Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount — CON-NCFOS-DN2HWA

Keep critical edge devices online with a switch designed for high-density access layers. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base combines 48 PoE-enabled ports with Cisco’s IP Base feature set, making it a strong fit for enterprise closets that need stable power delivery, consistent segmentation, and straightforward management. This platform is built for environments where access switching must do more than pass traffic. It supports powered endpoints such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security devices while maintaining the control expected in managed campus networks. For teams standardizing on Cisco, the 3850 family offers a familiar operational model and a clear path for structured deployment. Compared with lower-tier access switches, this model is better suited to dense, always-on edge infrastructure where port count, PoE coverage, and Cisco software capabilities matter. It helps reduce the need for separate power injectors and supports cleaner rack design, fewer failure points, and more predictable rollout planning. Ideal For Deploy in enterprise wiring closets serving IP phones, wireless APs, and badge readers Standardize access switching across campus floors with full PoE port coverage Support segmented VLAN-based network design in managed office environments Refresh legacy access switches in IDFs where port density and PoE matter Why This Product 1 48 full PoE ports for high-density edge power 2 Cisco IP Base for enterprise access-layer control 3 Better fit for managed campus closets than entry-level switches 4 Designed for converged voice, wireless, and security endpoints