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SF550X-48
48 x 10/100 ports, 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (2 x 10GBase-T/SF...
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SF550X-48 Overview
SF550X-48 is a high-performance network switch designed with a robust, scalable architecture that ensures reliable connectivity in enterprise environments. It features a versatile port configuration with 48 Ethernet ports and additional SFP uplink slots, supporting both 10/100/1000 connectivity while ensuring consistent performance under heavy network loads.
SF550X-48 offers flexible power options through an AC power supply and is engineered for seamless stacking and scalability, making it ideal for expanding network infrastructures. Its managed features coupled with Layer 2 capabilities and detailed port expansion options cater to demanding use cases including campus networks, branch offices, and data center access layers.
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SF550X-48 Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- IOS
- IP Services
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Manufacturer Part Number
- SF550X-48
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 RJ45 ports, 4 SFP uplink slots
- Product Name
- SF550X-48 Stackable Gigabit Managed Switch
SF550X-48 Use Case
Campus Backbone Aggregation with SF550X-48-48 for Multi-Building Networks
In a university campus environment, the SF550X-48-48 (48 x 10/100 ports, 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet with 2 x 10GBase-T/SFP+ combo and 2 x SFP+) serves as the core distribution switch to aggregate traffic from multiple departmental access switches. By leveraging its dual copper/fiber 10G combo uplinks, IT teams establish high-speed, redundant paths between buildings, simplify VLAN segmentation and enforce QoS for VoIP and e-learning. Benefit: delivers up to 40 Gbps of backbone throughput, reduces inter-building latency below 1 ms and ensures campus-wide network resilience and scalability.
Top-of-Rack Virtualization Switch for VMware Environments
In a mid-sized data center hosting VMware ESXi clusters, the SF550X-48-48 is deployed at the Top-of-Rack to connect 1 GbE management ports and 10 GbE vmotion/storage uplinks. With 48 x 10/100 ports dedicated to hypervisor management and 2 x 10GBase-T plus 2 x SFP+ for dedicated vmotion and iSCSI traffic, teams isolate control, VM-to-VM and storage traffic across separate VLANs. Benefit: achieves deterministic 10 Gbps throughput for high-performance VMs, simplifies network segmentation and drives a 30% reduction in oversubscription risk.
High-Definition Media Production and Backup Infrastructure
A post-production studio uses the SF550X-48-48 switch to connect 48 editing workstations over 1 Gbps links and two NAS arrays over 10 GbE fiber, plus a 10GBase-T backup server. The combo SFP+/copper ports support flexible media workflows, enabling editors to stream 4K and 8K footage from shared storage while running real-time renders. Benefit: accelerates large file transfers by up to 5x, maintains consistent throughput under heavy load and provides non-stop connectivity for critical project backups.
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Product Comparison Table
 SF550X-48 |  SF550X-24P |  SG550XG-24T |  SG550XG-48T |  SF550X-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 12 inches | 12 inches | N/A | 12.8 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 | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SF550X-48 | SF550X-24P | SG550XG-24T | SG550XG-48T | SF550X-24 |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 8 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 RJ45 ports, 4 SFP uplink slots | N/A | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports; 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 370 W | 150W | N/A | 55W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | SF550X-48 Stackable Gigabit Managed Switch | Cisco SF550X-24P 24-Port PoE Managed Switch | Cisco SG550XG-24T | Cisco SG550XG-48T Smart Switch | SF550X-24 24-Port Managed Gigabit 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 | No | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 104 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A | 56 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 208 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A | 112 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | N/A | 16 lbs | 14 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17.2 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Gideon Harris
4
Easy-to-manage, reliable, and professional-grade switch for enterprise use.
H
Harper Irving
5
Smooth operation and minimal downtime across all ports.
I
Isaac Jacobs
3
Durable and efficient switch for medium-to-large office deployments.
J
Jade King
4
Reliable and consistent gigabit performance for business-critical networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the SF550X-48 switch?
The SF550X-48 is a fully managed 48×10/100 Ethernet switch with four 10 Gigabit uplink ports (2×10GBase-T/SFP+ combo, 2×SFP+), advanced Layer 2+ features, and a 1U rack-mount design.
How many VLANs does the SF550X-48 support?
The SF550X-48 supports up to 256 VLANs via IEEE 802.1Q tagging, enabling granular network segmentation and traffic isolation.
Does the SF550X-48 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, the SF550X-48 does not provide PoE; it is designed exclusively for data-only environments.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the SF550X-48?
The SF550X-48 delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity with a packet forwarding rate of up to 131 Mpps.