What uplink options are available on the X440-G2-48p-10GE4?

According to the category description, this model includes 4 10GbE uplinks. These are intended for higher-speed connections from the access layer toward aggregation or core switches. Having four separate 10GbE uplink interfaces allows for multiple upstream connections, link redundancy, or aggregated uplink designs, depending on the network architecture.

Is the X440-G2-48p-10GE4 suitable for Layer 3 functionality at the edge?

Yes, this switch is categorized as a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 PoE switch. That indicates it is designed to handle both basic Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 roles. This can be useful when organizations want routing functions closer to users and devices, instead of relying solely on centralized Layer 3 devices.

What Ethernet speeds are supported on the access ports?

The product is classified as a 48-port PoE+ 10/100/1000 switch. This indicates the access ports support standard Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. This range allows the switch to accommodate a wide variety of client devices and legacy equipment while still supporting Gigabit for newer endpoints.

Which environments are a good fit for the X440-G2-48p-10GE4?

Given its classification as a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 PoE switch with 48 PoE+ ports and 4 10GbE uplinks, it aligns well with campus edge and access-layer roles. It is suitable where many powered endpoints are required on a single switch and where higher-speed uplinks to aggregation or core infrastructure are needed.

16535A - Extreme Networks X440-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch

Name: 16535A - Extreme Networks X440-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch
Brand: Extreme Networks
SKU: 16535A

16535A - Extreme Networks X440-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X440-G2-48p-10GE4, SKU 16535A, is positioned as a 48-port PoE+ 10/100/1000 Ethernet switch with 4 10GbE uplinks. It belongs to the Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 PoE switch category, aligning it with edge and access switching roles where both data and power delivery are required. With 48 PoE+ access ports, it can support a dense population of powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, or surveillance endpoints, while the 4 10GbE uplinks provide high-bandwidth connections toward aggregation or core infrastructure. This combination of PoE+ and 10GbE uplinks allows consolidation of edge connectivity and uplink capacity in a single platform. The X440-G2-48p-10GE4 model designation clearly indicates its 48-port PoE capability and 10GbE-focused uplink design, helping procurement teams align the switch with network designs that require both power and higher-speed uplink options.

48-port PoE+ 10/100/1000 access switch
4 10GbE uplinks for high-capacity backbone
Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
PoE+ support for powered network devices
High-density edge connectivity in one chassis
ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 platform model

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Featuring

Country of Origin
Manufacturer part #	16535A
Brand	Extreme Networks
Condition	New
Model	X440-G2-48p-10GE4
Series	ExtremeSwitching X440-G2 Series
Rack Units	1U
Technology	ExtremeXOS operating system
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Product Line	ExtremeSwitching X440-G2
Product Type	Network switch
Mounting Options	Rack-mountable

Best for

Campus edge
Suitable for campus edge deployments that require a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 PoE switch, combining 48 access ports with 4 10GbE uplinks for connectivity toward aggregation layers.
PoE device access
Designed for environments with many powered devices, using its 48-port PoE+ 10/100/1000 interface to connect endpoints such as phones, access points, or cameras that need power and data over a single cable.
Aggregation uplink
The 4 10GbE uplinks make this switch appropriate where high-capacity uplinks are needed from dense edge access layers toward distribution or core switches.
Mixed L2 and L3 access
As a Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 PoE switch, it fits access layers that require basic Layer 2 switching combined with Layer 3 capabilities at the edge.
High-density user floors
With 48 PoE+ ports, this model aligns with high-density user floors where many ports are required on a single switch, while 10GbE uplinks help handle aggregate traffic.

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Line Frequency Range	50 to 60 Hz

Packet Buffer Memory	1.5 MB

Maximum System Power Rating	740 W

Lifecycle Status	End of Sale notification referenced for 16535A (X440-G2-48p-10GE4)
Stacking Bandwidth	80 Gbps
Forwarding Bandwidth	176 Gbps

Input Voltage Range	100 to 240 VAC

Networking Ports & Interfaces

USB Port	1 x USB 2.0 Type A front panel port
USB Interface	One front panel USB 2.0 port
Combo SFP Ports	4 x 1GBASE-X SFP combo ports (unpopulated)
SFP+ Uplink Ports	4 x 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ uplink ports (license-dependent for 10G operation)
Serial Console Port	1 x RJ45 serial console port
Rear Panel Expansion	Four rear panel 1GBASE-X SFP+ ports supporting 1Gb or 10Gb operation with licensing
Management Interfaces	Ethernet management port and RJ45 serial console port
Ethernet Management Port	1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet management port
Redundant Power Connector	One rear redundant power supply connector for external RPS
Convertible Stacking Ports	Supports conversion of two SFP+ ports to stacking ports via software command
Front Panel Combo SFP Ports	Four unpopulated front panel 1GBASE-X SFP combo ports
Power over Ethernet Support	PoE+ capable (implied by -48p model name, not explicitly detailed for 16535A on source page)
10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ Ports	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE-Plus Ethernet ports
Power Supply Input Connector	IEC 320 C14
Copper 1GbE/10GbE Combo Ports	Two 1GbE copper combination ports upgradeable to 10GbE
Port Configuration (Model Association Only)	Model name indicates 48-port PoE+ Gigabit with 4 10GbE uplinks; exact port counts not specified on any 16535A-specific page
Maximum PoE Power Budget with Redundant Power	1440 W additive power

Extreme Networks X440-G2-48p-10GE4 Switch