Cisco WS-X6148-GE-45AF Catalyst 6500 48-Port Gigabit PoE Line Card
The Cisco WS-X6148-GE-45AF is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE line card for Catalyst 6500 switches, designed for enterprise access networks.
The Cisco WS-X6148-GE-45AF is a high-density Ethernet line card. It is designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches.
This module provides 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports using RJ-45 interfaces. It is ideal for enterprise access layer deployments requiring high port density.
The module supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE). This allows it to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras directly through Ethernet cables.
It is built for wiring closet and campus access environments. The card supports standard Layer 2 switching features, including VLAN and QoS capabilities.
The WS-X6148-GE-45AF uses a shared buffer architecture (1 MB per 8 ports). It supports a maximum frame size of 1518 bytes, making it suitable for traditional enterprise traffic workloads.
The module is hot-swappable, allowing installation or replacement without shutting down the switch.
This line card is commonly used in legacy enterprise networks, especially where PoE-powered devices are required at scale.
Key Features:
- 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Supports IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series
- Layer 2 switching with VLAN and QoS support
- Shared buffer architecture (1 MB per 8 ports)
- Hot-swappable module design
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