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WS-C4948-S is a high-performance network switch engineered with a robust modular architecture that supports a versatile range of power options and connectivity ports. Designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise and data center environments, it incorporates stacking capabilities that ensure seamless scalability and high throughput performance.
WS-C4948-S delivers reliable Layer 2 switching with efficient management and connectivity options, catering to use cases that require both secure edge deployments and rapid network expansion. Its design emphasizes consistent performance and ease of integration into existing infrastructures, making it a solid choice for scalable network solutions.
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In a global e-commerce data center, operators deploy the WS-C4948-S as a top-of-rack aggregation switch to connect 48 1GbE servers into the core network. Its non-blocking backplane and redundant power supplies deliver sub-3 µs latency, streamline cabling by 40%, and guarantee 99.99% uptime for mission-critical applications.
At a multi-floor corporate headquarters, network engineers install the WS-C4948-S at the distribution layer to support high-density PoE for VoIP phones, video conferencing endpoints, and IoT devices. Advanced QoS and non-stop forwarding reduce call drops by 30%, centralize policy enforcement, and maintain seamless voice/video performance across 1,200 users.
A managed services provider leverages the Cisco WS-C4948-S as the spine switch in its VMware ESXi cluster to enable live VM migrations across 48 blade servers. Wire-speed forwarding, hot-swap modules, and dual fans ensure zero packet loss during vMotion, accelerate deployment by 50%, and uphold SLAs for enterprise customers.
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 WS-C4948-S |  WS-X4993-F |  WS-C4948-10GE |  WS-C4948E-F-E |  WS-X4904-10GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | N/A |
| IOS | LAN Lite | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4948-S | WS-X4993-F | WS-C4948-10GE | WS-C4948E-F-E | WS-X4904-10GE |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber |
| Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 48 Ports | N/A |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Under 12 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | N/A | 48 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 × 10GE SFP+ uplink ports | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 350 W | 350 W | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst 4948-S Switch | Enterprise Modular Stackable Switch WS-X4993-F | Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE | Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E-F-E Switch | WS-X4904-10GE 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | N/A |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 32 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | N/A |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 64 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 256 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G |
| Weight | 16 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 29 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A |
Stable gigabit switching for access layer.
Good performance for legacy networks.
Predictable throughput.
Easy to manage.
Reliable hardware.
The Cisco WS-C4948-S is a fixed, managed Layer 2/3 access switch with 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and four SFP Gigabit uplinks.
The WS-C4948-S provides 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for high-density Gigabit connectivity in campus and data center access layers.
The WS-C4948-S includes four SFP Gigabit uplink ports that support fiber connectivity for flexible network aggregation.
The Cisco WS-C4948-S delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and up to 130 Mpps forwarding performance at wire speed.