Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount — CON-C14OF-WSC36PSS

Maintain wired and powered connectivity for high-density edge deployments with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base. This platform is designed for access-layer environments where phones, access points, cameras, and other PoE endpoints must stay online and manageable from a single switch domain. With 48 PoE-capable ports, the switch supports dense device consolidation while reducing the need for separate power injectors and local adapters. Cisco’s Catalyst 3850 family is built for enterprise switching environments that require stable performance, VLAN segmentation, and Layer 3 capabilities at the access layer. IP Base software provides the control set expected in structured campus networks, making it a practical fit for organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure. This model is a strong choice when uptime, port density, and operational consistency matter more than entry-level pricing. It fits well in refresh projects where teams need to support current PoE loads while preserving a familiar Cisco management model and deployment path. Ideal For Powering VoIP phones, wireless access points, and badge readers in a campus IDF Supporting CCTV cameras and other PoE endpoints in a security-focused access closet RefreJTFng a branch access layer with Cisco-managed switching and PoE consolidation Building a segmented enterprise edge for user access, voice, and wireless traffic Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for dense endpoint power delivery 2 Layer 3 support for access-layer routing 3 Cisco-managed platform for enterprise campus standardization 4 IP Base software for structured network control