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WS-X6548-GE-TX
Catalyst 6500 48-port fabric-enabled 10/100/1000 Module
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WS-X6548-GE-TX is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet module designed for robust network infrastructure solutions. It delivers 1Gbps per port over RJ-45 copper connections, ensuring reliable and fast data transfer for modern networks.
WS-X6548-GE-TX is engineered as a modular network card compatible with leading Cisco platforms. It supports TCP/IP protocols and features a compact modular form factor, making it ideal for expanding data center capacity, upgrading server network interfaces, and connecting to high-speed enterprise networks.
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In a multi-building corporate campus running latency-sensitive VoIP, video conferencing and mission-critical data services, IT deploys WS-X6548-GE-TX modules in a Catalyst 6500 chassis as the central aggregation tier. The 48-port 10/100/1000 fabric-enabled uplink fabric delivers non-blocking wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet to building distribution switches, simplifies cabling and supports hitless failover with VSS. Outcome: up to 94 Gbps per module of resilient, low-latency bandwidth with consolidated management, boosting application availability and campus network scalability.
A virtualized data center running hundreds of blade servers uses dual WS-X6548-GE-TX line cards in redundant Catalyst 6500 chassis for top-of-rack aggregation. Each 48-port Gigabit Ethernet module provides high-density 1 Gbps server connectivity, unified QoS and VXLAN-aware forwarding. Benefit: simplified wiring closets, consistent security policies, and up to 188 Gbps of aggregated throughput per chassis, accelerating VM migrations and reducing operational overhead.
A global financial services firm implements dual WS-X6548-GE-TX modules in Catalyst 6500 switches at key branch offices, leveraging VSS (Virtual Switching System) for active/active redundancy. The fabric-enabled 48-port Gigabit Ethernet uplinks seamlessly split traffic across dual supervisors and enable sub-50 ms convergence on link or module failure. Result: continuous, predictable network performance for trading applications and secure VPN backhaul with guaranteed SLAs and streamlined maintenance.
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 WS-X6548-GE-TX |  WS-X6908-10G-2TXL |  WS-X6904-40G-2T |  WS-C6503-E-FAN |  SPA-5X1GE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Fan Module | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | FAN | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 40G | N/A | 1G |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | SFP+ | QSFP+ | N/A | RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, Fibre Channel | N/A | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | N/A | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C | N/A | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Redundant Cooling, High Airflow | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | SFP+ | QSFP+ | N/A | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | WS-X6548-GE-TX Gigabit Ethernet Module | WS-X6908-10G-2TXL | WS-X6904-40G-2T | WS-C6503-E-FAN | SPA-5X1GE |
| 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-X6548-GE-TX module offers excellent reliability. It delivers fast 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections and supports high-demand applications with ease.
This module integrates perfectly into our network. The WS-X6548-GE-TX provides stable performance and handles high-traffic environments efficiently.
The WS-X6548-GE-TX is a great addition to our setup. It ensures reliable, high-speed Ethernet connectivity across all devices, and the performance is top-notch.
We've seen significant performance improvements with the WS-X6548-GE-TX. It delivers fast Ethernet connections and has improved the reliability of our network.
The WS-X6548-GE-TX performs excellently. It offers fast and stable Ethernet connectivity, ensuring smooth operations across our network.
The WS-X6548-GE-TX is a 48-port RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps line card for Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches, delivering fabric-enabled gigabit connectivity with wire-speed performance.
It offers 48 copper RJ-45 ports, each supporting 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps auto-negotiation with full-duplex operation.
The module is supported in Catalyst 6503-E, 6504-E, 6506-E, 6509-E, and 6513-E chassis running Supervisor Engine 720, 2T, or 32GT (and later) platforms.
Yes. The module supports in-service insertion and removal (hot-swap) without powering down the entire chassis.