What devices can the PowerConnect 3524P power via PoE?

The 3524P powers IEEE 802.3af compliant devices including VoIP handsets, wireless LAN access points, and IP video cameras. Each of the 24 ports delivers up to 15.4W simultaneously, meeting the power requirements of standard PoE devices. The switch is ideal for converged voice-data networks where multiple powered devices require centralized power delivery.

What is the switching capacity and can it handle full-line-rate traffic?

The 3524P delivers 12.8 Gbps switching capacity with 9.5 Mpps forwarding rate, enabling wire-speed switching across all 24 ports. This means the switch can handle simultaneous traffic from all ports without bottlenecks, making it suitable for high-density deployments with PoE-powered devices and data traffic.

How does the 3524P support network expansion and stacking?

Two shared SFP combo ports support resilient stacking and fiber connectivity. These ports operate at 10/100/1000BASE-T speeds and can be configured as either RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet or SFP fiber ports, enabling flexible uplinks to core switches or additional 3524P units for network growth.

What security features does the 3524P provide?

The switch includes 802.1x edge authentication, private VLANs, MAC-based access control lists (ACLs), RADIUS and TACACS+ remote authentication, SSL/SSH encryption, and IP-based management access filtering. These enterprise-class features protect against unauthorized network access and ensure secure management.

How many VLANs can the 3524P support and what QoS capabilities does it offer?

The 3524P supports up to 256 active VLANs with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Quality of Service. It includes IEEE 802.1p protocol for traffic prioritization, dedicated voice VLAN support, port mirroring, and broadcast storm control, enabling network administrators to optimize traffic flow and ensure voice quality.

What management options are available for the 3524P?

The switch offers web-based GUI management, command-line interface (CLI), and SNMP-based management applications. These industry-standard interfaces enable remote configuration, monitoring, and integration with network management systems for centralized IT administration.

What is the physical form factor and power requirements?

The 3524P is a 1U rack-mountable switch measuring 17.3 x 10.1 x 1.7 inches and weighing 17.6 lbs. It includes a standard rack-mounting kit. The switch requires an internal power supply for standard operation; an optional EPS-470 extended power supply is available for environments requiring additional PoE power delivery capacity.

P489K - Dell 3524P 24 x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports; 2 x shared SFP ports Switch

Name: P489K - Dell 3524P 24 x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports; 2 x shared SFP ports Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: P489K

P489K - Dell 3524P 24 x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports; 2 x shared SFP ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 3524P is a managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise edge deployments. It features 24 10/100BASE-T ports with IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, delivering up to 15.4W per port to power IP phones, wireless access points, and video cameras. Two shared SFP combo ports support resilient stacking and fiber connectivity for network expansion. The switch delivers 12.8 Gbps switching capacity with 9.5 Mpps forwarding rate and supports up to 256 VLANs with Layer 2 and Layer 3 QoS. Advanced security features include 802.1x authentication, MAC-based access control lists, and RADIUS/TACACS+ remote authentication. The 1U rack-mountable chassis includes web-based and CLI management interfaces, making it ideal for voice-data convergence networks and cost-effective wiring closet solutions.

24 PoE ports delivering 15.4W per port for IP phones
12.8 Gbps switching capacity with 9.5 Mpps forwarding rate
Supports 256 VLANs with Layer 2/L3 QoS and voice VLAN
2 SFP combo ports for fiber uplinks and resilient stacking
Enterprise security: 802.1x, MAC ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+
1U rack-mountable with web GUI and CLI management

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P489K
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	3524P
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af
Product Line	PowerConnect 3500 series
Product Type	Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switch
Network Interfaces	Fast Ethernet; Stackable
Management Interface	Web-based, CLI via Telnet/Serial, SNMPv1/v2c/v3
MAC Address Table Size	8,000

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IP Telephony Networks
Powers IEEE 802.3af compliant VoIP handsets with up to 15.4W per port. Supports dedicated voice VLAN for traffic prioritization and 256 total VLANs for network segmentation.
Wireless Access Point Deployment
Provides PoE power to wireless LAN access points while delivering 12.8 Gbps switching capacity. Two SFP combo ports enable fiber uplinks for backbone connectivity.
Video Surveillance Systems
Supports network-attached IP cameras with PoE power delivery. Layer 2/L3 QoS and port mirroring enable traffic optimization and monitoring.
Enterprise Wiring Closet Solutions
Rack-mountable 1U form factor with resilient stacking capability via SFP ports. Supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses for large network deployments.
Network Edge Authentication
802.1x edge authentication, private VLANs, and RADIUS/TACACS+ support provide enterprise-class security for access layer deployments.

Power Supplies	EPS-470 Extended Power Supply
PoE Power Budget	470W
Power per PoE Port	15.4W

Weight	17.6 lbs (for 3548P model reference)
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable

SFP Slots	2
Combo Ports	2 RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports; 2 x shared SFP ports

Dell 3524P 24 x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports; 2 x shared SFP ports Switch

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Forwarding Rate	9.5 Mpps
Switching Capacity	12.8 Gbps