Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFP-SLASR1AK

Maintain reliable access switching for voice, wireless, and surveillance endpoints with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base. This platform is designed for enterprise edge deployments where port density, power delivery, and predictable Layer 3 control matter more than commodity switching. With 48 PoE-enabled Ethernet ports, the switch can reduce external power dependencies across common endpoint types, helping simplify closet design and lower installation complexity. IP Base software provides the routing and segmentation capabilities expected in managed campus access environments, making it a practical fit for organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure. The Catalyst 3850 family is built for teams that need consistent policy enforcement and long-term operational stability across user access, wireless access points, and IP devices. For procurement teams, it represents a higher-value access switch choice when uptime, manageability, and Cisco ecosystem alignment are part of the buying decision. Ideal For Powering VoIP phones and desktop endpoints in enterprise wiring closets Connecting wireless access points in campus access-layer deployments Supporting IP cameras and security devices across office floors Standardizing managed access switching in Cisco-based branch networks Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint deployment 2 IP Base adds enterprise routing and segmentation capabilities 3 Cisco Catalyst platform suits standardized campus environments 4 Managed Layer 3 design fits controlled access-layer operations