Key Features of Ethernet Switch
The WS-X6148V-GE-TX is a 48-port managed switch module for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series. Some key features of this switch module include:
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity: The switch has 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing high-speed connectivity for devices on the network.
- Quality of Service (QoS) features: The switch supports advanced QoS features, such as traffic shaping and prioritization, to ensure that mission-critical applications have the bandwidth they need.
- Virtual LAN (VLAN) support: The switch supports VLANs, allowing you to segment your network into smaller, more secure subnets.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support: The switch supports LACP, allowing you to bundle multiple physical ports together to form a single, high-bandwidth logical link.
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching: The switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, providing the flexibility to handle a wide range of network applications.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) support: The switch supports PoE, allowing you to power devices such as phones and wireless access points directly from the switch.
- High availability features: The switch includes features such as redundancy, failover, and hot-swappable modules to ensure that your network stays up and running in case of a failure.
More Specifications of Managed Switch
- 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X
- Support for 10/100/1000Mbps speeds
- Support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes
- IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex operation and backpressure for half-duplex operation
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and GVRP for VLAN management
- IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) for loop prevention
- IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
- IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for link aggregation and failover
- Cisco Flexible NetFlow for advanced traffic management and analysis
- Cisco Network Assistant for simplified switch management and configuration
- Cisco EnergyWise for energy management and monitoring
- Support for Cisco IOS Software for advanced features and functionality
- 1RU form factor, compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis
- Optional redundant power supply for increased reliability.
Security and Access Control
The WS-X6148V-GE-TX Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series 48 Ports Switching Module is a powerful and flexible network device that can be used to create high-performance switching and routing solutions. However, to ensure the security and integrity of your network, it is important to properly configure and manage the access control features of this module.
Access Control Lists (ACLs) are an important security feature of the WS-X6148V-GE-TX. These lists allow you to specify which IP addresses or protocols are allowed or denied access to your network. You can use ACLs to restrict access to specific IP addresses or protocols, or to block unwanted traffic from entering your network.
Another important security feature of the WS-X6148V-GE-TX is the use of Virtual LANs (VLANs). VLANs allow you to segment your network into smaller, isolated groups of devices, which can help to improve security and performance. You can use VLANs to create separate networks for different departments or users, or to isolate sensitive data from the rest of your network.
To ensure the security of your network, it is also important to properly configure the switch's security features. The WS-X6148V-GE-TX supports a variety of security features, including port security, which can be used to prevent unauthorized access to specific ports on the switch. Additionally, the switch supports features such as 802.1x authentication and RADIUS, which can be used to authenticate users and devices before allowing them access to the network.
Finally, it is important to regularly monitor and maintain the WS-X6148V-GE-TX to ensure that it is running at optimal performance and that all security features are properly configured and functioning. This includes regularly checking for software updates, monitoring the switch's logs for any suspicious activity, and performing regular backups of the switch's configuration.
General Information about this Cisco WS-X6148V-GE-TX
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# WS-X6148V-GE-TX
- Product Series: 350
- Product Type: Switching Module
Technical Information for Catalyst Switching Module
- Total Number of Ports 48
- Application/Usage Switching Network
- Form Factor: Plug-in Module
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
Performance of 48 Ports Switch
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Twisted Pair Cable Standard Category 6
- Twisted Pair Cable Standard Category 5e
- Twisted Pair Cable Standard Category 5
- Twisted Pair Cable Standard Category 3
Networking
- Ports: Gigabit Ethernet x 48
- Cabling Type: Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 1000Base-TX, Ethernet 100Base-TX
- Data Link Protocol: 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, GigE
- Data Transfer Rate: 1 GBPS
- Features: VLAN support
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s
Miscellaneous
- FCC Class A certified, CSA, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN55022, IEC950, UL 1950, IEC 825-1/EN 60825-1 class 1, VCCI Class A ITE
About Refurbished Products
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configurations on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
Managed Switches
The number of features and level of functionality improves with managed switches, making them ideal for enterprise and business applications. These switches are built with the command-line interface for ease of configuration. Equally, they support SNMP agents that come in handy when troubleshooting network issues.
The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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