Cisco Express Forwarding 720 Module 48-Port Managed Switch

The Cisco WS-X6748-GE-TX= is an Express Forwarding 720 interface module that adds forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports to a compatible Cisco chassis. Each port delivers line-rate 10/100/1000 forwarding, so servers, storage systems, and campus users can move data without bottlenecks.

Designed for large enterprises and service providers, the module supports a switching fabric that offers up to 720 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth. VLAN tagging, Quality of Service controls, and Jumbo Frame handling give network engineers the tools they need to segment traffic, prioritize critical applications, and move large files efficiently.

For high availability, the card works with protocols such as HSRP and VRRP, keeping gateways active even when a primary path fails. Network teams can oversee performance through SNMP or RMON, and they can tune settings remotely, reducing the number of onsite visits required for routine adjustments.

Installation is straightforward: slide the plug-in card into the chassis slot, connect the copper Ethernet cables, and enable the ports through your existing management console. The module operates in temperatures from 32 °F to 104 °F, making it suitable for climate-controlled data centers as well as wiring closets that experience warmer conditions.

Whether you are consolidating multiple Top-of-Rack switches into a central chassis, extending high-speed access to a new campus wing, or building out a service provider edge, this module provides the density and performance needed to keep traffic flowing smoothly today and in the future.

• Forty-eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with 10/100/1000 auto negotiation and full-duplex operation
• Up to 720 Gbps switching fabric bandwidth for high throughput
• Supports VLAN tagging, Quality of Service, and Jumbo Frames for flexible traffic management
• Redundant gateway options through HSRP and VRRP
• Standards compliance with IEEE 802.3 and 802.1Q for broad interoperability
• Remote monitoring and management via SNMP and RMON
• Plug-in form factor that is compact, measuring 14 in wide, 16 in deep, and 1.2 in high
• Operating temperature range from 32 °F to 104 °F