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C6800-48P-SFP
C6K 48-port 1GE Mod: fabric-enabled with DFC4
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C6800-48P-SFP Overview
C6800-48P-SFP is engineered with a resilient modular architecture that delivers high performance and scalable connectivity for enterprise networks. It offers flexible power options including support for redundant power supplies, ensuring consistent uptime and improved energy efficiency.
This switch features 48 PoE-enabled 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports along with 4 dedicated 1G SFP uplink ports, enabling easy stacking and seamless network expansion. Its high throughput and robust design make it ideal for campus connectivity, branch office deployments, and converged network environments.
C6800-48P-SFP price is $13,811.00, a 78.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $64,136.00. C6800-48P-SFP is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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C6800-48P-SFP Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 370 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- C6800-48P-SFP
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 352 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 6800-48P-SFP Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11.5 inches
- Weight
- 22 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
 C6800-48P-SFP |  C6800-48P-TX |  C6880-X-LE-16P10G |  C1-C6816-X-LE |  C1-C6880-X-LE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.5 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C6800-48P-SFP | C6800-48P-TX | C6880-X-LE-16P10G | C1-C6816-X-LE | C1-C6880-X-LE |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 16 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 PoE Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | N/A | 16 fixed Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | Fixed port configuration with expansion slot for additional modules |
| Power Consumption | 370 W | 370 W | N/A | 150 W | 250 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 6800-48P-SFP Switch | Cisco Catalyst C6800-48P-TX | Cisco C6880-X-LE-16P10G Switch | C1-C6816-X-LE Enterprise Stackable Switch | C1-C6880-X-LE 48-Port 10G Stacking Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A | 640 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Dashiell Kingsley
5
Stable fabric-enabled module for high-density deployments.
E
Emory Caldwell
4
C6800-48P-SFP integrates smoothly into Catalyst chassis.
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Finnegan Ashcroft
5
Consistent enterprise network performance and scalability.
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Garrison Pembroke
5
Reliable 48-port SFP module with predictable uptime.
H
Hadrian Whitlock
5
Strong fiber connectivity for data center environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco C6800-48P-SFP switch?
The Cisco C6800-48P-SFP is a Catalyst 6800 series 48-port 1 Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP uplinks, fabric-enabled architecture and DFC4 for programmable forwarding.
How many PoE ports does the C6800-48P-SFP support?
The C6800-48P-SFP supports 48 PoE+ ports delivering up to 30 W per port and a total PoE budget of up to 1440 W for high-power endpoint devices.
What is the role of DFC4 in the Catalyst 6800?
The Cisco Distributed Forwarding Card 4 (DFC4) boosts switching capacity to 2.6 Tbps per slot, enabling wire-speed forwarding, advanced QoS, and hardware-based security.
Can I stack multiple C6800-48P-SFP switches?
Yes. The Catalyst 6800 supports Cisco StackWise Virtual, allowing up to two switches to operate as a single logical chassis with up to 10 Tbps of fabric capacity.
Which uplink modules are compatible with the C6800-48P-SFP?
This model accepts Cisco SFP and SFP+ modules, including 1 GbE and 10 GbE transceivers, offering flexible uplink choices for diverse network designs.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the C6800-48P-SFP?
With DFC4, the C6800-48P-SFP delivers up to 155 million packets per second (mpps) and 2.6 Tbps of system bandwidth per module slot.
How is network resiliency ensured on the Catalyst 6800?
The Catalyst 6800 features dual redundant power supplies, hot-swappable modules, graceful software upgrades, and hardware forwarding cards to minimize downtime.
Which network management tools work with this switch?
You can manage the C6800-48P-SFP with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or the onboard Cisco IOS XE CLI and REST APIs for automation.
What security features are available on the C6800-48P-SFP?
It offers MACsec encryption, TrustSec segmentation, dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, and hardware-accelerated ACLs to protect your network.
Does the C6800-48P-SFP support virtualization features?
Yes. It supports Cisco Application Virtual Switch (AVS), VXLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI integration, and hardware-offloaded tunneling for multi-tenant environments.
What power supply options are available?
It ships with dual N+1 redundant 1100 W AC or DC power supplies, with optional upgrades to 2700 W units for expanded PoE headroom.
How energy-efficient is the Catalyst 6800 series?
The switch uses Cisco EnergyWise and ASIC-level power management to reduce power consumption during low-utilization periods.
What warranty covers the C6800-48P-SFP?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 90 days of software updates and optional SMARTnet support for advanced replacement and global services.
Which environments are ideal for deploying this switch?
The C6800-48P-SFP is ideal for enterprise campus cores, distribution layers, data center top-of-rack aggregation, and high-density PoE edge deployments.
How do I upgrade the IOS XE software on the C6800-48P-SFP?
Use Cisco IOS XE’s In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) via Cisco Prime or CLI to apply updates without disrupting traffic forwarding.
What licensing options are available for advanced features?
Cisco DNA Essentials, Advantage, and Premier subscriptions unlock advanced automation, analytics, security, and lifecycle management capabilities.