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.

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SKU: XS748T-100NES

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SKU: JL557A

Key Features:

Brand  HPE
Product Type Network switch
Switch type Managed
Switch layer L3
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 MDI/MDI-X Yes
10G support Yes
IGMP snooping Yes
Throughput 112 Mpps
Latency (1 Gbps) 3.8 µs
Latency (10 Gbps) 1.6 µs
Packet buffer memory 12.38 MB
MAC address table 32768 entries
Switching capacity 176 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support Yes
Processor frequency 1016 MHz
Memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Internal memory 1024 MB
Built-in processor Yes
Processor model ARM Cortex-A9
Packet buffer memory 12.38 MB
Stackable Yes
Power consumption (max) 980 W
Power supply included Yes
AC input voltage 200 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget 740 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Width 43.9 mm
Depth 442.5 mm
Height 324.2 mm
Weight 4.79 kg

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SKU: JL686A

Key Features:

Brand HPE
Type Network Switch - Managed
Switch Layer L2
Ports 48
Product colour white
Switch type Managed

Form factor

1U
Power consumption  460 W
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
IGMP snooping Yes
Active link detection Yes
Auto-sensing Yes
Copper ethernet cabling technology 1000BASE-T
Full duplex Yes
VLAN support Yes
Spanning tree protocol Yes
Routing entries 32
Rate limiting Yes
Port mirroring Yes
Number of VLANs 4093
Link aggregation Yes
IP routing Yes
Flow control support Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,1000,100 Mbit/s
10G support No
VLAN support Yes
Number of VLANs 4093
Number of VLANs 4093
Throughput 130.95 Mpps
MAC address table 16000 entries
Switching capacity 176 Gbit/s
Stackable Yes
Processor frequency 800 MHz
Memory type SDRAM / Flash
Internal memory 512 MB
Flash memory 256 MB
Built-in processor Yes
Processor model ARM Cortex-A9
Form factor 1U
Product colour White
Stackable Yes
Processor frequency 800 MHz
Rack mounting Yes
Built-in processor Yes
Loop protection Yes
BPDU filtering/protection Yes
SSH/SSL support Yes
IGMP snooping Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
DHCP features DHCP client, DHCP snooping
Multicast support Yes
Memory type SDRAM / Flash
Internal memory 512 MB
Flash memory 256 MB
Form factor 1U
Product colour White
Stackable Yes
Rack mounting Yes
Power supply included Yes
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Input current 0.2 A
Power source AC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) No
Width 43.9 mm
Depth 442.5 mm
Height 322.6 mm
Weight 4.52 kg

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SKU: GS348-100EUS

Key Features:

Brand Netgear
Product type Network Switches
Power connector DC-in jack
Power consumption (max) 23 W
AC input voltage 110 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical) 8.81 W
Input current 0.041666667
Power source AC
Form factor 1U
Product colour Black
Rack mounting Yes
Switch type Unmanaged
Quality of Service (QoS) support Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Auto MDI/MDI-X Yes
10G support No
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps) 1448000 pps
Jumbo frames 9216
Latency (1 Gbps) 4 µs
MAC address table 16000 entries
Switching capacity 96 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support Yes
Form factor 1U
Product colour Black
LED indicators Activity, Link, Power
Rack mounting Yes
LED indicators Activity, Link, Power
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 50 °C
Heat dissipation 7866 BTU/h
Width 440 mm
Depth 204 mm
Height 43.2 mm
Weight 3.15 kg
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SKU: JL814A

Key Features:

Brand HPE
Type Network Switch 
Switch Layer L2
Product colour White
Form Factor 1U
Power consumption 40.2 W
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 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Full duplex Yes
VLAN support Yes
Jumbo frames 9216
Throughput 77.37 Mpps
Latency (10-100 Mbps) 5.2 µs
Latency (1 Gbps) 2.8 µs
Packet buffer memory 1.5 MB
MAC address table 16000 entries
Switching capacity 104 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support Yes
SSH/SSL support Yes
IGMP snooping Yes
DHCP features DHCP client
Form factor 1U
Rack mounting Yes
Processor frequency 800 MHz
Memory type SDRAM
Internal memory 512 MB
Flash memory 256 MB
Built-in processor Yes
Processor model ARM Cortex-A9
Packet buffer memory 1.5 MB
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power source AC
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 15 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 15 - 95%
VLAN support Yes
Width 443 mm
Depth 253 mm
Height 43.9 mm
Weight 3.54 kg
Form factor 1U
Processor frequency 800 MHz
Rack mounting Yes
Built-in processor Yes
Packet buffer memory 1.5 MB
Memory type SDRAM
Internal memory 512 MB
Flash memory 256 MB
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SKU: USW-48

Key Features:

Brand Ubiquiti
Type Network Switch - Managed
Ports 48
Switch layer L2
Switching capacity 52 Gbit/s
Power consumption (max) 40 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) No
Operating temperature (T-T) -15 - 40 °C
Product colour Silver
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)
10G support No
Switching capacity 52 Gbit/s
Forwarding rate 77.376 Mpps
Certification CE, FCC, IC
Product colour Silver
LED indicators LAN, System
Housing material Steel
Certification CE, FCC, IC
Rack mounting Yes
Firmware upgradeable Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Fanless Yes
LED indicators LAN, System
Power consumption (max) 40 W
Power supply included Yes
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Power over Ethernet (PoE) No
Operating temperature (T-T) -15 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Width 442.4 mm
Depth 285 mm
Height 43.7 mm
Weight 3.9 kg
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£305.61£366.73 Ex VatInc Vat

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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

1: What is a 48 port switch used for?

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.

2: Should I choose a PoE or non-PoE 48 port switch?
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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.

3: What's the advantage of a 48-port gigabit switch?
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It delivers faster speeds and higher bandwidth, ideal for transferring large files or supporting multiple high-speed devices simultaneously.

4: Is a 48 port managed switch better than an unmanaged one?
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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.

5: Can I replace multiple smaller switches with one 48-port model?
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Absolutely. Upgrading to a 48 port network switch helps streamline your setup, reduce clutter, and improve performance.