Description
Introduction to the 48 Ports Switch
The ME-X4748-SFP-E is a high-performance switch designed for enterprise-level networks. It is a member of the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series and offers 48 ports for connecting devices. The switch is modular, which means that it can be configured with different module types to support various network protocols and speeds.
The “SFP” in the model number indicates that the switch has Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports for connecting to other devices using fiber-optic cables. These SFP ports provide high-speed connectivity options for devices such as servers, storage systems, and other network devices.
The “E” in the model number indicates that it is part of the E-Series, which is a line of switches designed for enterprise-level networks. These switches are optimized for high-bandwidth applications and offer advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), security, and network resiliency.
The ME-X4748-SFP-E also supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) which allows it to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras over the Ethernet cables.
In addition, it runs on the Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of features and capabilities that enable customers to easily deploy, manage and troubleshoot their networks.
Power Options and Redundancy
The ME-X4748-SFP-E Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48 Ports Switch offers several options for power and redundancy.
Power options:
- The switch supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) which allows it to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras over the Ethernet cables.
- The switch can be powered by an external power supply, which provides redundancy in case of a power failure.
Redundancy options:
- The switch supports the Cisco StackWise-480 technology which allows multiple switches to be connected and operate as a single logical switch, providing redundancy and resiliency in case of a switch failure.
- The switch also supports the Cisco FlexStack-Plus technology which provides a unified data plane and single configuration across the stack of switches, increasing the resiliency of the network.
- The switch supports for redundant power supply options, which ensures that the switch can continue to operate in the event of a power supply failure.
- The switch has a redundant supervisor engine to prevent a single point of failure.
Security and Management
The ME-X4748-SFP-E Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48 Ports Switch offers several features for security and management.
Security features:
- The switch supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Admission Control (NAC), and IEEE 802.1x to help secure the network.
- It also supports Cisco TrustSec which provides comprehensive security solutions that include identity and access control, security group tagging, and security group access control.
- The switch also supports Cisco IOS Firewall and Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to provide additional security.
Management features:
- The switch runs on the Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of features and capabilities that enable customers to easily deploy, manage, and troubleshoot their networks.
- The switch also supports the Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) which is a free, centralized management application that simplifies the configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco switches and routers.
- The switch also supports the Cisco Prime infrastructure which provides a centralized management solution that enables customers to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot their networks.
- The switch supports SNMP, syslog, and NetFlow for monitoring and troubleshooting.
- The switch also supports Cisco EnergyWise which is a technology that helps customers monitor and reduce energy consumption in their networks.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Part Number ME-X4748-SFP-E
- Brand Name Cisco
- Device Type Switch – 48 ports
- Enclosure Type Plug-in module
- Subtype Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports 48 x Gigabit SFP
- Jumbo Frame Support 9216 bytes
- Features Cisco Gigabit EtherChannel, Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) support, Jumbo Frames support, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ae, IEEE 802.3az
Expansions And Connectivity:
- Interfaces 48 x Gigabit LAN SFP
Software / System Requirements:
- OS Required Cisco IOS XE
