What is the switching capacity and port configuration of Dell 3548P?

Dell PowerConnect 3548P offers 17.6 Gbps switching capacity with 13.1 Mpps forwarding rate across 48x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports and 4x SFP combo uplinks. This enables full-duplex wire-speed performance for high-density access deployments with PoE for up to 48 devices.

Does the 3548P support PoE and what is the power budget?

Yes, it provides IEEE 802.3af PoE on all 48 ports with 370W budget using EPS-470 extended supply or RPS-600 redundant option. This powers VoIP, APs, and cameras without external injectors in SMB environments.

What Layer 3 features does the Dell 3548P provide?

Supports static routing, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, and IPv6 with up to 32 IP interfaces. Combined with 4K VLANs and ACLs, it excels in inter-VLAN routing for segmented campus networks.

Is the 3548P stackable and how many units?

Stackable up to 12 units via front-panel ports for single IP management and hitless failover. Simplifies operations in distributed access layers with shared configuration.

What are the physical dimensions and power options?

1U rack-mountable at 17.3 x 15.2 x 1.7 inches, 17.6 lbs. Dual power via internal PSU plus RPS-600 redundant or EPS-470 for PoE, ensuring high availability.

What management features are available?

CLI, web GUI, SNMP, RMON, syslog, and Dell OpenManage support. Includes QoS with 8 queues/port, port mirroring, and sFlow for monitoring in enterprise setups.

3548P - Dell 3548P 48-Port PoE L3 Switch 17.6Gbps 1U Rack

Name: Dell 3548P 48-Port PoE L3 Switch 17.6Gbps 1U Rack
Brand: Dell
SKU: 3548P
Price: 108 USD
Availability: InStock

3548P - Dell 3548P 48-Port PoE L3 Switch 17.6Gbps 1U Rack | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 3548P is a high-performance 1U Layer 3 managed switch designed for SMB and enterprise access/aggregation layers, featuring 48x 10/100BASE-T PoE ports compliant with IEEE 802.3af for powering VoIP phones, wireless APs, and IP cameras, plus 4x shared SFP combo uplinks for fiber connectivity. It provides 17.6 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity with 13.1 Mpps forwarding rate, supporting advanced L2 features like 4K VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, EtherChannel up to 8 groups/8 ports, dynamic LACP, and L3 routing including static/OSPF/RIP. PoE budget reaches 370W via EPS-470 extended supply or RPS-600 redundant option, ensuring uptime. Stackable up to 12 units for unified management, with QoS, ACLs, and IPv6 support. Ideal for campus networks requiring cost-effective PoE density, low latency, and scalability in rack environments. Dimensions 17.3 x 15.2 x 1.7 inches, weight 17.6 lbs.

17.6 Gbps switching capacity supports non-blocking traffic.
48x 10/100 PoE ports power IEEE 802.3af devices.
4x SFP combo uplinks enable fiber connectivity.
Layer 3 routing with OSPF and static routes included.
Stacking up to 12 units for simplified management.
370W PoE budget with EPS-470 extended power supply.

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Featuring

Layer 3 Protocols
Manufacturer part #	3548P
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
QoS	8 queues/port, scheduling
Model	3548P
VLANs	4096
Stacking	Up to 12 units
Management	CLI, Web, SNMP, RMON, sFlow
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3af
Product Line	PowerConnect
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 PoE Switch

Compatible systems

Optimized for Dell PowerConnect ecosystem with SFP and power accessories; standard Ethernet compatibility.

Dell PowerConnect
Model: 3500 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 1st
Native stacking interoperability

Best for

SMB Access Layer
Powers 48 PoE devices like IP phones and cameras with L3 routing for efficient edge connectivity.
Campus Networking
Stackable design with 4K VLANs and QoS prioritizes traffic in education/office environments.
VoIP Deployments
802.3af PoE supports voice traffic with low-latency forwarding and STP convergence.
Wireless LAN Backhaul
SFP uplinks connect APs with high PoE budget via EPS-470 for dense WLAN coverage.
Small Enterprise Aggregation
17.6Gbps capacity aggregates multiple access switches with OSPF dynamic routing.
IP Surveillance
PoE ports power cameras; ACLs and port security enhance network segmentation.

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PoE Budget	370W w/EPS-470; RPS-600 option
Power Supplies	Internal + RPS-600/EPS-470 redundant

Dell 3548P 48-Port PoE L3 Switch 17.6Gbps 1U Rack

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Weight	17.6 lbs
Dimensions	17.3 x 15.2 x 1.7 in (WxDxH)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

Forwarding Rate	13.1 Mpps
Switching Capacity	17.6 Gbps