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: JL661A

Key Features:

Brand Ubiquiti
Type Network Switch 
Switch Layer L3
Product colour Black
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity 48
Switch type Managed
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Networking standards IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
VLAN support Yes
Spanning tree protocol Yes
Rate limiting Yes
Transmission distance (max) 10 km
Throughput 369 Mpps
Latency (1 Gbps) 2.28 µs
Latency (10 Gbps) 1.46 µs
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
MAC address table 29490 entries
Switching capacity 496 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support Yes
SSH/SSL support Yes
IGMP snooping Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
DHCP features DHCP server
Multicast support Yes
Routing protocols BGP, BGP4, IP, OSPF
Form factor 1U
Product colour Black
Stackable Yes
Rack mounting Yes
Physical stacking (units) 10
Processor frequency 1800 MHz
Memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory 8000 MB
Flash memory 32000 MB
Built-in processor Yes
Processor model ARM Cortex-A72
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
Stackable Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Power supply included No
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget 1440 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 15 - 95%
VLAN support Yes
Width 442 mm
Depth 385 mm
Height 44 mm
Weight 5.72 kg
Physical stacking (units) 10
Form factor 1U
Product colour Grey
Stackable Yes
Processor frequency 1800 MHz
Rack mounting Yes
Built-in processor Yes
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
Memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory 8000 MB
Flash memory 32000 MB
In Stock
£9,699.93£11,639.92 Ex VatInc Vat
SKU: JL663A

Key Features:

Brand HPE
Type Network Switch 
Switch Layer L3
Product colour Black
Form Factor 1U
Power consumption 75 W
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity 48
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Console port USB
Networking standards IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1ak, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3bt
VLAN support Yes
Spanning tree protocol Yes
Port mirroring Yes
Transmission distance (max) 10 km
Throughput 369 Mpps
Latency (1 Gbps) 2.28 µs
Latency (10 Gbps) 1.46 µs
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
MAC address table 32000 entries
Switching capacity 496 Gbit/s
Number of queues 8
Number of multicast groups filtered 8000
SSH/SSL support Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
IGMP entries 8000
DHCP features DHCP relay, DHCP server
Number of multicast groups filtered 8000
Multicast support Yes
MLD entries 4000
IPv6 multicast entries 8000
IPv4 multicast entries 8000
Routing protocols OSPF, OSPFv3
Product colour Black
Stackable Yes
Rack mounting Yes
Airflow direction Front-to-back airflow
Number of fans 2 fan(s)
Certification EN 60950-1:2006; +A11:2009 +A1:2010; +A12:2011 + A2:2013 UL 60950-1 2nd Ed CAN/CSA-C22.2; No. 60950-1-07 IEC 60950-1:2005 EN 55022:2010, A; EN 55032:2012, A; EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 FCC 15 A ICES-003 A VCCI A; CISPR 22 A; CISPR 32 A; CISPR 24:2010
Physical stacking (units) 10
Processor frequency 1800 MHz
Noise level 28.7 dB
Memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory 8000 MB
Flash memory 32000 MB
Built-in processor Yes
Processor model ARM Cortex-A72
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
Stackable Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
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%
Operating altitude 0 - 3040 m
Non-operating altitude 0 - 4600 m
VLAN support Yes
Width 442 mm
Depth 385 mm
Height 44 mm
Weight 5.51 kg
Rack mount kit Yes
Physical stacking (units) 10
Product colour Black
Stackable Yes
Processor frequency 1800 MHz
Noise level 28.7 dB
Rack mounting Yes
Built-in processor Yes
Packet buffer memory 8 MB
Memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory 8000 MB
Flash memory 32000 MB
Certification EN 60950-1:2006; +A11:2009 +A1:2010; +A12:2011 + A2:2013 UL 60950-1 2nd Ed CAN/CSA-C22.2; No. 60950-1-07 IEC 60950-1:2005 EN 55022:2010, A; EN 55032:2012, A; EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 FCC 15 A ICES-003 A VCCI A; CISPR 22 A; CISPR 32 A; CISPR 24:2010
Rack mount kit Yes
In Stock
£7,960.18£9,552.22 Ex VatInc Vat
SKU: C9300-48P-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Type Network Switch - Managed
Ports 48
Switch layer L3
Power consumption 437 W 
Ports type Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
VLAN support Yes
Number of VLANs 4094
Number of VLANs 4094
Jumbo frames 9198
MAC address table 32000 entries
Switching capacity 256 Gbit/s
Jumbo frames support Yes
Forwarding rate 190.48 Mpps
Product colour Grey
Rack mounting Yes
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity 48
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 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Full duplex Yes
VLAN support Yes
Number of VLANs 4094
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
DHCP features DHCP snooping
Multicast support Yes
Product colour Grey
Rack mounting Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity 48
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) -5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m
Width 445 mm
Depth 445 mm
Height 44 mm
In Stock
£5,824.35£6,989.22 Ex VatInc Vat
SKU: C9300L-48P-4X-E

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Type Network Switch 
Switch Layer L3
Product colour Grey
Power 505 w
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity 48
Switch type Managed
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 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Full duplex Yes
VLAN support Yes
Number of VLANs 4000
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
DHCP features DHCP snooping
Multicast support Yes
Rack mounting Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) -5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m
In Stock
£5,487.20£6,584.64 Ex VatInc Vat
SKU: C9300-48P-A

Key Features:

Brand Cisco
Type Network Switch 
Switch Layer L3
Product colour Grey
Power  437 W
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity 48
Switch type Managed
Form factor 1U
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 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Full duplex Yes
VLAN support Yes
Number of VLANs 4094
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
DHCP features DHCP snooping
Multicast support Yes
Rack mounting Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) -5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m
Width 445 mm
Depth 445 mm
Height 44 mm
In Stock
£5,403.83£6,484.60 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.