Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port mGig UPOE Switch | Enterprise Access — CON-L1NBD-WSC3851W

Keep campus access layers ready for dense client and wireless growth with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 port 12 mGig UPOE IPB with 5 AP Lic. This platform is designed for environments that need more than basic Gigabit switching, combining multigigabit connectivity with UPOE support to serve higher-power endpoints and next-generation access points without forcing a full refresh of the edge. With 48 ports and 12 mGig capability, it fits well in aggregation points where cabling is already in place but endpoint demand has outgrown legacy access speeds. UPOE support helps simplify power delivery for compatible devices, reducing the need for separate injectors and keeping closets cleaner and easier to manage. The included 5 AP license makes it a practical fit for wireless-centric deployments that need to bring access points online with predictable licensing. For teams standardizing on Cisco campus infrastructure, this switch offers a familiar operational model and the density needed to support mixed endpoint environments. It is a strong choice when you need to extend the life of existing cabling, support more demanding devices, and maintain a controlled access-layer architecture. Ideal For Campus access switching for high-density user floors Wireless access point aggregation in enterprise closets Endpoint refresh projects that retain existing copper cabling Converged wired and wireless edge deployments Why This Product 1 Adds 12 mGig ports for higher-speed edge devices 2 Includes UPOE support for powered endpoints 3 Covers wireless deployments with 5 AP license entitlement 4 Fits mixed access environments better than basic Gigabit switches