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

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

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

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

    Cisco WS-C4948E-F-S Overview

    The Cisco WS-C4948E-F-S is an enterprise-class Catalyst 4900 Series switch designed for high-density rack environments. It delivers 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps ports with 4 SFP uplinks, combining Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities for campus and data center aggregation. With 136 Gbps forwarding bandwidth, 200 Mpps switching capacity, and latency under 5 microseconds, it is optimized for demanding enterprise network cores across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, supporting up to 4,096 VLAN IDs and advanced QoS for converged services.

    Product Highlights

    200 Mpps
    Wire-Speed
    48 Ports
    GE Access
    4,096
    VLAN Scale

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Data Center
    High-density Gigabit access with 4 SFP uplinks and low latency optimizes top-of-rack aggregation, improving east-west traffic performance and simplifying server farm scaling in modern data centers.
    Enterprise Network
    Layer 2/3 switching, 4,096 VLANs, and advanced QoS enable secure segmentation and predictable application performance for campus cores, reducing operational complexity for IT teams.
    Service Providers
    Support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and multicast routing allows efficient edge aggregation for metro and managed services, helping providers increase port density while maintaining low latency.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Model WS-C4948E-F-S, Cisco Catalyst 4948E Switch, 48×10/100/1000T, 4×10GE SFP+, Front-to-Back Airflow C1-WS3850-48T/K9 C1-N3K-C3548X C1-WS3850-12XS-S
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Port Configuration 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps ports 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T 48 × SFP+ (10G) ports 12 × SFP+ ports
    Switching Capacity 200 Mpps 176 Gbps 1.44 Tbps 320 Gbps (24-port 10G model equivalent)
    Forwarding Rate 136 Gbps 130.95 Mpps 1.04 Bpps 227.28 Mpps
    PoE Budget n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Stacking Capability n/a StackWise-480 (up to 9 units) n/a StackWise-480 (up to 9 units)

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    SFP-10G-SR Cisco 10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver module for short-range fiber uplinks
    SFP-10G-LR Cisco 10GBASE-LR SFP+ transceiver for long-distance single-mode connectivity
    CAB-RPS2300-E Cisco RPS cable for connecting WS-C4948E-F-S to external redundant power system

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    Model
    WS-C4948E-F-S
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    Product Series
    Catalyst 4900 Series
    Ports
    48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
    Uplink Ports
    4 SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports
    Forwarding Bandwidth
    136 Gbps
    Switching Capacity
    200 Mpps
    Layer Types
    Layer 2 and Layer 3
    VLAN IDs
    Up to 4096
    Jumbo Frames
    9216 bytes
    Latency
    Less than 5 microseconds
    MAC Address Table
    55,000 entries
    Routing Protocols
    OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, DVMRP
    QoS (Quality of Service)
    Advanced QoS features
    Power Supply
    Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies
    Cooling
    Hot-swappable fans
    MTBF
    178,000 hours
    Operating Temperature
    0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
    Operating Humidity
    5% to 90% non-condensing
    Dimensions (W x D x H)
    44.45 x 41.91 x 4.45 cm (17.5 x 16.5 x 1.75 in)
    Network Management
    CLI, SNMP, RMON, Telnet, HTTP
    Security Features
    ACLs, 802.1x, SSH, SNMPv3
    Chassis
    1 Rack Unit (RU)
    Weight
    11.8 kg

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

    Available accessories include SFP modules, power supplies, and rack mounting kits.

    How does the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F-S compare to similar products?

    The Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F-S offers superior port density and low-latency performance compared to similar switches.

    Can the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F-S be used in a convergence network?

    Yes, the Catalyst 4948E switch WS-C4948E-F-S is designed for convergence networks, providing reliable and high-speed data transfers.

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