Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount — CON-C14OF-ASR10S2H

Keep access-layer services online with a switch platform built for high-density PoE, enterprise segmentation, and dependable Cisco management. The Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base is suited for environments that need to power phones, access points, cameras, and other edge devices from a single switching layer while maintaining control over traffic and policy. IP Base software gives network teams the core capabilities expected in a managed campus switch, including VLAN segmentation and Layer 3 access features for cleaner network design. With 48 PoE ports, this model is a strong fit for wiring closets that must support many powered endpoints without adding separate injectors or midspan hardware. That reduces clutter, simplifies deployment, and helps standardize the access layer. For organizations comparing commodity switches to a Cisco Catalyst platform, the value is in operational consistency. The 3850 family is built for enterprise access networks where predictable behavior, familiar tooling, and long-term maintainability matter more than lowest-cost hardware. It is a practical choice when the switch is expected to carry both data and power for critical users and devices. Ideal For Campus access switching for user workstations and VoIP phones PoE deployment for wireless access points in office floors Network edge connectivity for IP cameras and building devices Wiring closet aggregation in enterprise branch environments Why This Product 1 48 powered ports for dense access-layer deployments 2 Cisco IP Base for enterprise management and segmentation 3 Layer 3 support for cleaner campus network design 4 Better fit for critical edge infrastructure than entry-level switches