WS-C4948 Cisco Catalyst 4948 48-Port Layer-3 Network Switch

Cisco Catalyst 4948 WS-C4948

The Cisco Catalyst 4948 (WS-C4948) is a 48-port Layer 3 switch from Cisco, part of the Catalyst 4900 Series, built for aggregation and core layers that carry traffic between access switches, servers and the network edge. The series is designed for top-of-rack and aggregation switching.

A total of 48 ports gives you room to grow without adding another switch. Standards-based Ethernet ensures interoperability with routers, firewalls, servers and endpoints from other vendors. Consolidating connections on one switch keeps patch panels tidy and troubleshooting quick.

Full management capabilities let your IT team tune performance, enforce policies and monitor every port. Layer 3 capability enables routing between VLANs on the switch, reducing load on your router and lowering latency. Management is based on Cisco IOS, a platform familiar to network engineers. Applying vendor firmware updates, where offered, is good practice for security and reliability. Bundling ports with link aggregation adds both throughput and redundancy between switches. Switches like this form the backbone of everyday network communication, linking users to applications, storage and the internet.

Adding this unit expands capacity without a costly network redesign. A UPS on the network rack keeps connections alive through short power outages. Placing capable switching at the aggregation layer reduces bottlenecks as user and device counts grow. Redundant topologies with alternate paths are well supported at this layer. It acts as a consolidation point between access switches, server farms and the network edge. The Cisco Catalyst 4948 (WS-C4948) is a smart investment for anyone who needs Cisco Catalyst 4900 switching.

Highlights

• 48 ports
• Layer 3
• Cisco IOS

• No. Of Ports: 48-Ports

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