48 Port 10GbE Switch: Choose SFP Switch or Copper Switch

Over a decade of evolution, 10G Ethernet is well established as a stable, standards-based connectivity technology to efficiently handle and manage bandwidth-hungry data center applications at present. 10G Ethernet switch has also been put forward as the total expenditure of the 10GbE network decreases. In general, there are two 10GbE switch solutions for 10GbE link: 10GbE SFP switch and 10GbE copper switch. According to the port number of the 10Gb switch, it can be normally divided into 8 port, 12 port, 24 port, and 48 port 10Gb switch. In this article, we will mainly discuss 48 port switch 10GbE solutions from the aspects of fiber and copper so as to find out which one can be the data center performance choice.

48 Port 10GbE Switch: SFP Switch Solution

With the characteristics of better latency and throughput, 48 port 10g switch with fiber has been the future-proof 10GbE SFP switch with plentiful applications in the business-oriented network that can lower the overall infrastructure costs in the aspect of cables and switch ports. FS S5800-48F4S 48 port gigabit switch with 10GE SFP+ uplinks supports advanced features, including MLAG, SFLOW, SNMP and etc., which allow for comprehensive protocols and applications to promote the all-round service deployment and management for traditional L2/L3/MPLS networks. What is more, this 48 port switch also provides high-availability properties, including pluggable redundant fans and high-quality electronic components which ensure lower power consumption. FS S5800-48F4S 48 port 10Gb fiber switch is ideal for solving the problems of access to core 10G network connectivity for businesses and data centers.

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48 Port 10GbE Switch: Copper Switch Solution

10G Ethernet over copper still plays an essential role in the data center switch/server interconnection nowadays. 48 port 10Gb Ethernet switch over copper cable settles the bottleneck matter and creates great performance since it is fully backward compatible with 100/1000BASE-T and works with existing structured cabling systems, offering IT technicians the most flexibility in server placement. FS S3900-48T4S is a 48 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 copper ports and 4 10G SFP+ ports Gigabit switch that is designed for SMB, enterprise, and campus networks. This 48 port managed switch with fixed 10G SFP+ ports for uplinks can satisfy the demand for now and future.

48 Port 10GbE SFP or Copper Switch: Which Is the Data Center Performance Choice?

10GbE network can be achieved both by 48 port SFP switch and 48 port 10gb copper switch. So, which one is the data center performance choice?

  • Price

10GBASE-T copper switch with 48 port uses copper cables to transmit 10Gbps data. This may help to save much money since copper cable infrastructure is far less expensive than the fiber optics of 10G SFP+ switch. So 10GBASE-T 48 port copper switch is much cheaper and provides the most economical solution than an SFP+ solution.

  • Latency and Power Consumption

The power consumption of 48 port 10GBASE-T switch is 1.5 to 4 Watts per port depending on the distance, while 48 port SFP switch uses less power consumption which is typically less than 1 Watts per port. In addition, 10GbE SFP switch offers better latency with about 0.3 microseconds per link. 10GbE RJ45 switch latency is about 2.6 microseconds per link due to more complex encoding schemes within the equipment. With the compelling improvement in lower latency and power consumption, 10GbE SFP switch has become the interconnect of choice for latency-sensitive application with enhanced reliability and network performance.

  • High-Speed Application

Since 48 port SFP switch is endowed with the advantages of lower power consumption and latency, it is more suitable for large high-speed super-computing applications where latency is a critical factor and high port counts can create significant power savings.

  • Backward Compatibility

48 port 10Gb copper switch comes with the advantages of being an interoperable and standards-based technology that uses the familiar RJ45 connector. It provides backward compatibility with legacy networks. While SFP switch is limited with little or no backward compatibility.

Conclusion

48 port 10GbE Switch is well poised for an expanding role in data center applications and the future of which is responsive in satisfying the market needs. Although 10G 48 port switch with fiber has lower latency and power consumption, 10G 48 port switch with copper is still popular for its cost-effectiveness and backward compatibility. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, you can make a choice according to your needs.

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