H3C S5048E-X Ethernet Switch, 48-Port Gigabit, 4xSFP+

• High-density enterprise office access for connecting large numbers of wired endpoints
• Campus network access where Gigabit desktop connectivity is paired with 10GbE optical uplinks
• Branch-office aggregation where multiple access segments require centralized managed switching
• Server and application-network connectivity where Gigabit access ports and SFP+ uplinks are required
• Education networks supporting computer labs, administrative systems, classrooms, and shared infrastructure
• SMB and mid-market LAN modernization where higher port density can reduce switch consolidation requirements
• Network segmentation using VLAN capabilities for departments, services, and controlled access domains
• Redundant or resilient network designs using IRF2 and supported link aggregation capabilities
• Managed connectivity for surveillance, business applications, and other bandwidth-sensitive enterprise endpoints
• Replacement and expansion projects where existing S5000E-X infrastructure compatibility is a procurement priority

• 48 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports for high-density Gigabit endpoint connectivity
• 4 × SFP+ ports provide 10GbE optical uplink capability
• 336Gbps full-duplex switching capacity supports high-volume internal traffic handling
• 132Mpps forwarding rate for the S5048E-X platform
• IRF2 support enables resilient logical network architecture across supported S5000E-X deployments
• Static and dynamic link aggregation support improves uplink utilization and network resilience
• 10GE port aggregation supports higher-bandwidth uplink designs
• STP, RSTP, and MSTP support helps manage Layer 2 network topology
• Port isolation and access-control capabilities support network segmentation strategies
• VLAN support includes port-based VLAN, MAC VLAN, and Guest VLAN
• IPv6 capabilities include static routing, dual-stack operation, DHCPv6 Snooping, ND, and PMTU
• DHCP Snooping and DHCP Relay support strengthen managed IP address distribution
• IPv6 SSHv2 support provides a secure management option
• Jumbo Frame support accommodates applicable high-throughput network workloads
• High-density 48-port design can reduce the number of access switches required in suitable deployments

• Technology Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Switch Category: Enterprise Network Switch
• Network Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
• Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
• Downlink Interface: 48 × 10/100/1000Base-T
• Uplink Technology: 10GbE SFP+
• Uplink Interface: 4 × SFP+
• Switching Capacity: 336Gbps
• Forwarding Performance: 132Mpps
• Network Architecture: Enterprise LAN / Campus Network
• Deployment Role: Access / Aggregation
• Stacking Technology: IRF2
• Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad
• VLAN Technology: Port VLAN / MAC VLAN / Guest VLAN
• Routing Technology: IPv4 / IPv6
• IPv6 Support: Dual Stack / Static Routing / DHCPv6
• Network Resilience: STP / RSTP / MSTP / IRF2
• Network Security: DHCP Snooping / Port Isolation / SSHv2
• Traffic Management: Port Mirroring / Flow Mirroring / Rate Limiting
• Frame Technology: Jumbo Frame Support
• Primary Deployment: Enterprise LAN / Campus / Branch Network
• Scalability: High-Density Gigabit Access with 10GbE Uplinks

Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the H3C S5048E-X when they need greater Gigabit port density without giving up 10GbE SFP+ uplink capability. Its 48 copper ports distinguish it from the 24-port S5024E-X, while the four SFP+ interfaces provide a practical path toward higher-speed aggregation. IRF2, link aggregation, VLAN controls, IPv6 functions, and managed security features make it suitable for structured enterprise LAN expansion and modernization. The verified H3C part number LS-5048E-X also helps procurement teams distinguish the model from the S5048E-PWR-X PoE variant and other S5000-family switches. For organizations standardizing on S5000E-X equipment, the model can provide lifecycle and operational value where existing compatibility, port density, and 10GbE uplink requirements align.