Is this a Layer 3 switch and what routing features does it support?

Yes, it's a managed Layer 3 switch supporting OSPF, VRRP, IPv6, IGMPv2, and up to 4000 VLANs. It provides flow-based QoS, 8 priority queues per port, and LACP link aggregation with up to 8 members, enabling advanced routing for aggregation and core roles.

What is the switching performance of the PowerConnect 8024?

It delivers 480 Gbps total switch fabric capacity and 357.14 Mpps forwarding rate for non-blocking 10Gb wire-speed on all ports. Includes 16 Mb packet buffer, 32,000 MAC addresses, and iSCSI optimization for prioritized low-latency traffic in converged environments.

Does it support stacking and how many units?

Yes, stacking is supported up to six 8024 switches using any SFP+ ports, managed as a single unit by the master switch. This enables scalable fabrics with unified control, ideal for data centers, plus modular expansion with 4 slots.

What are the physical dimensions and form factor?

Rack-mountable 1U form factor with dimensions 1.7 inches height, 17.08 inches width, 18.11 inches depth. Operates at 0°C to 40°C, with energy-saving features like 80% efficient PSU and variable fans for reduced heat and power in dense racks.

What media types and standards are supported?

Supports Twinaxial and Optical Fiber media with 10GBase-T and 10GBase-X standards. Ports handle 1Gb/10Gb transceivers in SFP/SFP+, plus 100M/1G/10GBase-T on combos, with Priority Flow Control (802.1Qbb) for unified fabrics and virtualization.

Y295K - Dell 8024 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45; 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Combo Switch

Name: Y295K - Dell 8024 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45; 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Combo Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: Y295K

Y295K - Dell 8024 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45; 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Combo Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 8024 is an enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch designed for high-density 10Gb Ethernet in data centers, aggregation, and unified fabric deployments. It features 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ combo ports, enabling flexible connectivity with 10GBase-T and 10GBase-X standards. Supporting up to 480 Gbps switching capacity and 357 Mpps forwarding rate, it delivers wire-speed performance across all ports. Key capabilities include stacking up to six units, modular expansion with 4 slots, iSCSI optimization for low-latency storage traffic, and manageability via USB console. The 1U rack-mountable form factor measures 1.7 x 17.08 x 18.11 inches, with energy-efficient 10GBase-T ports reducing power by up to 20% on short runs. Ideal for virtualization, iSCSI storage, and high-throughput environments requiring QoS, VLAN support up to 4000, and LACP link aggregation.

24x 10GBase-T + 4x SFP+ combo ports for flexible 10Gb connectivity
480 Gbps capacity, 357 Mpps forwarding for wire-speed Layer 3 performance
Stackable up to 6 units with SFP+ ports for scalable management
iSCSI optimization and QoS for low-latency storage/virtualization
1U rack-mountable, energy-efficient 10GBase-T reduces power 20%
Supports 4000 VLANs, 32K MAC, LACP up to 8 ports per link

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Featuring

Supported Layer Standard
Manufacturer part #	Y295K
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	8024
Manageable	Yes
Uplink Port	Yes
Product Line	PowerConnect
Product Type	Layer 3 Switch
Stacking Port	Yes
Modular Expansion	Yes
Technology Standard	10GBase-T; 10GBase-X

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Data Center Top-of-Rack
Provides 24x 10GBase-T ports with 480Gbps capacity for high-density server connectivity, supporting wire-speed performance and stacking up to six units for scalable fabrics.
Network Aggregation
Layer 3 routing with 4x SFP+ combo uplinks and modular expansion enables efficient aggregation, with 4000 VLANs and LACP for up to 8 ports per link.
iSCSI Storage Networks
iSCSI optimization assigns traffic to priority queues for lower latency, complemented by 10G wire-speed on all ports and media support for twinaxial or fiber.
Virtualized Environments
Supports Priority Flow Control (802.1Qbb) and QoS with 8 queues per port, ideal for converged Ethernet handling virtualization and unified fabrics.

Depth	18.11 Inches
Width	17.08 Inches
Height	1.7 Inches
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable; 1U

USB Ports	1 x USB Type A for configuration
Media Type	Twinaxial; Optical Fiber
Ethernet Ports	24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45; 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Combo

Dell 8024 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45; 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Combo Switch

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