policy consistency, and long-term supportability are worth more than a low initial purchase price. Ideal For Deploy in campus access closets serving IP phones and wireless access points Aggregate PoE endpoints in branch offices with limited rack space Support wired endpoint connectivity in enterprise wiring rooms Standardize access-layer switching across distributed office locations Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support high-density endpoint deployments 2 IP Base licensing suits access-layer operations 3 Cisco Catalyst platform offers stronger enterprise fit than commodity switches 4 Layer 3 capability supports routed access designs