Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port PoE LAN Base | Enterprise Access Switch — CON-SSSNC-WSC384TE

Maintain dependable access-layer performance in networks that carry phones, wireless access points, and business-critical endpoints. The Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port PoE LAN Base is positioned for organizations that want Cisco switching behavior, PoE delivery, and a proven enterprise access architecture rather than a stripped-down edge device. With 48 PoE ports, this platform is well suited to dense wiring closets where power and connectivity must be delivered from the same switch. That reduces the need for separate injectors and helps simplify endpoint rollouts across voice, collaboration, and wireless projects. LAN Base software aligns the switch to access-layer use cases where stable operation and consistent policy enforcement are more important than advanced routing features. For procurement teams, the value is in standardization. Catalyst 3850 deployments fit environments that already depend on Cisco operational workflows, spare-part familiarity, and long-lived access infrastructure. Compared with lower-tier alternatives, this class of switch is typically chosen when uptime, supportability, and predictable behavior justify the investment. Ideal For Power IP phones and collaboration endpoints across office floors Connect wireless access points in a centralized wiring closet Support access-layer switching for enterprise user networks Standardize on Cisco switching for branch or campus edge deployments Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint deployments 2 Cisco LAN Base fits access-layer standardization 3 Better suited to enterprise closets than commodity switches 4 Reduces the need for external power injectors