Support high-density access switching with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-port PoE IP Base. Built for enterprise edge environments, this platform provides 48 ports and Power over Ethernet support to connect phones, access points, cameras, and other powered devices without separate adapters at the edge. That reduces cabling complexity and helps keep deployments cleaner and easier to manage. IP Base capabilities make the 3850 a practical choice for organizations that need core Layer 3 access functions without moving into more advanced feature sets they may not need. For network teams, that means a switch that fits standard campus access designs, branch aggregation points, and refresh projects where port density and PoE matter more than feature sprawl. Compared with lower-density alternatives, the 48-port form factor helps consolidate access closets and reduce the number of devices to support. This model is well suited to environments that value stable access switching, consistent PoE delivery, and a Cisco platform that integrates cleanly into established enterprise network standards.