Network Switch for Device Connectivity

A 48-port switch is a type of network switch that has 48 ports for the attachment of multiple network devices. Such switches are widely used in enterprise networks, data centers, and large-scale offices. For instance, in a data center, a 48-port switch can interlink several servers, storage devices, and other networking components achieving high-density networking. In large office complexes, it can be used to link workstations, printers as well as IP phones across different floors, thereby streamlining the network infrastructure by minimizing the number of switches needed. 48-port switches can also be managed or unmanaged with the former allowing more sophisticated network control through VLAN configuration, QoS settings, and port-based security.