Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-S 4948-10GE 48 Port Gigabit +10GB Switch w single AC 15.0 OS WSC494810GES

Description:

The Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-S Ethernet Switch is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch used in Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series enterprise networking systems to provide Gigabit Ethernet access with integrated 10 Gigabit uplink connectivity. It features 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink interfaces designed to support high-bandwidth connections between access, aggregation, and core network layers. Commonly installed in enterprise campus networks, data center aggregation environments, and corporate distribution layer infrastructures, this switch delivers reliable high-speed connectivity for critical network operations. Network administrators, maintenance teams, and system integrators use this switch for upgrading network infrastructure, replacing legacy switches, or expanding high-performance enterprise network deployments.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-S switch is used in enterprise network infrastructures to provide high-density Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with high-speed 10 Gigabit uplinks for backbone and aggregation connections. It is commonly deployed in data center access layers, enterprise campus networks, and corporate distribution switching environments where large volumes of network traffic require stable and high-performance switching. Organizations install this switch to maintain scalable network performance and ensure reliable communication between network layers.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-C4948-10GE-S
• Alternate Part Number: WSC494810GES
• Product Type: Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 4900 Series
• Total Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 uplink interfaces
• Switching Capacity: Up to 136 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 101 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
• Operating System: Cisco IOS 15.0
• Management Interface: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Power Supply: Single AC power supply (expandable for redundancy)
• Cooling: Integrated cooling fan system

Common Replacements:

• Cisco WS-C4948E-S
• Cisco WS-C3850-48T-S
• Cisco C9300-48T-E