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ME-X4248-FE-BX
Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 6-E, 2x10GE(X2) w/...
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ME-X4248-FE-BX is a high-performance Ethernet module engineered to deliver reliable connectivity in modern data centers and enterprise networks. Designed to handle speeds up to 40Gbps, it features robust SFP+ connectors that ensure seamless integration with routers, switches, and servers while supporting critical TCP/IP protocols.
Built with scalability and efficiency in mind, the ME-X4248-FE-BX employs a PCIe form factor for effortless installation and maintenance in high-speed networking environments. This module is ideal for expanding data center capacity, upgrading server network interfaces, and establishing high-speed connections, with support for features such as auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS.
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In a multinational corporate campus, network architects deploy the ME-X4248-FE-BX/Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 6-E with dual 10GE (X2) uplinks and Twin Gig ports to aggregate access switches and deliver seamless VoIP, video conferencing, and IoT traffic. By leveraging hardware-accelerated QoS, Stateful Switchover (SSO) and Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), the solution guarantees sub-50 ms failover and deterministic traffic shaping. Outcome: 3× higher uplink throughput, 99.999% availability, and consistent service-level compliance for 5,000+ endpoints.
A cloud-hosting provider integrates the Supervisor Engine 6-E into its Catalyst 4500 E-Series leaf architecture to support live VM migration, storage traffic and container platforms. The 2×10GE uplinks to spine switches and Twin Gig to storage arrays deliver host-class low-latency forwarding and VXLAN segmentation. Outcome: 40% improvement in east-west traffic performance, transparent VM mobility across pods, and simplified network operations through unified policy and telemetry.
A regional telecom operator outfits its POPs with the ME-X4248-FE-BX Supervisor Engine to terminate customer fiber circuits, enforce per-subscriber QoS and MPLS-L2VPN. Twin Gig SFP ports enable redundant feeder links, while 10GE uplinks backhaul aggregated traffic to the core. Outcome: granular SLA enforcement for 1,000+ business customers, 30% reduction in provisioning time via automation, and scalable 10G service delivery without forklift upgrades.
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| ME-X4248-FE-BX |  ME-X4248-FE-SFP |  WS-X4624-SFP-E |  WS-X4748-SFP-E |  WS-F4531 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | SFP | SFP | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 40Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10G |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI, Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | PCIe | Modular | Modular | Modular | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 55°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 70°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Series | Cisco | Routers, Switches, Servers |
| Max Speed | 40Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | SFP | SFP | SFP | Ethernet |
| Product Name | ME-X4248-FE-BX High-Performance Ethernet Module | ME-X4248-FE-SFP | Cisco WS-X4624-SFP-E Ethernet Services Module | WS-X4748-SFP-E | WS-F4531 High-Speed Ethernet Module |
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The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 6-E is a high-performance control and management module for the 4500 E-Series chassis, offering 2 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (X2) ports and support for redundant Twin Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E delivers 160 Gbps of system bandwidth, up to 32 Mpps routing throughput, and supports advanced features such as Cisco IOS XE programmability and hardware-based multicast.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E includes 2 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet X2 ports plus support for up to 8 optional Twin Gigabit Ethernet ports via additional line cards.
Yes, the Supervisor Engine 6-E supports redundant supervisors in a Cisco StackWise Plus or VSF deployment to provide nonstop forwarding and hitless failover.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E runs Cisco IOS XE 3.9E or later, offering programmability, enhanced security, and advanced automation via RESTCONF and Python scripting.
Each Supervisor Engine 6-E slot delivers up to 160 Gbps of switching capacity, enabling low-latency, line-rate forwarding across all ports.
Yes, the Supervisor Engine 6-E is backward-compatible with all Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series chassis running IOS XE 3.9E or later, requiring a simple software upgrade.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E offers Cisco Stateful Switchover (SSO), Nonstop Forwarding (NSF), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to ensure continuous network availability.
Maximum power consumption for the Supervisor Engine 6-E module is 140 watts, and it supports Cisco EnergyWise for real-time power monitoring.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E integrates TrustSec for role-based access control, MACsec encryption, Control Plane Policing, and comprehensive threat defense capabilities.
Yes, the Supervisor Engine 6-E provides 8 hardware queues per port, Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), and hierarchical QoS for deterministic traffic handling.
Full feature access requires Cisco DNA Essentials or Advantage licensing, enabling advanced Layer 3 services, FlexStack-Plus, and Cisco Prime integration.
It is ideal for enterprise campus aggregation, data center leaf-spine architectures, and service provider edge networks requiring high throughput and programmability.
ISSU on the Supervisor Engine 6-E follows a two-step process: install the new IOS XE image in standby, verify compatibility, then commit the upgrade with zero packet loss.
The Supervisor Engine 6-E delivers sub-microsecond latency at line rate for both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic across all ports.
Cisco SMARTnet support is recommended and provides 24×7 access to Cisco TAC, next-business-day hardware replacement, and software updates.
The module includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship with Cisco’s return for repair service.
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