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WS-X4748-SFP-E
Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine II+10GE, 2x10GE (X2) and 4x1...
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WS-X4748-SFP-E is a high-performance Ethernet switch module that features 48 SFP ports operating at 1Gbps, specifically engineered for modular chassis systems. Designed for seamless integration with Cisco platforms, it supports industry-standard TCP/IP protocols and offers reliable connectivity for network backbone applications.
This module’s compact, modular design simplifies installation and is ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server network interfaces. With plug-and-play compatibility and high-speed SFP connectivity, WS-X4748-SFP-E delivers efficient and scalable network performance in modern enterprise environments.
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In a multi-building enterprise campus, the WS-X4748-SFP-E Supervisor Engine II+10GE in Catalyst 4500 aggregates 48 fiber-connected access switches and delivers dual 10 GbE X2 uplinks plus 4 × 1 GbE SFP ports for core connectivity. Hardware-accelerated QoS and advanced Layer 3 services ensure low-latency voice/video and secure inter-VLAN routing. Outcome: streamlined distribution layer, 50% faster application delivery and scalable support for up to 10 000 users.
In a virtualization-driven data center, the WS-X4748-SFP-E aggregates 48 1 GbE server links and uplinks to the core over dual 10 GbE X2 ports, enabling wire-speed east-west VM migration and inter-host communication. Integrated hardware-based security, VLAN segmentation and multicast optimize multi-tenant compliance and high-performance computing. Outcome: up to 40% improvement in VM migration throughput, sub-millisecond latency and simplified DevOps provisioning.
Service providers deploying Metro Ethernet rely on the WS-X4748-SFP-E in Catalyst 4500 to terminate up to 48 customer fiber circuits and trunk aggregated traffic over 2 × 10 GbE X2 uplinks to the backbone, with 4 × 1 GbE SFP ports for OAM and management. MPLS, advanced QoS and hardware resiliency deliver carrier-grade SLAs. Outcome: five-nines availability, rapid service turn-up and scalable growth without forklift upgrades.
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| WS-X4748-SFP-E |  WS-X45-SUP8L-E= |  WS-F4531 |  WS-X4712-SFP-E |  WS-X4606-X2-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Supervisor Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Supervisor Engine |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Supervisor Module | Ethernet | SFP | N/A |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | N/A | 10G | 1G | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP | N/A | SFP+ | SFP | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | N/A | TCP/IP, iSCSI, Fibre Channel | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | PCIe | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | N/A | 10Gbps | 1G | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Redundancy, High Availability, Modular Integration | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames | Routing, Switching, QoS, High Availability |
| Power Consumption | 60W | N/A | 5W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP | N/A | Ethernet | SFP | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X4748-SFP-E | WS-X45-SUP8L-E= | WS-F4531 High-Speed Ethernet Module | WS-X4712-SFP-E | WS-X4606-X2-E Enhanced Supervisor Engine |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The WS-X4748-SFP-E line card is perfect for high-bandwidth applications. It provides stable, high-speed connectivity and is ideal for our growing network.
The WS-X4748-SFP-E delivers excellent performance. It's easy to deploy and ensures fast, stable connectivity across our network.
The WS-X4748-SFP-E is an excellent addition to our network. It handles high-density environments and provides fast, reliable connections.
The WS-X4748-SFP-E offers fantastic performance. It delivers solid, high-speed connections and integrates smoothly with our existing network.
The WS-X4748-SFP-E is a solid line card. It provides fast, stable connectivity and works flawlessly in our high-demand network.
The Catalyst 4500 Supervisor Engine II+10GE (WS-X4748-SFP-E) is a high-performance supervisor module that delivers advanced Layer 2/3 switching, 2×10 GbE X2 uplinks and 4×1 GbE SFP ports for the Catalyst 4500 chassis.
It delivers up to 64 Gbps of bidirectional switching capacity and up to 30 million packets per second (Mpps) of line-rate forwarding performance for data-intensive networks.
The Supervisor Engine II+10GE is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 4500 and 4500-E series chassis that support Supervisor Engine II or higher (for example, 4510R+E and 4507R+E).
It features 2 10 GbE X2 uplink ports and 4 1 GbE SFP uplink ports, plus support for up to 48 line-rate Gigabit Ethernet ports on compatible line cards.
Yes. It supports redundant supervisor configurations in dual-dating mode, Stateful Switchover (SSO), and nonstop forwarding to ensure seamless failover and minimal network disruption.
It supports the full Cisco IOS feature set for Enterprise and Service Provider deployments, including advanced QoS, multicast, ACLs, MPLS, VPN, and Cisco TrustSec security.
Power down the chassis, insert the Supervisor Engine II+10GE into the system slot, secure with captive screws, reconnect power, and reload the chassis to auto-discover the module.
Yes. It interoperates with all Cisco Catalyst 4500 line cards released for Supervisor Engine II or later, ensuring seamless integration with existing blades.
The Supervisor Engine II+10GE supports up to 4,096 VLANs and up to 24,000 MAC addresses, enabling large-scale deployment of virtualized and segmented networks.
Yes. The X2 ports are compatible with standard 10 GbE optics or DAC cables, allowing seamless uplink connectivity to data center or core switches.
The Supervisor Engine II+10GE consumes approximately 75 Watts and operates within a 0°C to 40°C ambient temperature range with front-to-back airflow in the Catalyst 4500 chassis.
Use Cisco’s Embedded File System or an external TFTP/FTP/SCP server. Copy the new IOS image into flash and update the boot variable, then reload the supervisor.
Yes. It offers hierarchical QoS, weighted fair queuing, low-latency queuing, and PIM-SM/DM, IGMP snooping, MSDP, and MVR for robust multicast deployment.
It supports Cisco TrustSec, 802.1X, MACsec (with SFP+ modules), dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, ACLs, and Control Plane Policing for comprehensive network protection.
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty plus optional SMARTnet® service for 24×7 technical support, hardware replacement, and IOS software upgrades.
Compared to Supervisor Engine V, the II+10GE offers lower throughput and fewer advanced features but delivers cost-effective performance for midsize deployments.
The Cisco part number is WS-X4748-SFP-E. Contact your authorized Cisco reseller or visit the Cisco ordering portal to check availability and pricing.