WS-C4948E-F, Cisco Catalyst 4948E Switch, 48x10/100/1000, 4x10GE, Front-to-Back Airflow

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

    Cisco WS-C4948E-F Overview

    The Cisco WS-C4948E-F is a compact, enterprise-class Layer 2/Layer 3 switch designed for high-density Gigabit access and aggregation. With 48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 × 1G SFP uplinks, it delivers robust connectivity for data center and enterprise network cores. A forwarding bandwidth of 176 Gbps, jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes, and 32K MAC address table make it ideal for demanding, latency-sensitive applications. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and front-to-back airflow enhance reliability in rack-mounted deployments.

    Product Highlights

    176 Gbps
    Switch Cap
    48 Ports
    GE Access
    32,000
    MAC Table

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Data Center
    High-density 1G access with 176 Gbps bandwidth aggregates racks efficiently, simplifying top-of-rack designs and reducing cabling complexity.
    Enterprise Network
    Layer 2/3 services, 4 SFP uplinks, and rich QoS ensure reliable campus distribution, improving uptime and application performance.
    Service Providers
    Large VLAN scale and 32K MAC entries support metro access or aggregation, helping optimize resource use and minimize per-subscriber cost.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco WS-C4948E-F Cisco C9200-24PXG-A Cisco C9300-24UXB-E= Cisco WS-C3750X-24P-E
    Model WS-C4948E-F, Cisco Catalyst 4948E Switch, 48×10/100/1000, 4×10GE, Front-to-Back Airflow C9200-24PXG-A C9300-24UXB-E= WS-C3750X-24P-E, Cisco Catalyst 3750X Switch, 24×PoE Ports/IP Services/Stackable
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Port Configuration n/a 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ (RJ45), 4 × 10G SFP+ Uplinks (C9200-NM-4X10G module included) Total 10/100/1000, Multigigabit copper or SFP Fiber: 24 Multigigabit Cisco UPOE (100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, or 10 Gbps) Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
    Switching Capacity Forwarding Bandwidth: 176 Gbps Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps Switching capacity: 640 Gbps; Switching capacity with stacking: 1120 Gbps Switching Capacity: 160 Gbps
    Forwarding Rate Forwarding rate: 136 Gbps Forwarding Rate: 130 Mpps Forwarding rate: 476.19 Mpps; Forwarding rate with stacking: 833.33 Mpps Forwarding Rate: 65.5 Mpps
    PoE Budget n/a PoE Budget: Up to 740W total (30W per port) Available PoE power: 560W; Available PoE power: 560W PoE Power Budget: 435 W
    Stacking Capability n/a n/a Stacking Bandwidth Support: 480 Gbps; Cisco StackPower: Yes; Total routed ports per Catalyst 9300 Series stack: 448 Maximum stacking number: 9; Stack bandwidth: 480 Gbps

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    GLC-LH-SMD Cisco 1G SFP LX/LH module, long‑reach fiber uplink for Catalyst 4948E
    GLC-SX-MMD Cisco 1G SFP SX module, multimode fiber uplink for short‑distance aggregation
    CAB-RPS2300-E Cisco RPS 2300 power cable, external redundant power for compatible Catalyst switches

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    Specification

    Cisco WS-C4948E-F Specification

    Model
    WS-C4948E-F
    Brand
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    Form Factor
    1U rack-mountable
    Layer Supported
    Layer 2 and Layer 3
    Switch Ports
    48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
    Uplink Ports
    4 × 1G SFP
    Performance
    Forwarding rate: 136 Gbps
    Forwarding Bandwidth
    176 Gbps
    MAC Address Table Size
    32K
    Jumbo Frames
    Up to 9216 bytes
    VLANs Supported
    4096 VLANs
    QoS
    8 hardware queues
    Power Supplies
    Dual redundant, hot-swappable
    Input Voltage
    100–240 V AC
    Power Consumption
    500 W
    Operating Temperature
    32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
    Storage Temperature
    -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
    Humidity
    5% to 95% non-condensing
    MTBF
    405,109 hours
    Software Features
    IOS IP Base, Advanced IP Services
    Management
    Web GUI, CLI, SNMP
    Dimensions (H × W × D)
    1.72 × 17.5 × 16.1 in
    Weight
    11.8 kg

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    Questions & Answers

    What accessories are available for the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F?

    Available accessories include rack mounting kits, power cables, and SFP transceivers for fiber optic connections.

    How does the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F compare with other similar products?

    The Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F stands out for its high port density and performance, particularly suited for data center and core network use, compared to other switches in the same category.

    What are the primary product features of the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F?

    Key features include 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, wire-speed performance, low-latency switching, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and comprehensive security features.

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