Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Rack Mount, Enterprise — CON-NCFW-PBDEMKD3

Maintain stable access switching for voice, wireless, and business-critical endpoints with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE IP Base. This platform is designed for enterprise edge environments that need dense PoE connectivity, predictable Layer 3 services, and the operational consistency Cisco Catalyst is known for. With 48 PoE ports, it can support phones, access points, cameras, and other powered devices from a single switch layer, reducing cabling complexity and simplifying closet design. IP Base licensing provides the routing and segmentation features commonly required in campus access deployments, helping keep traffic organized without moving to a more complex feature set than the environment needs. The Catalyst 3850 family is a strong fit when you need more than basic switching. It is built for teams that care about control, policy, and long-term network stability across distributed users and devices. For organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, this model offers a practical balance of port density, PoE delivery, and enterprise management depth. Ideal For Campus access switching for desks, phones, and wireless access points Network closet consolidation in enterprise office floors PoE deployment for IP surveillance and building systems Segmented access-layer switching in Cisco-standardized environments Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint deployments 2 IP Base licensing adds practical Layer 3 access features 3 Cisco Catalyst platform suits standardized enterprise networks 4 Better fit for converged voice and wireless than basic access switches