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C1048P Hardware Description
The Dell Networking C1048P is a stackable Gigabit Ethernet port extender (PE) for campus access
deployments. The C1048P is used as a 1 rack unit (RU) port extender for the C9010 modular chassis and
requires a C9010 switch to operate. The C1048P functions as a remote line card that is physically
connected to, and provisioned by, a C9010 over 10GbE uplinks. You can connect up to 40 C1048P PEs to
a C9010 switch.
Deployed as a port extender, the C1048P extends the switching capability of the C9010. The C1048P
uses a standards-based tagging mechanism coupled with virtual port technology to multiplex and
demultiplex data-plane traffic to and from the C9010, which functions as a central point of control.
Although the C1048P PE does not switch traffic, it provides switch services in the same way as a chassis
line card, including ACLs for quality of service (QoS) and security, statistics gathering, multicast delivery,
LACP link aggregation, and device discovery through LLDP. The C1048P provides 1GbE Power over
Ethernet plus (PoE+) connectivity, 10GbE uplink capability, and supports PE stacking.
The C1048P PE has the following physical dimensions:
• 440.0 x 257.0 x 43.5 mm (W x D x H)
• 17.3 x 15.2 x 1.7 inches (W x D x H)
Unpacking the Switch
The C1048P PE and its accessories ship in a single box. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the
container and immediately report any evidence of damage. Verify that you have received your ordered
items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for
assistance.
CAUTION: Always wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD)-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the PE and its components. Ground yourself by using an antistatic wrist strap or
other device and connect it to the ESD grounding jack on the chassis. As with all electrical
devices of this type, take the necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this
system.
Unpack the C1048P by carefully removing the device from the container and place it on a secure and
clean surface.
The base C1048P package ships with:
• One C1048P chassis
• One rack-mount kit for rack installation, including two mounting brackets, bolts, and cage nuts
• One set of self-adhesive rubber pads for a free-standing PE (four pads are included)
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C1048P Getting Started Guide
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Safety and Regulatory Information
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