The EdgeIron 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switches deliver interface flexibility, wire-speed performance, superior port density, and a complete standard Layer 2 feature set to address low-cost and high performance switching requirements of enterprise and service providers. Only 1 rack unit (1RU) high, the EdgeIron family is an excellent choice to deliver Gigabit Over Copper (GoC) with 10GbE uplink within the wiring closet and server farm, and 10GbE within the backbone. The EdgeIron is easy to configure and maintain. It offers a cost-effective and high-performance Layer 2 solution for enterprise network deployments.The EdgeIron 48GS features 48-port GoC, 4-port Combo GbE, 2-port stacking, and 1-slot for an optional 10GbE module that supports SR, LR, and ER XENPAK optics. The EdgeIron 48GS comes with a switching capacity of 160Gbps and a forwarding performance of 116MPPS.