Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Enterprise Switch — CON-NCFW-WSC388PL

Keep access-layer infrastructure organized, powered, and easier to operate with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base. Built for enterprise edge deployments, it combines 48 PoE-enabled ports with Cisco’s IP Base feature set to support wired clients, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and other powered devices from one switch. This model fits environments where uptime, segmentation, and predictable management matter more than commodity switching. The Catalyst 3850 family is designed for access-layer control, with Layer 3 capabilities that help simplify routing at the edge and reduce dependence on upstream devices for common network functions. That makes it a strong fit for campus closets, branch aggregation, and high-density work areas where port count and power delivery both matter. For teams standardizing on Cisco, this switch offers a familiar operational model and a platform that can anchor a long-lived access design. It is well suited to organizations that want to support current endpoint demand without sacrificing manageability or future network structure. Ideal For Campus access closet serving desks, phones, and printers Branch office switch for mixed wired and PoE endpoints Wireless access point aggregation at the network edge Enterprise floor deployment requiring managed access switching Why This Product 1 More control than unmanaged access switches 2 48 PoE ports for dense endpoint and AP deployments 3 IP Base feature set for structured enterprise networks 4 Cisco platform fit for standardized campus operations