Brand: Cisco · SKU: WS-C4948E-S · MPN: WS-C4948E-S · Category: Networking
The Cisco WS-C4948E-S switch is a 1U rack-mountable, Layer 3 managed switch designed for high-density server-access switching in data centers and campus environments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 downlink ports and 4 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports. It supports a switching capacity of 176 Gbps (or 136 Gbps depending on source) and a forwarding rate of 131 Mpps for IPv4 and 110 Mpps for IPv6. The MAC address table supports up to 55,000 entries. It includes management ports (1x RJ45 Serial Console, 1x Image Management Gigabit RJ45) and is designed for front-to-back airflow with a WS-X4993 Fan Tray. It typically ships with one PWR-C49E-300AC-R AC Power Supply, supporting an optional second for redundancy.
| Airflow | Front-to-Back |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Switch - 48 ports - L3 - managed |
| PoE Support | No |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 |
| Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps or 136 Gbps (depending on source) |
| Forwarding Rate (IPv4) | 131 Mpps |
| Forwarding Rate (IPv6) | 110 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 55,000 entries |
| Warranty | 365 days (Seller refurbished) |
| Weight | Approximate: 19 lb |
| Dimensions | 1U Rack-mountable (Height: 1.8", Width: 19.4", Depth: 17.5") |
The Cisco Catalyst 4948E Ethernet Switch (WS-C4948E-S) is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch built for server-access in data center or campus core/aggregation layers. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, offering low latency and high throughput suitable for bandwidth-intensive multimedia and mission-critical applications. It is a fully managed Layer 3 switch with advanced features like QoS, multicast support (PIM, SSM, PGM), and IGMP/MLD snooping.
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This Cisco Catalyst 4948E Ethernet Switch (WS-C4948E-S) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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