Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFW-WSC384PL

Keep critical edge devices powered and connected on a switch designed for enterprise access layers. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base brings 48 PoE ports to campus networks that need consistent power delivery for phones, access points, cameras, and other PoE endpoints. With Cisco IP Base capabilities, it fits environments that require dependable switching, policy control, and a clear path for standardized deployment across distributed sites. This model is well suited for teams replacing aging access switches with a platform that can support mixed traffic without adding complexity to the rack. It is built for organizations that value predictable operations, centralized management, and a switch family widely deployed in enterprise networks. For procurement teams, the 3850 line offers a strong balance of access density and Cisco ecosystem compatibility, which helps justify investment in long-lived infrastructure rather than short-cycle hardware. Choose this switch when you need a 48-port PoE access layer that can anchor a floor, closet, or branch network with fewer power adapters and cleaner cable management. It is a practical fit for voice, wireless, and general user access where uptime and consistency matter more than commodity pricing. Ideal For Campus access switch for user workstations and PoE phones Branch closet switch for wireless access points and security cameras Network edge aggregation for converged voice and data endpoints Standardized enterprise refresh for legacy access-layer switches Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint deployments 2 Cisco IP Base fits enterprise access-layer requirements 3 Catalyst 3850 platform suits campus standardization 4 Managed Layer 3 switching supports structured network design