TP-LINK TL-SG1048 48-Port Gigabit Rackmount Switch – 96 Gbps, 19-Inch Steel Case, Auto MDI/MDIX

Your workgroup's network is crawling because everyone's sharing a handful of ports and the old switch is choking on the traffic. You need 48 gigabit ports that just work, without a network engineer on retainer.

The TL-SG1048 slots into your 19-inch rack, you plug in your Cat5e or Cat6 runs, and it handles up to 96 Gbps of switching at 71.4 Mpps. No CLI. No config screen. Auto MDI/MDIX means you don't need crossover cables for any port. IEEE 802.3x flow control keeps the data stream steady under load.

It's a steel case, two fans for cooling, and it draws a max of 29.8 W on your 100–240 VAC supply. The energy-saving tech knocks up to 18% off power draw when ports are idle, which adds up over a 12-hour school day or a full office week.

Rackmount kits and rubber feet are in the box. You're live before your next break ends

• 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX
• 96 Gbps switching capacity at 71.4 Mpps, store-and-forward transfer
• Standard 19-inch rackmountable steel case with included mounting kits
• Energy-efficient design saves up to 18% power when ports are idle
• IEEE 802.3x flow control for reliable data transfer under load
• FCC, CE, RoHS certified; operates 0–40 °C, 10–90% RH non-condensing