Cisco 4948 - Manual
The Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE switch is a high-performance, rack-mounted Layer 2–4 network device designed for enterprise environments, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and advanced networking features. Its key focus areas include wire-speed switching, redundant power supplies, and robust security protocols like 802.1X authentication alongside support for Quality of Service (QoS), multicast routing, and VLAN management. Management capabilities span SNMP, CLI, RMON, and Cisco Network Assistant tools, ensuring centralized oversight and troubleshooting. The device also adheres to industry standards such as IEEE 802.3/802.1D/Q for Ethernet and Layer 2–3 protocols while offering modular hardware options like hot-swappable fans and power supplies.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE Product Overview and Physical Layout
- Page 2 – Key Features and Benefits of the Catalyst 4948-10GE
- Page 3 – Software Configuration and Performance Comparison
- Page 4 – Layer 2 and Layer 3 Feature Support
- Page 5 – Advanced Networking and Traffic Management
- Page 6 – Advanced Management and Security Features
- Page 7 – Network Management Protocols and MIBs
- Page 8 – MIBs, Industry Standards, and System Indicators
- Page 9 – Physical Specifications and Environmental Requirements
- Page 10 – Regulatory Compliance and Ordering Information
- Page 11 – Product Options, Warranty, and Support Services
- Page 12 – Cisco Technical Support Services
- Page 13 – Cisco Contact and Legal Information
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DATA SHEET
CISCO CATALYST 4948-10GE SWITCH
10 Gigabit Ethernet Switching for High-Performance, Rack-Optimized Server Switching
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Cisco
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Catalyst
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4948-10GE Switch is a wire-speed, low-latency, Layer 2–4, 1-rack-unit (1-RU), fixed-configuration switch for rack-optimized
server switching. Based on the proven Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series hardware and software architecture, the Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE offers
exceptional performance, bandwidth, and reliability for low-density, multilayer aggregation of high-performance servers and workstations.
The Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE offers 48 ports of wire-speed 10/100/1000BASE-T with 2 ports of wire-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (X2 optics).
Exceptional reliability and serviceability are delivered with optional internal AC or DC 1+1 hot-swappable power supplies and a hot-swappable
fan tray with redundant fans (Figures 1 and 2).
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch
Figure 2. Rear View of Cisco Catalyst 4948-10GE Switch with Dual Redundant Power Supplies and Removable Fan Tray
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About this manual
- Brand
- Cisco
- Model
- 4948
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 14
- File size
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Summary
Data sheet detailing the switch overview, configuration of 48 ports (10/100/1000BASE-T and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet), optional hot-swappable power supplies, and hot-swappable fan tray.
Details on wire-speed performance, power-supply redundancy, network security, and comprehensive management capabilities.
Comparison of software images and Layer 2–4 performance metrics between the Catalyst 4948 and Catalyst 4948-10GE switches, including QoS and multicast support for the 4948-10GE model.
