Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C4948-10GE-E | Part #: WS-C4948-10GE-E | MPN: WS-C4948-10GE-E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor, 10GbE interface. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948-10GE-E is a fixed-configuration, Layer 2/3 managed switch designed for high-density enterprise access and aggregation deployments. Built on the Catalyst 4500 platform architecture, it delivers 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet alongside two integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplink ports, providing substantial bandwidth headroom for upstream aggregation links. The switch operates under Cisco IOS Enterprise Services software, enabling advanced r Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-WS-C4948-10GE-E |
| Part Number | WS-C4948-10GE-E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Platform | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration |
| Total Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) + 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplinks |
| Uplink Interfaces | 2 x X2 10GE (supports SR, LR, ER, CX4 X2 modules) |
| Switching Capacity | 136 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 101.2 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 55,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4,094 VLANs |
| Routing Protocols | OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, IS-IS, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, DVMRP |
| IPv6 Support | Hardware-based IPv6 routing and ACLs |
| Layer 2 Protocols | IEEE 802.1D STP, 802.1s MSTP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.3ad LACP, 802.1Q trunking |
| QoS | Hardware-based QoS; 8 queues per port; DSCP, CoS marking and policing |
| Security Features | 802.1X, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, Private VLANs, Port Security, ACLs |
| Management | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SPAN, RSPAN, Telnet, SSH v2, TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Cisco IOS CLI |
| Software | Cisco IOS Enterprise Services |
| Power Supply | Internal AC power supply; redundant power supply supported via RPS 2300 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Dimensions | 44.45 mm H x 444.5 mm W x 508 mm D (1RU) |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3ae, 802.3z |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948-10GE-E Cisco Catalyst switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.