The WS-X6548-GE-TX is a high-density 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module designed for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches. It provides autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper connectivity, enabling Gigabit Ethernet to the desktop in enterprise and campus networks. The module supports integration with Cisco’s switching fabric and can be upgraded with an inline power daughter card for IP telephony and PoE deployments.

Key Features

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
• Autosensing speed and duplex (full/half duplex support)
• High-density copper connectivity for enterprise access layer
• Compatible with Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series chassis
• Fabric-enabled (supports high-performance switching fabric)
• Optional upgrade with PoE daughter card (IP phones, APs, cameras)
• Integrated Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) for cable diagnostics
• VLAN, QoS, and enterprise switching features
• Hot-swappable module for continuous operation

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: WS-X6548-GE-TX
• Platform: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series
• Ports: 48 × RJ-45 Ethernet ports
• Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing
• Duplex: Full and half duplex
• Interface Type: Copper Ethernet (Category 3/5/5e/6 UTP cables)
• Switching Fabric: Supports up to 256 Gbps fabric (CEF256 architecture)
• Form Factor: Single-slot line card
• Standards Supported: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad (LACP)
• Management: SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON support
• PoE Support: Optional via daughter card (not included in base model)
• Hot-swappable: Yes