Dell Networking C1048P Getting Started Guide
Summary
This getting started guide introduces the Dell Networking C1048P port extender, a stackable Gigabit Ethernet device for campus access deployments. It functions as a remote line card for the C9010 modular chassis, supporting up to 40 connected units. The guide covers hardware description, installation prerequisites, power requirements, and references to detailed configuration documentation for network administrators and engineers.
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Dell Networking C1048P Getting Started Guide
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Dell Networking C1048P Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: C1048P
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
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About This Guide This document is intended to help you get started by installing the C1048P port extender (PE) for use with a C9010 switch and connecting to a network. For more detailed information ab...
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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 ...
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Warranty and Support Information Software License Agreement You can order additional items, such as optics, cables, and external power supplies. C1048P Front Panel The ports on the front panel of the ...
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The 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) RJ-45 ports connect to downstream servers and edge devices. These ports support auto-negotiation for speed, flow control, and duplex transmis...
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10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs The following table describes 10/100/1000BASE-T port LEDs (items 1 and 2 in Figure 2). C1048P 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs LED Description Link Link speed on port Off: No li...
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LED Description Off: Error condition — There is no power reaching the PE or the PE has a power failure. System operational status Status Solid green: Normal operation Blinking green: The PE is booting...
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C1048P Back Panel The back panel of the C1048P PE is shown in the following illustration and described below. Figure 3. C1048P Back Panel 1. Stack ports: Each C1048P has two fixed mini-SAS (STD) stack...
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Stack Port LEDs The stack port LEDs are located to the right of each stack port. The Link LED is above the Activity LED. Figure 4. C1048P Back Panel: Stack Port LEDs 1. Stack port 1: Activity LED 2. S...
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other devices that might damage the cables. If necessary, allow one RU space between devices to provide room for cabling. Temperature: The ambient temperature around the operating PE is from 0 to 45°C...
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Installing the Hardware To install the C1048P PE, mount it into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E compliant rack. You can install the C1048P in a 1U 4-post front-rack or 1U 2-post (flush and center) rack con...
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Reduced air flow — Install the port extender in the rack so that the front-to-back airflow (I/O ports to PSU) is not obstructed. Reliable earthing — Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipmen...
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Installing the C1048P in a Rack You can install the C1048P in a 1 RU 4-post front-rack or 1 RU 2-post (flush and center) rack configuration. Although the procedure in this section describes C1048P ins...
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5. Secure the C1048P to the rack using the rack bolts (provided with the mount brackets) or cage nuts and cage-nut bolts with washers (provided with the rack). Tighten the bolts on the bottom of each ...
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3. Connect one end of an appropriately connectorized fiber-optic cable into the port. Connect the other end to an SFP+ connector in a C9010 switch. Stacking Multiple C1048P Port Extenders The C1048P s...
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Figure 8. C1048P Stack in a Ring Topology 1. C1048P stack 2. Mini-SAS cables attached in a ring topology The C1048P stack in Figure 8 is connected in a ring topology with the following physical connec...
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The C1048P has one internal power supply. The AC and DC power connectors are on the back panel (see Back Panel). To power up a C1048P, connect it to an AC power source: 1. Using an IEC-320-C15 power c...
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Configuring the Software To complete the hardware installation, install the C1048P in a rack, attach an uplink cable to a parent C9010 switch, (optionally) set up a C1048P stack, and power on the port...
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command. The cascade ports must be operationally up (no shutdown command) and have a default port configuration with no L2 and L3 configuration. The port interfaces must be the same type. You can conf...
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Status: online System Mac: 34:17:eb:00:bb:11 PE Up Time: 00:01:48 PE Discovery Status: Provisioned PE User Configured Cascade Ports: Te 0/1(A),Te 0/2(A) Dynamically Discovered Cascade Ports: None Casc...
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Figure 9. C1048P Port Numbering 1. C1048P 10/100/1000BASE-T ports 1-48 Next Steps After you complete the initial C1048P provisioning, you can configure L2 software features on the C1048P from the C901...
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Dell Networking Support The Dell Networking Support site provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with using Dell Networking equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages. Throug...
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Figure 10. C1048P Service Tag Dell Networking Support
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Technical Specifications The following tables describe the technical specifications for the C1048P port extender. Table 3. Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 1.7 inches (4.35 cm) ...
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Parameter Specifications Maximum thermal output 1,017 BTU/hr @ 110V (1.738W - 1,440W Po E = 298W switch power) Technical Specifications
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| Pages | 26 |
| File Size | 783.52 KB |
| Published | June 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum number of C1048P extenders supported?
Up to 40 C1048P port extenders can be connected to a single C9010 switch.
What are the physical dimensions of the C1048P?
It measures 440.0 x 257.0 x 43.5 mm (W x D x H) and weighs 15 lbs (6.8 kg) with factory components.
What is the operating temperature range?
The device operates within a temperature range of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).
What is the maximum AC power consumption?
The main power supply consumes up to 1,738W at 110V or 1,694W at 220V using an MPS1000 supply.