Cisco C1000-48T-4G-L Network Switch

Product Overview

The Cisco C1000-48T-4G-L Network Switch delivers a powerful and reliable Layer‑2 switching solution designed for small to medium businesses, branch offices, and enterprise edge deployments. Moreover, it includes 48 gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 SFP uplinks, giving you high‑density connectivity and flexible uplink options. As a fixed‑configuration, rack‑mountable 1RU switch, it fits easily into standard network racks and supports robust features for network management, security, and performance.

Key Features in Detail

High port density & flexible uplinks: The switch offers 48 × 10/100/1000BASE‑T (RJ45) ports for wired devices, plus 4 × 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity or uplink aggregation.

Strong forwarding capacity: It delivers switching capacity up to 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate up to 130.94 Mpps (with 64‑byte L3 packets), ensuring smooth data flow even under heavy network load.

Robust VLAN and routing support: The switch supports up to 256 active VLANs and both IPv4 and IPv6 routing — including 542 direct IPv4 routes, 256 indirect IPv4 routes, 414 direct IPv6 routes, and 128 indirect IPv6 routes.

Management flexibility: Administrators can manage the switch through web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), and even through USB console or Bluetooth — giving multiple ways to configure and monitor the network.

Security and network protection: It supports security features like 802.1X authentication, ACLs, SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer), and BPDU Guard — helping secure the network and guard against layer‑2 attacks.

Network monitoring & manageability: With sFlow support for sampled flow monitoring, IT teams can monitor traffic patterns, plan capacity, and troubleshoot issues proactively.

Enterprise‑grade reliability:

The switch is built with a strong hardware architecture, offers a high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and includes a limited lifetime warranty — enhancing long-term stability and reducing unexpected downtime.

Why Choose This Switch

You should choose Cisco C1000-48T-4G-L if you want a dependable, high‑performance, and manageable switching solution that scales well for office networks, small data centers, or branch offices. Furthermore, because of its 48 gigabit ports plus SFP uplinks, it easily supports many wired devices and offers flexibility for fiber uplinks or uplink aggregation. In addition, the strong forwarding capacity and VLAN/routing support make it suitable for networks handling heavy traffic or segmented networks with multiple departments.

Also, its management flexibility — via CLI, web UI, SNMP, or even Bluetooth/USB console — simplifies configuration and ongoing management. Equally important, its security features help protect your network from unauthorized access and network‑layer threats. Moreover, its reliability and warranty coverage make it a long-term investment that minimizes risk of downtime or hardware failure.

Additional Advantages

• The switch is rack‑mountable (1RU), so it integrates easily into existing network racks.

• It supports both IPv4 and IPv6, ensuring future‑proof compatibility as your network evolves.

• With support for many VLANs and advanced routing, you can segment your network logically (e.g., separate guest, staff, IoT, server networks).

• Its broad management support (SNMP, CLI, web UI, USB, Bluetooth) offers flexibility — handy if you manage networks remotely or with different tools.

• The inclusion of SFP uplinks gives you upgrade paths (fiber links, uplink redundancy, uplink aggregation) without replacing the main switch.

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