Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount — CON-NCFP-C14451K9

Keep critical access networks stable with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base. Built for enterprise edge deployments, it combines 48 copper access ports with Power over Ethernet support to reduce cabling complexity and keep voice, wireless, and surveillance devices online from a single chassis. The IP Base software tier provides the routing and segmentation capabilities commonly required in campus access layers, giving network teams a practical balance of control and operational simplicity. For organizations standardizing on Cisco switching, the Catalyst 3850 family is known for dependable access performance, mature management tooling, and the ability to support mixed endpoint environments without adding separate power infrastructure. This model fits environments where port density matters and uptime is tied directly to endpoint availability. It is a strong choice for offices, branch closets, and distributed facilities that need consistent PoE delivery for phones, access points, badge readers, and IP cameras. By consolidating data and power on one switch, it helps reduce rack clutter, simplify moves and changes, and support a cleaner access-layer design. Ideal For Campus access switching for user workstations and VoIP phones Branch closet deployment for access points and IP cameras Network edge consolidation in distributed office environments PoE endpoint aggregation in enterprise wiring closets Why This Product 1 Adds PoE delivery for powered endpoints without separate injectors 2 Provides 48-port density for access-layer consolidation 3 Includes Cisco IP Base for essential Layer 3 control 4 Fits enterprise closets that need managed switching at the edge