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- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 1455-48E
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM BNT 48 Port RackSwitch (model 1455-48E) is a high-density, enterprise-grade Ethernet switch designed for data centre racks, campus cores and high-performance computing clusters. With 48 full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports and a compact 1U form factor, this RackSwitch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity while optimizing space and power usage.
Key Features
- 48 RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T
- Non-blocking architecture with 48 Gbps switching capacity
- Advanced Layer 2 features including VLANs, link aggregation and spanning tree
- Layer 3 static routing for simplified network design
- Built-in security with MAC address filtering and port security
- Redundant power supply options for high availability
- Web based management interface plus CLI for flexible administration
- Energy efficient design meeting IEEE 802.3az standards
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 1455-48E
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount
- Port type: 48 RJ45 copper
- Port speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps full-duplex
- Switching capacity: 48 Gbps
- Forwarding rate: 35 Mpps
- Buffer memory: 1.5 MB per port
- Power consumption: 45 W typical, 70 W max
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 44.5 cm x 4.4 cm x 4.4 cm (HxWxD)
- Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B
Applications
The BNT 48 Port RackSwitch is ideal for:
- Data centre top-of-rack aggregation
- Campus network distribution layers
- High-performance computing clusters
- Virtualization host connectivity
- Small to medium enterprise core and edge routing
- Industrial and commercial building networking
By combining robust performance, comprehensive management tools and a compact footprint, the IBM BNT 48 Port RackSwitch helps organizations build scalable, secure and efficient networks that can grow with their business needs.