48 Port Switches
When you need serious capacity for high-density networking environments, a 48-port switch is the ideal backbone. Perfect for medium to large businesses, schools, data centers, or growing enterprise networks, a 48 port network switch can connect dozens of devices with ease while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Key Features:
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Type | Network Switch - Managed |
| Ports | 48 |
| Switch layer | L2 |
| Power consumption | 195 W |
| Ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Management protocols | VigorACS, VigorConnect, Vigor |
| Routing protocols | CDP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP |
| SFP module slots quantity | 4 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Auto-sensing | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X | Yes |
| 10G support | No |
| Switching capacity | 104 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 77.38 Mpps |
| Throughput | 52 Gbit/s |
| Authentication type | RADIUS |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Stainless steel |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Speed |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Fanless | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Speed |
| Power consumption (max) | 45 W |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power source | AC/DC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 32 W |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 32 |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 195 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Width | 442.4 mm |
| Depth | 285 mm |
| Height | 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 4.52 kg |
| Manual | Yes |
Key Features:
| Brand | HPE |
| Type | Network Switch - Managed |
| Switch Layer | L3 |
| Ports | 48 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Switch type | Managed |
|
Form factor |
1U |
| Power consumption | 44.2 W |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3x |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Spanning tree protocol | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Link aggregation | Yes |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| 10G support | Yes |
| Throughput | 98.6 Mpps |
| Latency (1 Gbps) | 1.9 µs |
| Latency (10 Gbps) | 1.8 µs |
| Packet buffer memory | 12.38 MB |
| MAC address table | 8192 entries |
| Switching capacity | 176 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| DHCP features | DHCP client |
| Multicast support | Yes |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Airflow direction | Side-to-side airflow |
| Virtual stacking (units) | 16 |
| Processor frequency | 1016 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 4096 MB |
| Flash memory | 16 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor model | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Packet buffer memory | 12.38 MB |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 200 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power source | AC |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | No |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 95% |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Width | 443 mm |
| Depth | 247 mm |
| Height | 43 mm |
| Weight | 3.02 kg |
| Virtual stacking (units) | 16 |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1016 MHz |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Packet buffer memory | 12.38 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 4096 MB |
| Flash memory | 16 MB |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Key Features:
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
| Type | Network Switch - Managed |
| Ports | 48 |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Power consumption | 720 W |
| Ports type | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 32 |
| Power connector | AC-in jack |
| 2.5G Ethernet (copper) ports quantity | 16 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1x |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Yes |
| Port mirroring | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Flow control support | Yes |
| Broadcast storm control | Yes |
| 10G support | No |
| Virtual LAN features | Voice VLAN |
| IPv4 routes | 12000 |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| MAC address table | 32000 entries |
| Switching capacity | 224 Gbit/s |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Forwarding rate | 167 Mpps |
| Throughput | 112 Gbit/s |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Loop protection | Yes |
| IGMP snooping | Yes |
| DHCP features | DHCP guarding, DHCP relay, DHCP server, DHCPv6 snooping |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Display type | LCM |
| Backlight display | Yes |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Grey |
| LED indicators | System |
| Housing material | SGCC |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Power consumption (max) | 820 W |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Redundant power supply (RPS) support | Yes |
| Power source | AC |
| Power connector | AC-in jack |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port | 15.4 W |
| Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity | 32 |
| Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget | 720 W |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supported | PoE+, PoE++ (4PPoE) |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) voltage | 57 V |
| Power over Ethernet 4PPoE (PoE++) ports quantity | 16 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -5 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Heat dissipation | 341.2 BTU/h |
| VLAN support | Yes |
| Number of VLANs | 1000 |
| Virtual LAN features | Voice VLAN |
| Width | 442.4 mm |
| Depth | 399.6 mm |
| Height | 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
| Rack mount kit | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | Power |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Housing material | SGCC |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Compliance certificates | CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) |
| LED indicators | System |
| Rack mount kit | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | Power |
Key Features:
| Brand | Cisco |
| Type | Network Switch |
| Switch Layer | L3 |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Power | 790W |
| Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity | 48 |
| Switch type | Managed |
| Ports specification | 48 x 1G (1G/100M/10M) UPOE + 4 x 25G SFP+ |
| Managed | Yes |
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) | UPOE |
| PoE Budget | 790W |
| Forwarding rate | 220.22 Mpps |
| Switching capacity | 296 Gbps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32000 |
| VLANs supported | 4094 |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP-4, IS-IS, RIP-1, RIP-2, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, PIM-SM, EIGRP for IPv6, OSPFv3, PIM-SSM, MSDP, policy-based routing (PBR), RIPng, MPLS, MSTP |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Interfaces | 40 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 ¦ 4 x 25GBase-X SFP+ uplink ¦ 1 x network stack device ¦ 1 x management (LAN) RJ-45 ¦ 1 x console ¦ 1 x USB 2.0 ¦ |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Flash | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | 0 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -5 °C |
| MTBF | 304,970 hours |
| Power Supply | Internal power supply |
| Included Accessories | N/A |
| Width | 44.4 cm |
| Depth | 33.4 cm |
| Height | 4.3 cm |
| Weight | 5.45 Kg |
Whether you're running multiple access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, or workstations, these switches provide both the bandwidth and scalability needed to keep everything running smoothly.
Choose the Right 48 Port Ethernet Switch
Our range of 48 port ethernet switches includes a variety of options to suit different needs and budgets:
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48 Port PoE Switch: Ideal for setups requiring Power over Ethernet. These switches can power devices like IP phones, security cameras, and wireless access points directly—removing the need for separate power adapters.
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48-Port Gigabit Switch: For environments that require fast data transfer and minimal latency. These gigabit switches are great for large file transfers, video conferencing, and real-time applications.
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Managed Switch: Provides advanced features such as VLANs, traffic prioritization, and network monitoring. A 48 port managed switch is recommended for IT teams managing complex infrastructures.
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Non-PoE Switch: If power delivery isn’t needed, a non-PoE switch is a cost-effective solution that still offers excellent connectivity and reliability.
Why Upgrade to a 48 Port Switch?
Compared to 24 port switches, a 48 port switch gives you double the connections in a similar rack-mountable form factor. It’s perfect for growing businesses that need to scale quickly without multiple daisy-chained switches. These switches often come with features like stacking capability and 10GbE uplinks, ensuring your network can handle future expansion.
Whether you’re upgrading from a smaller switch or building a brand-new infrastructure, the best 48 port switches are built to last, with features to optimize uptime, security, and performance.
FAQs – 48 Port Switches
It’s used to connect up to 48 wired devices, making it suitable for enterprise networks, server rooms, or large offices requiring high-volume connectivity.
Choose a 48 port PoE switch if you need to power network devices like IP cameras and access points. For standard networking, a
non-PoE switch is more affordable.
It delivers faster speeds and higher bandwidth, ideal for transferring large files or supporting multiple high-speed devices simultaneously.
Yes, if you need advanced network management features like traffic monitoring, VLAN configuration, or port control. Otherwise,
unmanaged switches offer a simpler plug-and-play setup.
Absolutely. Upgrading to a 48 port network switch helps streamline your setup, reduce clutter, and improve performance.