Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount — CON-NCFOS-C7009

Maintain power and connectivity at the access edge with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base. This switch is designed for enterprise environments that need dense PoE delivery, reliable switching, and Cisco’s IP Base feature set in a platform built for campus access layers. With 48 PoE ports, it can support phones, access points, cameras, and other powered endpoints without adding separate injectors or midspan hardware. That simplifies deployment, reduces cable clutter, and helps keep critical devices online through a single managed switching layer. The Catalyst 3850 family is also known for its role in converged access networks, where voice, wireless, and data traffic must be handled with consistent policy and predictable performance. IP Base provides the routing and access capabilities expected in enterprise switching environments, making this model a practical fit for organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure. For teams that value operational consistency, this switch offers a strong balance of port density, PoE capability, and platform maturity. It is a credible choice when the network needs more than basic connectivity and less than a specialized core or distribution chassis. Ideal For Deploying powered IP phones across office floors Connecting wireless access points in a campus access layer Supporting security cameras in network closets Standardizing enterprise edge switching in branch sites Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports for dense endpoint power delivery 2 Cisco IP Base for enterprise access-layer control 3 Layer 3 capability for routed campus designs 4 Better fit than basic unmanaged switches for business networks