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Foundry EIF48G EdgeIron 48G 48 x 1000Base-T LAN 4 x SFP Switch
- 48 x 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 4 x SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) uplink ports
- Layer 3 routing capabilities
- High-performance switching fabric
- Suitable for network edge and distribution layers
- Supports advanced QoS and security features
- Stackable for increased port density and resilience
- Designed for enterprise networks
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
- Brand
- Foundry Networks
- Model
- EdgeIron 48G (EIF48G)
- LAN Ports
- 48 x 1000Base-T
- Uplink Ports
- 4 x SFP
- Switching Capacity
- 96 Gbps
Product details
The Foundry EIF48G EdgeIron is a versatile Layer 3 switch offering 48 x 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 x SFP uplink ports. It is designed for high-performance network edge and distribution layer deployments, providing robust routing and switching capabilities.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Layer 3 Ethernet Switch |
| Brand | Foundry Networks |
| Model | EdgeIron 48G (EIF48G) |
| LAN Ports | 48 x 1000Base-T |
Additional Specifications
| Uplink Ports | 4 x SFP |
| Switching Capacity | 96 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 71.4 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
Description
The Foundry EIF48G EdgeIron is a high-performance, stackable Layer 3 switch designed to provide robust connectivity and advanced routing capabilities at the network edge and distribution layers of enterprise networks. Equipped with 48 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers ample connectivity for a wide range of end devices, servers, and access points. The inclusion of four Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) uplink ports provides flexibility for high-speed connections to the core network or for stacking multiple switches together. As a Layer 3 switch, the EdgeIron 48G supports IP routing protocols, enabling it to make intelligent forwarding decisions based on IP addresses. This capability is crucial for segmenting networks, improving traffic flow, and enhancing overall network performance and manageability. The switch boasts a significant switching capacity of 96 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 71.4 million packets per second (Mpps), ensuring that it can handle demanding traffic loads without becoming a bottleneck. The Foundry EIF48G is designed for reliability and scalability. Its stackable architecture allows organizations to combine multiple units into a single logical device, increasing port density and providing redundancy. Furthermore, it typically supports advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features for traffic prioritization and robust security mechanisms to protect the network. This makes the EdgeIron 48G a powerful and flexible solution for building resilient and high-performing enterprise networks.
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