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DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L
D-Link 48-port gigabit electrical service board (RJ45)
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DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L is a high-performance, scalable Layer 3 network switch engineered for modern enterprise environments. It features a robust architecture that supports advanced routing protocols and MPLS capabilities, ensuring reliable and efficient data transport. The device offers flexible power options with an AC power supply and operates in a non-POE mode, reducing complexity while providing power efficiency for high-density deployments.
Built with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports, DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L ensures seamless stacking and scalability for expanding networks. Its compact, rack-mount form factor coupled with resilient performance makes it ideal for campus networks, data centers, and branch offices where robust connectivity and secure management are essential.
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In a virtualized data center supporting 200+ VMs, IT teams deploy the DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L 48-port gigabit electrical service board (RJ45) as a top-of-rack aggregator. It trunks server uplinks over MPLS to core switches, delivering low-latency, non-blocking throughput and seamless VM mobility. Benefit: Maximizes port density and throughput, reduces oversubscription, and streamlines capacity planning.
A multi-building university implements the DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L in each distribution closet to carry student, faculty and administrative traffic over MPLS-tagged VLANs. It enforces QoS policies per department and isolates sensitive research networks. Benefit: Ensures scalable 48-port expansion, secure traffic separation, simplified QoS management and consistent SLAs across campus sites.
A regional telecom integrates the DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L into its metro edge chassis to provision managed MPLS VPN services to 50+ branch offices. Each port delivers gigabit performance with advanced label-based forwarding and redundant links. Benefit: Provides rapid service onboarding, carrier-grade reliability and SLA-driven performance with high port density and simplified maintenance.
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| Depth | 18 inches | 12 inches | 17 inches | 11 inches | 11 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L | DES-85-4TE-SFP+-MPLS-L | DES-8506 | DES-85-24GE-SFP | DES-85-MSU-VI |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo | Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Under 12 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 GE ports, 4 SFP uplink ports | 4 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP+ uplink ports | 24 fixed ports, 4 stacking ports | N/A | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP slots |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 50W | 150 W | 33 W | 85W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L Network Switch | DES-85-4TE-SFP+-MPLS-L | DES-8506 Series Stacking Gigabit Ethernet Switch | DES-85-24GE-SFP Gigabit Ethernet Switch | DES-85-MSU-VI High-Performance Managed Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 64 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 128 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 96 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 7 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Stable electrical service board with good MPLS functionality.
Deployed easily and performs as described.
Consistent connectivity with no faults.
Handles traffic reliably in production.
Solid board for enterprise switching needs.
The DES-85-48GE-TX-MPLS-L is a 1U rack-mountable switchboard offering 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with integrated MPLS support for carrier-grade and enterprise networks.
It provides 48 auto-negotiating RJ45 ports delivering 10/100/1000 Mbps throughput to meet high-speed connectivity requirements.
Yes, it offers full Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) capabilities for advanced traffic engineering and accelerated packet forwarding.
It delivers a non-blocking switching capacity of 96 Gbps and a maximum forwarding rate of 71.4 Mpps for sustained performance.