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HP JE048A#ABA E4500 E4500-48-PoE 48x PoE 2x SFP mini-GBIC Switch
- Product Type: Network Switch
- Model: HP E4500-48-PoE
- Ports: 48 x 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 PoE ports
- Uplink Ports: 2 x 100Mbps SFP mini-GBIC ports
- PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af
- Switching Capacity: Up to 9.6 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 7.1 Mpps
- Management: Unmanaged or basic managed (depending on specific firmware/variant)
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Product Overview
The HP JE048A#ABA is an E4500 series network switch featuring 48 Fast Ethernet PoE ports and 2 SFP mini-GBIC uplink ports. It is designed for small to medium business environments requiring basic PoE and network connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Name | HP E4500-48-PoE Switch |
| Part Number | JE048A#ABA |
| Number of Ports | 48 x PoE RJ-45, 2 x SFP |
| Port Speed | 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45), 100 Mbps (SFP) |
Additional Specifications
| PoE Support | Yes (802.3af) |
| Switching Capacity | 9.6 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 7.1 Mpps |
| Management | Basic Managed |
Product Description
The HP JE048A#ABA, part of the E4500 series, is a network switch designed to provide essential connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses. It features 48 Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) RJ-45 ports, all of which support Power over Ethernet (PoE) according to the IEEE 802.3af standard. This allows the switch to power connected devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras directly over the Ethernet cable, simplifying installation and reducing the need for separate power adapters. For network expansion and connectivity to higher-speed networks or servers, the switch includes two SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) mini-GBIC uplink ports. These ports operate at 100 Mbps, providing dedicated bandwidth for uplinks. The total switching capacity of the device is 9.6 Gbps, with a forwarding rate of 7.1 million packets per second (Mpps), which is adequate for the typical traffic loads of smaller networks. While often considered a basic managed switch, the JE048A#ABA offers fundamental features for network management, such as VLAN support and Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, enabling administrators to segment traffic and prioritize critical applications. Its focus on providing reliable PoE and standard Ethernet connectivity makes it a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to deploy IP-based devices and establish a foundational network infrastructure.
