WS-C4948E-E, Cisco Catalyst 4948E Switch, 48x1GE/4x10GE/Back-to-front airflow

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    Overview
    End-of-Life Notice
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    WS-C4948E-E is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2022-10-31.
    For full lifecycle details, see WS-C4948E-E EOL.

    Cisco WS-C4948E-E Overview

    The Cisco WS-C4948E-E is an enterprise-class, fixed-configuration Layer 3 Ethernet switch built for high-density 1 Gigabit access with 10 Gigabit uplinks. It delivers 48 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps and a 136 Gbps switch fabric, supporting a forwarding rate of 102 Mpps for demanding campus and data center edge deployments. With rack-mount design, managed capabilities, QoS, VLAN, and IPv6 support, this Cisco switch provides reliable, resilient connectivity for business-critical networks across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

    Product Highlights

    136 Gbps
    Fabric Cap
    102 Mpps
    Wire Rate
    48 x GE
    Port Density

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Enterprise Network
    The WS-C4948E-E aggregates high-density Gigabit access with 10G uplinks, simplifying Layer 3 routing and improving uptime for corporate LANs while reducing operational overhead for regional IT teams.
    Data Center
    Used as a top-of-rack switch, it delivers 136 Gbps fabric capacity and low-latency 1G server connectivity, ensuring predictable throughput for virtualization, backup, and storage traffic.
    Service Providers
    Service providers deploy this managed Layer 3 switch at metro or POP edges to segment VLANs, enforce QoS, and support IPv6, helping cut per-site deployment costs and complexity.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model WS-C4948E-E WS-C4948E-S WS-X4993-F WS-C4503-E-S2+48
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Port Configuration n/a 48 10/100/1000 + 4 x 1GE/10GE SFP+ 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports 1 x WS-X4148-RJ
    Switching Capacity 136 Gbps 176 Gbps 176 Gbps 136 Gbps
    Forwarding Rate 102 Mpps 130.95 Mpps 131.0 Mpps 102 Mpps
    PoE Budget n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Stacking Capability n/a No n/a n/a

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    X2-10GB-LR Cisco 10GBASE-LR X2 optical transceiver for long-range 10GE uplinks on Catalyst 4948E
    X2-10GB-SR Cisco 10GBASE-SR X2 optical transceiver for short-range 10GE connectivity on 4948E switches
    CAB-RACK-19-CMP Cisco rack-mount kit for 19-inch cabinet installation of Catalyst 4900 series switches

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    Specification

    Cisco WS-C4948E-E Specification

    Model
    WS-C4948E-E
    Brand
    Cisco
    Product Type
    Ethernet Switch
    Ports
    48
    Port Speed
    10/100/1000 Mbps
    Layer
    Layer 3
    Rack Mountable
    Yes
    Stackable
    No
    Management
    Managed
    Switch Fabric Capacity
    136 Gbps
    Forwarding Rate
    102 Mpps
    Dimensions (H x W x D)
    1.72 x 17.5 x 18.0 in
    Power Supply
    AC 100–240 V (50/60 Hz)
    Max Power Consumption
    250 W
    Operating Temperature
    0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
    Storage Temperature
    -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
    Relative Humidity
    10% to 95% (noncondensing)
    MTBF
    687,387 hours
    QoS Support
    Yes
    VLAN Support
    Yes
    IPv6 Support
    Yes
    Weight
    11.8 kg

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    What accessories are compatible?

    Compatible accessories include additional power supplies, SFP modules, and rack mounting kits for the WS-C4948E-E.

    How does WS-C4948E-E compare to similar products?

    The WS-C4948E-E offers superior port density and reliability compared to similar models in the same price range.

    What are the power supply options for WS-C4948E-E?

    The WS-C4948E-E supports dual hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy and continuous operation.

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