DELL Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch is a wire-speed, low-latency Layer 2-4 switch featuring fixed configuration and a 1U form factor. It is specifically designed for server aggregation in high-performance data center environments. The switch offers 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (X2 modules).

With a switching capacity of 136 Gbps and a massive 16 MB shared buffer, the 4948-10GE handles bursts of traffic without dropping packets, ensuring smooth application performance. Running on Cisco IOS Software, it provides robust security features, advanced multicast support, and comprehensive IPv6 software capability. Its data-center-friendly design includes front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for mission-critical uptime.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: 102 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Buffer: 16 MB shared buffer for microburst management.

• Interface: 48 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 and 2 x 10GbE X2 slots.

• High Availability: Redundant 1+1 power supplies and hot-swappable fan trays.

• L3 Routing: Supports IP Base and IP Services for advanced routing protocols.