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WS-C4948-10GE-E Overview
WS-C4948-10GE-E is a high-performance, rack-mount Ethernet switch built with a robust, modular architecture designed for enterprise and data center environments. It offers versatile power options with a redundant power supply configuration and supports both AC input and continuous power availability to ensure reliable network operations.
This switch is equipped with 48 user-facing 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports complemented by dedicated 10 Gigabit uplink ports, enabling efficient stacking and seamless scalability. Its optimized performance makes it ideal for bandwidth‐intensive use cases such as virtualization, high-density data aggregation, and core network deployments.
WS-C4948-10GE-E price is $5,873.00, a 69.1% saving from the Cisco list price of $19,000.00. WS-C4948-10GE-E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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WS-C4948-10GE-E Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 350 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 8 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C4948-10GE-E
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst 4948 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch – Enhanced
- Height
- 1.75
- Width
- 17.5
- Depth
- 29
- Weight
- 30 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| WS-C4948-10GE-E |  WS-C4948E |  4900M-X2-CVR |  WS-X4904-10GE |  4900M-BLK-CVR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Lite | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4948-10GE-E | WS-C4948E | 4900M-X2-CVR | WS-X4904-10GE | 4900M-BLK-CVR |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Under 12 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | POE+ |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 4948 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch – Enhanced | Cisco Catalyst 4948E Ethernet Switch | 4900M-X2-CVR High-Performance Enterprise Switch | WS-X4904-10GE 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module | 4900M Modular Black Cover Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
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Reviews & Ratings
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Paul Henderson
4
IP Services license enabled advanced features.
L
Lubna Shah
4
Reliable under constant load.
J
Jan Kowalski
4
Solid Cisco performance.
F
Faisal Mehmood
5
Smooth deployment.
C
Claire Adams
4
Enterprise ready.
Questions & Answers
What is the port density and uplink configuration of the Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-E switch?
The Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-E provides 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports plus two dual-purpose 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink slots for fiber or copper transceivers.
What is the total switching capacity and forwarding rate of the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
The switch features a nonblocking 176 Gbps switching capacity and forwards up to 130.95 million packets per second (Mpps).
Does the Cisco 4948 WS-C4948-10GE-E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No. The WS-C4948-10GE-E is a non-PoE/PoE+ switch and does not deliver power over Ethernet ports.
Which VLAN and security features does the WS-C4948-10GE-E offer?
The switch supports up to 4,094 VLANs, IEEE 802.1Q tagging, Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping and IP Source Guard.
Can multiple Cisco WS-C4948-10GE-E units be stacked?
No. The WS-C4948-10GE-E is a fixed standalone switch and does not support hardware stacking.
What management interfaces and protocols are available?
Management is via Cisco IOS CLI, Telnet/SSH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON, and Cisco Network Assistant for centralized monitoring.
Which power supplies are compatible with the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
Supported AC power modules include PWR-C49-750AC and PWR-C49-1000AC. Both are hot-swappable and redundant when two modules are installed.
Does the WS-C4948-10GE-E support Layer 3 routing?
No. This model is a Layer 2 switch only. It does not support dynamic or static Layer 3 routing protocols.
What cooling and fan options are used in the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
It includes two hot-swappable, variable-speed fans with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow orientation for flexible deployment.
What are the supported operating temperature and humidity ranges?
Operating temperature is 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) with relative humidity from 10% to 85%, noncondensing.
What memory and storage resources are built into the switch?
The WS-C4948-10GE-E ships with 512 MB DRAM and 256 MB of onboard flash memory for Cisco IOS images and configuration files.
What warranty and support options are available for the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
Cisco provides a 1-year limited hardware warranty. Optional SMARTnet contracts offer 24x7 support, advance replacements and software updates.
Which 10 GbE SFP+ modules are compatible with the uplink slots?
Compatible SFP+ optics include 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER and Cisco 10G DAC cables for short-reach connections.
How energy efficient is the Cisco 4948 switch?
While it does not support EnergyWise, the switch employs variable-speed fans and low-power PHYs to reduce energy consumption.
What are the ideal deployment scenarios for the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
It’s optimized for high-density Gigabit access in enterprise wiring closets, data center top-of-rack aggregation and server farms.
How can I upgrade the IOS firmware on the WS-C4948-10GE-E?
Use the CLI copy command to transfer a new IOS image via TFTP, FTP or SCP to flash, then set the boot variable and reload the switch.