MS320-48FP-HW Cisco 48 Ports Managed Switch Refurbished

The Cisco MS320-48FP-HW is a robust and highly efficient managed switch designed to meet the diverse networking needs of modern businesses. This comprehensive guide will delve into the key features, technical specifications, and applications of the MS320-48FP-HW, providing a clear understanding of its capabilities.

10/100/1000Base-T Ports

The MS320-48FP-HW is equipped with 48 ports supporting various Ethernet speeds, including 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps. These ports offer versatility in connectivity, accommodating different devices and their bandwidth requirements within a network.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support

With a 740-watt power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, this switch can deliver power to connected devices over Ethernet cables. PoE simplifies network installation by eliminating the need for separate power sources for devices like IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras.

Redundant Power Supply Support

The MS320-48FP-HW supports redundant power supplies, ensuring higher availability and resilience in case of power supply failures. Redundancy minimizes the risk of network downtime, providing continuous operation even if one power source fails.

Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) Ports

In addition to the standard Ethernet ports, the switch features Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports. SFP+ ports offer higher speeds and are compatible with various types of SFP/SFP+ modules, allowing for fiber optic or high-speed copper connectivity.

Managed Switch Capabilities

The MS320-48FP-HW is a managed switch, providing administrators with granular control and monitoring of the network. Managed switches offer features like VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS), and security protocols, enabling efficient network management.

• 48 Ethernet Ports: These ports support auto-negotiation and can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps speeds, providing flexibility to accommodate various devices and network requirements.
• SFP+ Ports: The switch includes SFP+ ports that allow for high-speed uplinks or connections over fiber optic cables, enabling seamless integration into a network infrastructure.

• 740 Watt PoE: The PoE capability of 740 Watts ensures that the switch can deliver power to PoE-enabled devices without requiring separate power sources, simplifying deployment.

• Redundant Power Supply: Support for redundant power supplies adds a layer of reliability to the network infrastructure, minimizing downtime due to power supply failures.

• Cloud Managed Layer 3: The switch supports Layer 3 functionalities, allowing for advanced routing, inter-VLAN communication, and efficient traffic management.

• Rack Mountable: The switch is designed to be mounted in standard network equipment racks, facilitating easy installation and organization within network cabinets.

Enterprise Networks

The MS320-48FP-HW is well-suited for enterprise networks due to its high port density, PoE support, and managed capabilities. It can efficiently handle various devices and traffic types commonly found in corporate environments.

IP Telephony and VoIP

For businesses implementing IP telephony or VoIP systems, the switch's PoE capability simplifies deployment by providing power to IP phones over Ethernet cables, reducing installation complexity.

Surveillance Systems

In surveillance setups, the switch's PoE support can power IP cameras, and its high port density allows for the connection of multiple cameras, facilitating robust surveillance systems.

High-Speed Connectivity

The SFP+ ports enable high-speed connectivity and can be used for uplink connections to higher-layer switches or to support high-bandwidth applications.

The MS320-48FP-HW is a high-performance managed switch that is designed to support a wide range of networking applications and use cases. Some of the key performance features of the switch include:

• High throughput: The switch supports a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 132.5 Mpps, which allows it to handle large amounts of network traffic with minimal latency.
• High-density ports: With 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the switch provides a high port density that allows for the connectivity of a large number of devices in a compact form factor.
• Flexible uplink options: The switch supports both 10/100/1000Mbps and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) uplink ports, which allows for a wide range of connectivity options and support for high-bandwidth applications.
• Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE): This feature helps to reduce power consumption by automatically putting ports into a low-power state when they are not in use.
• Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports advanced QoS features such as priority queues, traffic shaping, and congestion control, which allows for the prioritization of important network traffic, such as voice and video.
• Advanced security: The switch supports a variety of security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, and IEEE 802.1X authentication, which helps to protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
• Scalability: The switch support for Cisco StackWise-480 technology that can stack up to 9 switch for 440Gbps Stack bandwidth and with this feature allows for easy scalability as the network grows.

• Improved traffic management: Layer 3 switches can use routing protocols such as OSPF or BGP to move data between different subnets within a network, which allows for more efficient traffic management and reduced congestion.
• Enhanced security: Layer 3 switches typically support advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), which allow for the creation of detailed security policies that can be applied to specific parts of the network.
• Better scalability: Because Layer 3 switches support routing protocols, they can be used to build large, hierarchical networks that can be easily expanded as needed.
• Increased availability: Layer 3 switches support features such as Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) which allow for the creation of redundant gateway and route failover for added resiliency
• Quality of Service (QoS): Layer 3 switches can also use Quality of Service (QoS) features such as priority queues and traffic shaping to ensure that important network traffic such as voice and video is given priority over less-important traffic.

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Model Number or SKU# MS320-48FP-HW
• Product Type: Layer 3 Switch

• Media Type: Supported Twisted Pair
• Total Number of Ports: 48 Ports Switch
• Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
• Network Technology: 10/100/1000Base-T
• Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
• Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
• Shared SFP Slot: No
• Layer Supported: 3
• Manageable: Yes
• Management Web-based Management
• DHCP
• SNMPD
• VLAN
• QoS

• Token Ring Port No
• LRE Port No
• Uplink Port Yes
• Bypass No
• Modular No
• Management Port No
• USB No
• Number of PoE+ (RJ-45) Ports 48
• Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
• Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable, Desktop

• PoE (RJ-45) Port: No
• Input Voltage: 220 V AC
• Input Voltage: 110 V AC
• Power Source: Power Supply
• Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes

Miscellaneous

• Package Contents Cloud-Managed L3 48 Port Gigabit 740W PoE Switch
• Rack Mount Hardware
• Desktop-Mount Hardware
• Certifications & Standards CSA (US)
• IC (Canada)
• CE (Europe)
• C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand)
• IEEE Standards:
• 802.3
• 802.3u
• 802.3ab
• 802.1p
• 802.1Q
• 802.1D
• 802.1ab
• Environmentally Friendly Yes
• Environmental Certification RoHS

In summary, the Cisco MS320-48FP-HW L3 Cloud Managed Switch is a powerful and versatile networking solution suitable for various applications. With its high port density, PoE support, redundant power capabilities, and managed features, it offers reliability, scalability, and advanced networking functionalities for modern businesses. Whether deployed in enterprise networks, surveillance systems, or environments requiring high-speed connectivity, the MS320-48FP-HW proves to be a robust and efficient networking solution.