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WS-X4248-FE-SFP
Cisco 4500 Line Card WS-X4748-UPOE+E Catalyst 4500E 48-Port...
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WS-X4248-FE-SFP is an advanced Ethernet module designed for integration into Cisco Catalyst switches, offering reliable access connectivity through 48 SFP interfaces. This module supports 10/100 Mbps data rates and ensures efficient data transmission using standardized TCP/IP protocols, making it an ideal solution for various network environments.
Engineered for modular installation, the WS-X4248-FE-SFP enables seamless upgrades and expansions in data center capacity while ensuring compatibility with mission-critical Cisco switching platforms. Its SFP connector type not only provides versatile connectivity options—including both fiber optic and copper media via appropriate SFP transceivers—but also supports advanced features such as auto-negotiation, QoS, and jumbo frames for optimized network performance.
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Scenario: A large university deploys the WS-X4248-FE-SFP line card in Cisco Catalyst 4500E to aggregate 48 Fast Ethernet edge switches and four 1G SFP uplinks into the campus core. Benefit: Enables scalable fiber backhaul at 4×1 Gbps, reduces latency by 30%, centralizes VLAN segmentation, and future-proofs network growth with hot-swappable modules.
Scenario: A multinational enterprise rolls out VoIP phones, wireless access points and HD video endpoints using the WS-X4748-UPOE+E (Catalyst 4500E 48-Port UPOE 10/100/1000 RJ45) card to deliver up to 60 W per port. Benefit: Delivers plug-and-play power and data over a single cable, cuts installation costs by 40%, ensures 24/7 uptime with redundant power feeds, and simplifies PoE budgeting through Cisco DNA Center.
Scenario: A mid-sized cloud provider implements dual line-card redundancy in Catalyst 4500E chassis—WS-X4248-FE-SFP for fiber aggregation and WS-X4748-UPOE+E for copper PoE+ endpoints—to serve VM hosts and IP security cameras. Benefit: Achieves 99.999% availability with nonstop forwarding and stateful switchover, streamlines maintenance via hot-swap support, and balances load automatically to maintain sub-millisecond failover SLAs.
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 WS-X4248-FE-SFP |  WS-X4306-GB |  WS-X4013+ |  WS-X4712-SFP+E |  WS-X45-SUP7L-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Supervisor Module |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ | N/A |
| Data Rate | 10/100 Mbps | 10Gbps | 40G | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst Switches | Cisco routers, switches, and servers | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco |
| Max Speed | 100Mbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, QoS, Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 12W | 25W | 12W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | SFP | Ethernet | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X4248-FE-SFP | WS-X4306-GB Network Module | WS-X4013+ | WS-X4712-SFP+E 10GbE SFP+ Ethernet Module | WS-X45-SUP7L-E |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 5.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 0.8 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs | N/A | N/A |
The WS-X4248-FE-SFP line card offers solid, stable performance for our network. It provides reliable, high-speed SFP connectivity without any issues.
The WS-X4248-FE-SFP is an excellent choice for reliable SFP connections. It performs flawlessly and integrates easily with our existing network.
We rely on the WS-X4248-FE-SFP for high-speed connectivity. It ensures smooth, uninterrupted communication and works perfectly in our network setup.
The WS-X4248-FE-SFP provides excellent performance. It's easy to install and delivers high-speed connectivity with minimal latency.
The WS-X4248-FE-SFP line card is reliable and efficient. It provides solid, fast connections across our network and handles heavy traffic seamlessly.
The WS-X4748-UPOE+E is a 48-port 10/100/1000 RJ45 Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE) line card for Cisco Catalyst 4500E chassis, providing up to 60 W per port.
This line card is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series E-model chassis equipped with Supervisor Engines 2T or later.
It offers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a packet forwarding rate of up to 104 Mpps for non-blocking performance.
Each RJ45 port delivers up to 60 W of UPOE power, supporting high-draw devices such as IP cameras, phones, and wireless access points.