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Silver 1U rackmount network switch with 48 front ports and four SFP slots

Brocade

Brocade 648SProduct FastIron 648S 48-port Layer 3 network switch

SKU CH-7K54-8EZFA MPN 648SProduct

A 48-port Layer 3 switch with four SFP expansion slots for enterprise campus networks

  • Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch
  • Layer 3 switching handles enterprise campus routing
  • 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports connect high-density workstations
  • Four SFP expansion slots add uplink flexibility
  • Stackable design simplifies multi-switch management
  • 1U form factor saves rack space efficiently

FastIron 648S Layer 3 Switch

The Brocade FastIron 648S is a Layer 3 switch built for enterprise campus networks. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet network ports and four expansion slots in a 1U form factor. The unit supports stacking and is manageable for network administration. It is supplied new from the manufacturer.

Suits campus cores needing Layer 3 routing

This switch fits networks that require Layer 3 switching with 48 copper ports and modular uplink flexibility. It is not for buyers who need 10 Gigabit copper ports as standard interfaces. It is also not for environments that require Power over Ethernet on the fixed ports.

48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 SFP expansion slots

The defining specification is the combination of 48 fixed 10/100/1000Base-T ports and four shared SFP expansion slots. This port count and uplink architecture determines whether the switch matches the connectivity and stacking requirements of the target network core.

Highlights

  • Layer 3 switching handles enterprise campus routing
  • 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports connect high-density workstations
  • Four SFP expansion slots add uplink flexibility
  • Stackable design simplifies multi-switch management
  • 1U form factor saves rack space efficiently

Specifications

BrandFCX648S
Switch TypeLayer 3 Switch

Questions about this item

What SFP transceivers do the four shared expansion slots require?

The four shared slots accept standard SFP modules; choose 1000Base-SX, 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-T or 10GBase-CX4 transceivers to match the link you need.

Will the 48 built-in 10/100/1000Base-T ports link with legacy 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices?

Yes, each copper port auto-negotiates down to 10 or 100 Mbps, so older endpoints connect without configuration changes.

Which front-panel LEDs confirm the switch is forwarding Layer 3 traffic after boot?

The per-port link/act LEDs show active connections, and the management LED indicates the Layer 3 software has completed its startup sequence.

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