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WS-X4648-RJ45-E, Cisco Catalyst 4500 Linecard, 48x10/100/1000 RJ45/E-Series/No Fan & PSU

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    WS-X4648-RJ45-E, Cisco Catalyst 4500 Linecard, 48x10/100/1000 RJ45/E-Series/No Fan & PSU

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    End-of-Life Notice
    End-of-Life Notice
    WS-X4648-RJ45-E is officially EOL. Service support ends on 2022-04-30.
    For full lifecycle details, see WS-X4648-RJ45-E EOL.
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    Official replacement model. Aligned with current deployment environments.
    WS-X4748-RJ45-E

    Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E Overview

    The Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E is an enterprise-class Gigabit Ethernet line card for Catalyst 4500 E-Series switches, delivering 48×10/100/1000 RJ-45 access ports in a compact, single-slot design. It supports key Gigabit Ethernet standards and advanced EtherChannel technology for high-availability aggregation across line cards. With a 2-to-1 wire rate, robust environmental tolerances, and extensive safety and EMC certifications, this module is ideal for scalable campus and branch networks in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

    Product Highlights

    48
    RJ-45 Ports
    10/100/1G
    Port Speed
    2:1
    Wire Rate

    Product Applications Scenarios

    Enterprise Network
    The WS-X4648-RJ45-E aggregates up to 48 Gigabit users per slot, simplifying wiring-closet design while enhancing resiliency with EtherChannel, cutting campus deployment and upgrade efforts by up to 30%.
    Data Center
    In midsize data centers, this line card delivers dense 10/100/1000 server access with standards-based 802.3 support, improving rack utilization and allowing flexible migration from Fast Ethernet to Gigabit.
    Service Providers
    For metro POPs, the WS-X4648-RJ45-E enables high-density Gigabit aggregation in Catalyst 4500 platforms, supporting strict environmental specs and certified EMC for carrier-grade access services.

    Product Features Comparison

      Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E Cisco WS-X4624-SFP-E Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E Cisco WS-X6724-SFP
    Model WS-X4648-RJ45-E WS-X4624-SFP-E WS-X4748-UPOE+E WS-X6724-SFP
    Brand Cisco Cisco Cisco Cisco
    Module Type E-Series 10/100/1000/Multigigabit Line Cards E-Series Gigabit Ethernet SFP Line Cards E-Series 10/100/1000/Multigigabit Line Cards Ethernet Module
    Port Configuration 48 × RJ-45 24 × SFP pluggables 48 × RJ-45 UPOE 24 × Gigabit Ethernet
    Supported Speed 10/100/1000 1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 1 Gbps per port
    Compatible Platform Catalyst 4500 Series (one slot) Catalyst 4500 Series (one slot) Catalyst 4500 Series (one slot) Catalyst 6500 / 7600 Series
    Installation Type Line card, plug-in, one slot Line card, plug-in, one slot Line card, plug-in, one slot Plug-in module

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Number Description
    WS-X4516-10GE Cisco Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine with 2×10GE X2 and 4×1GE SFP uplinks for WS-X4648-RJ45-E chassis
    A9K-AC-PEM-V2 Cisco ASR 9000 AC Power Entry Module, AC plug-in power module for high-availability deployments
    WS-X4624-SFP-E Cisco Catalyst 4500 24-port Gigabit SFP E-Series line card for mixed copper and fiber access designs

    Quality Certifications

    • ISO 14001
    • ISO 9001
    • RoHS
    • REACH
    • CE
    • FCC
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    Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E Specification

    Model
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    Brand
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    Type
    E-Series 10/100/1000/Multigigabit Line Cards
    Number of Ports
    48
    Port Speed
    10/100/1000
    Port Type
    RJ-45
    Wire Rate
    2-to-1
    Standards
    Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 803.3at, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3az; 1000BASE-X (GBIC), 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX/LH, 1000BASE-ZX, CWDM
    EtherChannel Technology
    Gigabit EtherChannel: all 1000 Mbps ports; 10 Gigabit EtherChannel: all 10 Gbps ports; IEEE 802.3ad (LACP): all 1000 Mbps ports; Port Aggregation Protocol (PagP): yes; Number of ports per tuple: 8; EtherChannel and IEEE 802.3ad across line cards: yes
    Slot Requirements
    Occupies one slot in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series platform
    Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)
    1.2 x 14.25 x 10.75 in. (3.0 x 36.2 x 27.3 cm)
    Operating Temperature
    32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
    Storage Temperature
    -40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C)
    Relative Humidity
    10% to 90%, noncondensing
    Operating Altitude
    -60 to 3000 m
    Safety Conditions
    Fiber optic lasers: Class 1 laser products
    Safety Certifications
    UL 1950; EN 60950; CSA-C22.2 No. 950; IEC 950; IEC 60950-1 2nd Ed.; EN 60950-1 2nd Ed.; UL 60950-1 2nd Ed.; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 2nd Ed.
    Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications
    FCC 15J Class A; VCCI Class A; CE Marking; EN 55022 Class A; EN 55024 Class A; CISPR 22 Class A; AS/NZ 3548; NEBS Level 3 (GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE); ETSI ETS-300386-2; EN 50121-4
    RoHS Compliance
    RoHS5
    Max Rated Power
    89 W
    Rated MTBF
    280,365 hours
    Weight
    8.08 kg

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    What accessories are available for the WS-X4648-RJ45-E?

    Accessories include additional heatsinks, power supplies, and spare rack mounting kits compatible with the Catalyst 4500 Series.

    How does WS-X4648-RJ45-E compare to other similar products?

    Compared to similar products, the WS-X4648-RJ45-E offers robust performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency for high-density networking.

    Can the WS-X4648-RJ45-E support POE?

    No, the WS-X4648-RJ45-E does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). For PoE requirements, consider the WS-X4648-RJ45V+E model.

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