For a change in the network layout, will there be any problems by using two switches now?

We have a LAN with the following current topology:

SERVER cabinet -->3x PowerConnect switches on cabinet-->patch panel-->25x workstations << all CAT5e>> (building A)
                                                                                     -->long cable run-->patch panel-->3x PoEswitches-->20x workstations and 20x webcameras <<all CAT6>> (building B)

This layout was inherited by me in those conditions. Our one man IT department (me) was requested to move the SERVER cabinet to a different location, but utilizing, as much as possible, the resources already in place, since budget was limited. So, my plan to rewire everything to centralize to the new SERVER cabinet location was too much expensive. I came up with the following alternative for the new topology.

SERVER cabinet in new location---> 3x PowerConnect switches on cabinet-->2x CAT6 feeder cables-->new 1GBps 48 port switch-->workstations (building A)
                                                                                                              --->2x CAT6 feeder cables-->PoEswitches-->workstations and webcameras <<all CAT6>> (building B)

Thus, with this arrangement, all the cables, in building A, coming from workstations will centralize to the new Netgear 48 port 1GBps switch, and then transfer data over two CAT6 feeder cables running to the SERVER cabinet in the different location. This means, however, that all network traffic will be travelling over those 2 CAT6 feeders for building A.

My question: Regarding network traffic, will this new arrangement slow things down because of the introduction of the 48 port switch? Would there be any tremendous increase of network traffic over the two CAT6 feeders for building A? Apparently, building B is already using two CAT6 feeders and the speed seems to be "acceptable". Please advise. Thank you.

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