Model Name : WS-C3548-XL-EN
Brand : Cisco
Key Points
Cisco WS-C3548-XL-EN is a high-density Fast Ethernet switch with 48 × 10/100 ports and 2 modular GBIC uplink slots for Gigabit expansion.
Designed as part of the Cisco Catalyst 3500 XL Series, it delivers reliable Layer 2 switching, VLAN support, and enterprise-class features with the Enterprise Image (EN) software.
This switch is built for small to medium businesses (SMBs) and enterprise networks needing secure, manageable, and cost-effective Ethernet connectivity at the access layer.
With 12,000 MAC address support, VLAN segmentation, QoS, and port security, the WS-C3548-XL-EN ensures stable and efficient performance in demanding environments.
It has 48 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports and 2 GBIC slots for uplinks.
❌ No, only the GBIC uplinks support Gigabit. All 48 access ports are 10/100 Fast Ethernet.
The “-EN” model runs the Enterprise Image, providing more advanced features compared to the Standard Image.
❌ No, the Catalyst 3500 XL series does not support stacking.
It’s ideal for enterprise access layers and SMB networks needing high-density Fast Ethernet ports with Gigabit uplink capability.