Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48-Port 10/100/1000 (RJ45) WSX4648RJ45E

Description:

The Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card is used in Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series modular switches to provide high-density 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity for enterprise network access and distribution layers. Commonly installed in corporate campus networks, enterprise data centers, and large institutional network infrastructures where multiple devices require reliable wired network connections. Network administrators and system integrators use this line card for switch expansion, port density upgrades, replacement of existing modules, and deployment of scalable Ethernet connectivity within Catalyst 4500 modular switching systems.

Applications:

The Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45-E line card is widely used in enterprise and campus network environments where modular switches provide large numbers of Ethernet ports for connected devices. It is commonly deployed in corporate offices, universities, hospitals, and government facilities where desktop computers, IP phones, wireless access points, and network printers connect to centralized switching infrastructure through high-density Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WS-X4648-RJ45-E
• Product Type: Ethernet Switch Line Card
• Series: Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series
• Total Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Interface Type: RJ-45 copper Ethernet
• Port Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation
• Switching Support: Layer 2/Layer 3 switching (dependent on supervisor engine)
• Installation Type: Modular line card for Catalyst 4500 chassis
• Compatible Chassis: Catalyst 4500 E-Series switches
• Form Factor: High-density switch module
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Operating Environment: Enterprise campus and data center networks

Common Replacements:

• Cisco WS-X4748-RJ45-E Catalyst 4500 Line Card
• Cisco WS-X4648-RJ45V-E Catalyst 4500 Line Card
• Cisco WS-X4624-SFP-E Catalyst 4500 Line Card