Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port UPOE IP Base | PoE Switch, Enterprise — CON-L14HR-WSLC3651

Maintain reliable access for high-density edge environments with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port UPOE IP Base. Built for enterprise campus networks, this switch combines 48 powered Ethernet ports with Cisco’s Catalyst management model to support voice, wireless, and general access-layer traffic from a single platform. UPOE support is valuable where endpoint density and power demands are both high. It reduces the need for separate power injectors and helps keep closets cleaner, easier to service, and more predictable to scale. For teams standardizing on Cisco switching, the 3850 family offers a familiar operational model and a strong fit for access-layer refreshes where uptime, policy control, and port density matter. IP Base software is suited to organizations that need dependable Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 capabilities without moving to a more complex feature set. That makes this model a practical choice for enterprise branches, campus access closets, and distribution points that need consistent performance and straightforward administration. When the network has to support critical users and powered devices at scale, this switch delivers the density and control that lower-cost alternatives often lack. Ideal For Campus access switch for user workstations and powered endpoints Network closet deployment for VoIP phones and wireless access points Branch office switching where port density and PoE are required Enterprise refresh project standardizing on Cisco Catalyst access hardware Why This Product 1 48 UPOE ports support dense powered-device deployments 2 IP Base fits standard enterprise access requirements 3 Cisco Catalyst platform suits campus network standardization 4 Better fit than basic unmanaged switches for controlled access layers