Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port mGig UPoE IP Base CON-L2NBD | Enterprise — CON-L2NBD-WSC385US

Deliver access-layer capacity where endpoint density and power demands are rising. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port 12 mGig36 Gig UPoE IP Base is positioned for enterprise networks that need a mix of multigigabit and gigabit connectivity with Unified PoE support for modern devices. That combination matters in access closets serving wireless access points, collaboration hardware, and other powered endpoints that benefit from higher throughput and stronger power delivery. The IP Base software tier aligns with organizations that want a capable campus switching foundation without moving into more advanced feature sets than they need. For procurement teams, the value is in matching the switch to real enterprise access requirements: port density, power readiness, and a Cisco platform with broad operational familiarity. Compared with lower-tier switches, this class of hardware is built for environments where uptime, endpoint growth, and consistent network behavior justify the investment. Use it where access switching must support both current devices and the next wave of higher-bandwidth endpoints without forcing a redesign of the wiring closet. Ideal For Enterprise access closet for wireless access points and VoIP phones Campus edge switching for mixed multigig and gigabit endpoints Branch office aggregation where powered devices need centralized switching Network refresh projects that require higher-density access-layer capacity Why This Product 1 48-port density supports larger access-layer deployments than compact SMB switches 2 mGig and Gigabit support better match modern endpoint bandwidth needs 3 UPoE readiness helps power access points and collaboration devices from the switch 4 Cisco Catalyst platform suits enterprise environments that value operational consistency