Cisco Catalyst 4948 WS-C4948E-F 48 Port L3 Gigabit Switch 15.2 OS Dual AC WSC4948EF

Description:

The Cisco WS-C4948E-F Catalyst switch is used in enterprise and data center network infrastructures to provide high-performance Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switching for core and aggregation network deployments. Commonly installed in corporate data centers, campus distribution layers, and enterprise backbone networks where high throughput and low-latency switching are required. Network administrators and system integrators use this switch for network core deployment, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy Cisco Catalyst switching platforms.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C4948E-F switch is commonly deployed in enterprise and campus network environments where high-speed switching and advanced Layer 3 routing are required at the distribution or aggregation layer. It is used in corporate data centers, telecommunications facilities, financial institutions, and large enterprise networks to connect access-layer switches, servers, and network infrastructure devices while supporting VLAN segmentation, advanced routing protocols, and efficient traffic handling across large network infrastructures.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: WS-C4948E-F
• Product Series: Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series
• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 × SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 320 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 250 Mpps
• Software Version: Cisco IOS 15.2
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
• Routing Features: Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, and advanced Layer 3 routing support
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Cisco network management tools
• Security Features: Access control lists, network authentication, traffic control features
• Power Supply: Dual AC power supplies
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable switch chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Catalyst C9300-48T-A Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C Core Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48T-4X-E Ethernet Switch