Cisco C1000-48P-4X-L Switch : 48-Port PoE+ , 10G Uplinks , Layer 3 Lite Cisco Switch

The Cisco Catalyst C1000-48P-4X-L is a high-performance 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small to medium businesses (SMBs), enterprise branch offices, and high-density Power over Ethernet (PoE+) deployments. It combines advanced Layer 3 Lite routing, 10G fiber uplinks, and enterprise-grade security in a compact, stackable form factor.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ 48 x Gigabit PoE+ Ports – Supports 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port, 740W total budget) for IP phones, wireless APs (Wi-Fi 6/6E), and IP cameras.
✔ 4 x 10G SFP+ Uplinks – Flexible 1G/10G fiber connectivity for high-speed backbone links.
✔ Layer 3 Lite Routing – Supports static routing, RIPv2, and inter-VLAN routing.
✔ Cisco DNA Center & Cloud Management – Simplified deployment with AI-driven analytics (subscription required).
✔ StackWise-80 Technology – Stack up to 8 switches (80Gbps backplane) for easier management.
✔ Advanced Security – 802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, and Cisco Cyber Vision for IoT protection.
✔ Energy Efficient – Complies with IEEE 802.3az (EEE) for reduced power consumption.

Technical Specifications (C1000-48P-4X-L)

Ideal Use Cases

✅ High-density Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments (supports multiple Cisco Catalyst 9100 APs)
✅ IP surveillance systems (PoE+ for 4K IP cameras)
✅ Branch office networks with 10G fiber backhaul
✅ Unified communications (VoIP phones + video conferencing)

Why Choose This Cisco Switch?

The C1000-48P-4X-L delivers enterprise-class features at an SMB-friendly price, making it ideal for growing networks needing scalable PoE, 10G uplinks, and secure management. Backed by Cisco’s TAC support and long-term firmware updates, it ensures reliable performance for years.

Best for: IT managers needing a future-proof, high-PoE switch with 10G scalability and Cisco’s trusted ecosystem.