Cisco, Systems Catalyst 3500 Series 48-Port Ethernet Switch, P/N WS-C3548-XL-EN
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Cisco, Systems Catalyst 3500 Series 48-Port Ethernet Switch, P/N WS-C3548-XL-EN.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 48 |
|---|---|
| port_type | 10/100 Ethernet |
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