Description
Product Overview of the Cisco Line Card Switch
The Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E is a high-performance line card designed for the Catalyst 4500E Series Switches. It offers 48 Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet ports, providing power and data connectivity to various network devices. As a part of the Catalyst 4500E Series, this line card enhances network efficiency and scalability.
Understanding Line Cards and Their Role
Line cards are key components in modular switches like the Catalyst 4500E Series, expanding their functionality by adding ports and specific features. The WS-X4748-UPOE+E line card, with its 48 PoE Ethernet ports, enables the switch to power and connect numerous devices across the network.
Features of Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E Line Card Switch48 Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet Ports
The line card offers 48 ports that support Power Over Ethernet, capable of providing power and data connectivity to devices simultaneously.
Importance of Power Over Ethernet (PoE) in Networking
Power Over Ethernet plays a significant role in networking environments:
Simplicity and Efficiency
PoE enables the transmission of both power and data over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying installations and reducing clutter.
Versatile Applications
PoE technology is widely used in scenarios where powering devices remotely or in locations without power outlets is required, such as in IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
Benefits of Using Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E Line Card SwitchEnhanced Connectivity
The line card’s 48 PoE Ethernet ports provide ample connectivity for various devices, eliminating the need for separate power sources.
Use Cases for Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E Line Card SwitchEnterprise Networks
Ideal for enterprise networks where numerous devices need to be connected and powered efficiently, such as VoIP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras.
Data Centers
Suitable for data centers where a multitude of devices and equipment require connectivity and power through a central switching infrastructure.
Industrial Environments
Useful in industrial settings where rugged and efficient connectivity solutions are needed for powering and connecting devices in harsh environments.
High-Performance for 48 Ports Service Module
The WS-X4748-UPOE+E is a service module for the Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series switch. It provides 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet, with each port capable of providing up to 60 watts of Power over Ethernet (PoE+), as well as an additional 8 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. This service module is designed to provide high-performance switching and PoE capabilities for enterprise networks.
High-Reliability of Catalyst 4500E Series
The WS-X4748-UPOE+E Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series 48-port service module is designed to provide high reliability to the network. High reliability refers to the ability of the module to maintain network uptime and availability, even in the event of component failures or other disruptions. This is achieved through a combination of hardware and software features.
- Hardware redundancy: The module includes hardware redundancy features such as hot-swappable power supplies and fans, allowing for the replacement of failed components without disrupting network operations.
- Software redundancy: The module supports software redundancy features such as Cisco’s Flexible NetFlow (FNF) and Virtual Switching System (VSS), allowing for the creation of virtual switch clusters that can continue to operate even if one or more physical switches fail.
- High-availability: The module is designed to provide high availability to the network, reducing downtime and increasing network availability.
- Redundant supervisor: The module is equipped with a redundant supervisor engine, ensuring that if one supervisor fails, the other takes over and provides continuity to the network operations.
- Resilient network architecture: The module has been designed to work with other Cisco products that provide resilience to the network, such as Cisco’s Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), and FlexLink which can help to detect and recover from link failures quickly.
All these features and functionalities work together to provide high reliability to the network, ensuring that the network can continue to operate effectively even in the event of component failures or other disruptions, providing business continuity, and reducing downtime.
Resiliency and High Availability
The WS-X4748-UPOE+E Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series 48 ports service module provides resiliency and high availability features to ensure that the network remains up and running in case of failure. Some of these features include:
- Redundant Power Supplies: The service module can be configured with redundant power supplies to ensure that power is always available to the network in case of a power supply failure.
- Hot Swappable: The service module is hot-swappable, meaning that it can be replaced without shutting down the switch, minimizing downtime.
- Redundant Supervisor Engines: The 4500E series switch supports redundant supervisor engines, which can take over if the primary supervisor fails, ensuring that the network remains up and running.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): This protocol allows multiple physical connections to be bundled together to form a single logical connection, providing redundancy and increased bandwidth.
- Flexible NetFlow (FNF): This feature allows the administrator to monitor the network traffic and identify potential bottlenecks, allowing them to take proactive measures to prevent network downtime.
General Information about this Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# WS-X4748-UPOE+E
- Product Name: WS-X4748-UPOE+E Service Module
- Product Type: Service Module
Technical Information for Service Module
- Application/Usage: Primarily for Data Networking
Interfaces / Ports
- Interfaces/Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN
- Interfaces/Ports Details: 48 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T UPoE LAN
Performance
- Connectivity Media: Twisted Pair 10/100/1000Base-T
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 Mbps Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate: 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility: Designed for Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Switches
- Green Compliance: Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHS-5
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature: -40 °F
- Max Storage Temperature: 167 °F
Compatibility
- Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Line Card, 4503-E, 4503-E Data Bundle, 4503-E PoE Bundle, 4506-E, 4506-E PoE GE Bundle, 4507R+E, 4507R-E, 4507R-E Data Bundle, 4507R-E PoE Bundle, 4510R+E, 4510R-E
In summary, the Cisco WS-X4748-UPOE+E Catalyst 4500E Series Universal Line Card Switch, with its 48 Power Over Ethernet Ethernet ports, stands as a robust and efficient solution for expanding connectivity and powering devices within the Catalyst 4500E Series switches. Its ability to power devices over Ethernet cables, providing both power and data connectivity, makes it highly versatile for various applications, including enterprise networks, data centers, and industrial environments. Cisco’s commitment to providing scalable and efficient networking solutions positions the WS-X4748-UPOE+E as a vital component for seamless connectivity and power distribution across networks.
