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CATALYST 4948E IPB 48PORT 10/100/1000+ 4 SFP+ AC P/S
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WS-C4948E-S Overview
WS-C4948E-S is a high-performance enterprise-class Ethernet switch engineered with a robust fixed-configuration architecture, delivering 48 10/100 Ethernet downlink ports alongside four 1G SFP uplink slots. Designed for scalability and reliability, it offers versatile power options via an AC power supply and supports stacking to expand network capacity within a compact, rack-mount form factor.
This managed Layer 2 switch excels in performance for campus LAN environments and small to medium-sized business deployments by offering advanced features such as enhanced port expansion and efficient switching capacities. Its optimized design and proven architecture make it an ideal solution for network edge connectivity and reliable data handling in diverse use cases.
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WS-C4948E-S Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- WS-C4948E-S
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Lite
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 128 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48x10/100 Ethernet ports, 4x SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 32 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 32 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 64 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E-S Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
WS-C4948E-S Use Case
Campus Aggregation with WS-C4948E-S Catalyst 4948E for High-Density Gigabit Access
In a global enterprise campus, the WS-C4948E-S Catalyst 4948E IP Base 48-port 10/100/1000 switch with four 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks serves as the aggregation layer at each wiring closet. It consolidates up to 48 edge devices and trunk links traffic over four 10 Gb uplinks into the core. Benefit: delivers 176 Gbps non-blocking throughput, reduces inter-switch latency by 15%, and scales seamlessly to support future 10 GbE expansion while ensuring consistent performance and simplified management.
Top-of-Rack Server Aggregation in Virtualized Data Centers
In a VMware ESXi cluster, servers with multiple 1 GbE NICs connect to the WS-C4948E-S Catalyst 4948E IP Base switch’s 48 Gigabit ports. Four 10 Gb SFP+ ports aggregate uplinks to the distribution core using LACP. Benefit: achieves sub-1 ms latency and non-blocking performance for live migrations, optimizes vMotion traffic with hardware QoS, and supports high-density virtual workloads with 176 Gbps switching fabric and advanced Layer 3 routing.
Branch Office Core for Unified Communications and Redundancy
In a 100-user branch office, the WS-C4948E-S Catalyst 4948E IP Base switch provides 48 Gigabit connections for desktops, IP phones, and wireless access points, plus four 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks to the WAN router. Utilizing built-in HSRP, EIGRP, and QoS features, it prioritizes voice and video conferencing traffic. Benefit: improves call quality by 30%, delivers 99.999% uptime through rapid failover, and simplifies deployment with centralized management and IP Base licensing.
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Product Comparison Table
 WS-C4948E-S |  WS-C4948-S |  WS-C4948-10GE-E |  WS-X4992 |  WS-C4948-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 18 inches | 29 | 12 inches | 14.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 256 MB | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Base | IP Services | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS-C4948E-S | WS-C4948-S | WS-C4948-10GE-E | WS-X4992 | WS-C4948-E |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 8 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48x10/100 Ethernet ports, 4x SFP uplink ports | N/A | N/A | 4 expansion slots available | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 1G SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 350 W | 200 W | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E-S Ethernet Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4948-S Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4948 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch – Enhanced | WS-X4992 High-Performance Stacked Switch | Cisco Catalyst 4948E Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 32 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 64 Gbps | 64 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 352 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 16 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 16 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Nimra Yaseen
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Stable switching.
T
Tobias M'ller
5
Predictable behavior.
K
Kamran Akhtar
3
Good reliability.
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Amy Cooper
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Satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E-S switch?
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C4948E-S is a 1RU Layer 3 Ethernet switch featuring 48 10/100/1000 ports and 4 SFP+ uplinks, powered by the IP Base feature set for advanced routing and switching.
How many Ethernet and SFP+ ports does the Catalyst 4948E (WS-C4948E-S) provide?
The Catalyst 4948E provides 48 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP+ slots, each supporting up to 10 Gbps fiber or copper connectivity.
What switching capacity and forwarding performance does the WS-C4948E-S deliver?
It delivers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and forwards traffic at 130.9 million packets per second (Mpps) for line-rate performance across all ports.
Does the WS-C4948E-S support Layer 3 routing protocols?
Yes. With the IP Base license, it supports IPv4/IPv6 static routing, OSPF, EIGRP stub, VRRP, and basic multicast routing (PIM Sparse-Mode).