Foundry Networks EIF48G EdgeIron Switch, 48 10/100/1000 Ports, 4 SFP Ports

Overview
The Foundry Networks EIF48G EdgeIron Switch delivers high performance Ethernet connectivity for midsize to large enterprise networks. With 48 10/100/1000Base-T ports and four dedicated SFP uplink slots, this switch provides flexible, scalable bandwidth for both access and distribution layers. Its robust hardware architecture and advanced traffic management features make it ideal for demanding data center, campus, and branch office deployments.

Key Features

• 48 RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation
• 4 SFP slots for fiber uplinks or future expansion
• Non-blocking switching fabric delivering full wire-speed forwarding
• Layer 2 switching with VLAN, trunking, and port security
• Layer 3 static routing and support for RIP and OSPF for routing flexibility
• Advanced QoS with per-port shaping, priority queuing, and traffic policing
• Built-in management via CLI, SNMP, and web interface
• Redundant power supply options for high availability

Technical Specifications

• Switching capacity: 96 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 71.4 Mpps
• MAC address table: up to 32K entries
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: typical 120 W, max 150 W
• Dimensions: 44.5 x 30.5 x 4.5 cm (H x W x D)
• Weight: approx 5.5 kg

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks requiring dense access layer connectivity
• Data center top-of-rack or end-of-row aggregation
• Branch office deployments needing both copper and fiber options
• High-density server farms where low latency and high throughput are critical
• VoIP, video conferencing, and other real-time applications that benefit from QoS and priority handling

By combining a rich feature set with reliable performance, the EdgeIron EIF48G switch helps organizations simplify network design, reduce operational costs, and ensure consistent, high-speed connectivity across the entire infrastructure.