Cisco WS-X6148-GE-TX enterprise networking (router/Catalyst switch/UCS families) Switch / Carrier Ethernet Line Card

The Cisco WS-X6148-GE-TX is a Catalyst 6500-series 48-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet line card with RJ-45 copper connectors. It extends the Catalyst 6148 line-card family beyond Fast Ethernet to full Gigabit speeds on all 48 ports, giving the chassis high port-density Gigabit access rather than needing separate uplink modules for Gigabit connectivity to end devices.

As with the rest of the 6148 family, the card fits directly into a Catalyst 6500 chassis alongside a compatible supervisor engine, and the exact throughput available per port depends on the switch’s fabric and oversubscription configuration. Catalyst 6500 chassis remain widely deployed on established campus and data-centre networks, and a genuine line card like this is a straightforward way to replace a failed card or add Gigabit copper density to an existing chassis. Tech-Star is UK-based, ships worldwide and can confirm compatibility with your specific chassis and supervisor on request.