Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-WS-C4948E | Part #: WS-C4948E | MPN: WS-C4948E
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About the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1U form factor, GbE interface. The Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E is a fixed-configuration, Layer 2/3 managed switch belonging to the Catalyst 4500 series, purpose-built for high-density access and aggregation deployments in enterprise environments. It delivers 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet alongside four integrated SFP+ uplink slots supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet, all within a compact 1RU form factor. The switch is powered by the Catalyst 4500 Series Supervisor Engine architecture, providing hardware-a 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-C4948E |
| Part Number | WS-C4948E |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Interface | GbE |
| Product Series | Cisco Catalyst 4500 |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 x SFP+ (1GbE / 10GbE) |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 55,000 entries |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Budget | 748 W (with optional PoE power supply) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Routing Protocols | Static routing, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4,094 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q) |
| Spanning Tree | IEEE 802.1D STP, Rapid PVST+, IEEE 802.1s MSTP |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| QoS | Hardware-based QoS with 8 egress queues per port; DSCP, CoS marking and policing |
| Security Features | IEEE 802.1X, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP Snooping, Port Security, ACLs |
| Management | CLI (Console/SSH/Telnet), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS Software |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supply supported; AC and DC options available |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.75 x 17.5 x 16.9 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 42.9 cm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch
What does the Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch do?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E 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-C4948E Cisco Catalyst switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 WS-C4948E 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.