Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-SLM2048T | Part #: SLM2048T | MPN: SLM2048T
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About the Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business switch
The Cisco Small Business SLM2048T delivers efficient Layer 2 switching architecture with a switching capacity of 96 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 71.4 Mpps, providing the throughput and responsiveness required for medium-sized enterprise deployments. This managed switch is purpose-built for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams seeking reliable, scalable connectivity without unnecessary complexity.
The SLM2048T (part number SLM2048T) combines 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports with 4 shared SFP uplink slots across 52 total ports, delivering flexible connectivity for mixed copper and fiber environments. Cisco engineered this platform with comprehensive Layer 2 intelligence: support for up to 256 IEEE 802.1Q VLANs, dual spanning tree protocols (STP and RSTP), IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation, and granular Quality of Service via 4 hardware queues per port with 802.1p CoS and DSCP marking. The 8,000-entry MAC address table ensures stable performance in dynamic network environments. Port-based network access control via IEEE 802.1X, combined with SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 support, enables both security and visibility across your infrastructure. Management is accessible through web GUI, CLI, or SNMP, while IEEE 802.3x flow control prevents packet loss during congestion.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Product Series: Cisco Small Business SLM Series
- Switch Type: Managed Layer 2
- Total Ports: 52 (48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T + 4 SFP uplink slots)
- Switching Capacity: 96 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 71.4 Mpps
- VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q, up to 256 VLANs
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-SLM2048T |
| Part Number | SLM2048T |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SLM2048T |
| Product Series | Cisco Small Business SLM Series |
| Switch Type | Managed |
| Layer | Layer 2 |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| 10/100/1000BASE-T Copper Ports | 48 |
| SFP Uplink Slots (Shared) | 4 |
| Switching Capacity | 96 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 71.4 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 8,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q, up to 256 VLANs |
| Spanning Tree Protocol | STP (802.1D), RSTP (802.1w) |
| Link Aggregation | IEEE 802.3ad LACP |
| Quality of Service | 4 hardware queues per port, 802.1p CoS, DSCP |
| Access Control | IEEE 802.1X port-based Network Access Control |
| SNMP | SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 |
| Management Interface | Web GUI, SNMP, CLI |
| Flow Control | IEEE 802.3x |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Rack Width | 19-inch standard |
| Mounting | Rack-mountable (rack-mount kit included) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business switch
What does the Cisco Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business switch do?
The Cisco Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business 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 Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco Cisco Business / Small Business switch SLM2048T Cisco Small Business / Business 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.