210-ABQB - Dell N1524P Switch

Name: 210-ABQB - Dell N1524P Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 210-ABQB

210-ABQB - Dell N1524P Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell N1524P is a high-performance 24-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise data center environments requiring dense, low-latency interconnectivity. Featuring 24x 10GBASE-T ports and 6x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, the N1524P delivers 1.44Tbps of full-duplex switching capacity with non-blocking architecture, ensuring wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously. The switch supports advanced networking features including VLAN tagging, link aggregation, spanning tree protocols, and quality-of-service (QoS) capabilities for traffic prioritization. With a compact 1U form factor, the N1524P is ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments in virtualized environments, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing clusters. Power consumption is approximately 1,100W, with redundant power supply options available. The switch runs Dell's networking operating system with comprehensive management interfaces including CLI, SNMP, and web-based GUI for simplified administration and monitoring.

24x 10GBASE-T ports with 6x 40GbE uplinks.
1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
Non-blocking architecture for wire-speed forwarding.
Compact 1U form factor for rack density.
Advanced QoS and VLAN support for traffic control.
Redundant power supplies with hot-swap capability.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	210-ABQB
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model Name	N1524P
Product Line	Dell Networking N-Series
Product Type	Top-of-Rack (ToR) Managed Ethernet Switch
Management Protocol	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS web interface, CLI
Management Interface	Out-of-band Ethernet (1GbE), serial console, SSH, Telnet

Network & Communication

VLAN Support	802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4,094 VLANs

Compatible systems

The Dell N1524P is compatible with enterprise-class servers (Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, HPE ProLiant, Cisco UCS) equipped with 10GbE network adapters. Supports all major virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Proxmox) and Linux distributions. Requires standard Cat6A Ethernet cabling, QSFP+ optical modules for 40GbE uplinks, and dual power circuits. Integrates with Dell OpenManage Enterprise and standard SNMP monitoring tools. Ideal for spine-and-leaf data center architectures where N1524P serves as top-of-rack switch aggregating to core/spine layer.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R640, R650, R660, R670, R680, R690
Form factor: 1U, 2U Rack Servers
Generation: 14th, 15th, 16th Gen
N1524P ToR switch connects PowerEdge servers via 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports. Supports up to 24 servers per switch with 40GbE uplinks to core infrastructure.
Dell PowerVault
Model: ME4012, ME4024, ME4084
Form factor: 2U, 4U Storage Arrays
Generation: Current
N1524P supports Dell PowerVault storage arrays with 10GbE iSCSI or NAS connectivity. 40GbE uplinks aggregate storage traffic to SAN fabric.
Dell PowerEdge XE Series
Model: XE8640, XE9680
Form factor: 2U, 4U GPU/Accelerator Servers
Generation: Current
Ideal for HPC and AI/ML clusters. N1524P provides low-latency interconnect for tightly-coupled compute nodes with GPU acceleration.
Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: SR650, SR670, SR680, SR690
Form factor: 1U, 2U Rack Servers
Generation: 3rd, 4th Gen
N1524P compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers via 10GBASE-T RJ45 connectivity. Requires compatible NIC adapters.

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Buffer Memory	32 MB shared packet buffer

Spanning Tree	802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP

Storm Control	Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast suppression

Port Mirroring	SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) for traffic monitoring

Forwarding Rate	1.44 billion packets per second (Bpps)

Link Aggregation	802.3ad LACP, up to 8 ports per group

MAC Address Table	128,000 entries

Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps full-duplex

Backplane Bandwidth	1.44 Tbps

Broadcast Storm Control	Supported per port

Quality of Service (QoS)	8 priority queues per port, weighted round-robin scheduling

Security

ACL Support	Access Control Lists for Layer 2/3/4 filtering
DHCP Snooping	Supported for DHCP security
IP Source Guard	Supported for DHCP/static IP validation
Dynamic ARP Inspection	Supported for ARP spoofing prevention

Power Input	100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power Supply	Dual redundant 750W AC power supplies (N+1 redundancy)
Power Consumption	Approximately 1,100W typical operation

Weight	Approximately 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Dimensions	17.3 x 1.73 x 10.5 inches (W x H x D)
Form Factor	1U 19-inch rack-mount

Environmental

Cooling	Front-to-back airflow with variable-speed fans
Altitude	Up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters)
Noise Level	Approximately 65 dB at full load
Heat Dissipation	Approximately 3,750 BTU/hour
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	10 Gbps per 10GbE port, 40 Gbps per QSFP+ port
Duplex Mode	Full-duplex on all ports
MTU Support	1,500 bytes standard, up to 9,216 bytes jumbo frames
Flow Control	802.3x pause frames
Jumbo Frames	Up to 9,216 bytes
Auto-Negotiation	Supported on 10GBASE-T ports
Port Configuration	24x 10GBASE-T RJ45 + 6x 40GbE QSFP+

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and port configuration of the Dell N1524P?

The N1524P provides 1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with 24x 10GBASE-T ports and 6x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks. This non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously, eliminating oversubscription in top-of-rack deployments. Each 10GbE port supports up to 10 Gbps bidirectional throughput.

Is the Dell N1524P suitable for virtualized data center environments?

Yes, the N1524P is optimized for virtualized environments. It supports comprehensive VLAN tagging (802.1Q), link aggregation (802.3ad), and advanced QoS policies for traffic prioritization across virtual machines. The 24 10GbE ports can connect 24 hypervisors, while 40GbE uplinks provide redundant core connectivity with sub-millisecond latency.

What power consumption and cooling requirements does the N1524P have?

The N1524P consumes approximately 1,100W under typical operation with dual redundant power supplies (each 750W+). It requires standard 1U rack space (19-inch) with front-to-back airflow cooling. Redundant power supplies enable non-disruptive maintenance and automatic failover, critical for always-on data center operations.

How does the N1524P compare to spine-and-leaf architectures?

The N1524P functions as a top-of-rack (ToR) switch in spine-and-leaf designs. Each N1524P connects 24 servers/storage systems at 10GbE, with 6x 40GbE uplinks aggregating to spine layer switches. This architecture scales horizontally—multiple N1524P ToR switches connect to shared spine switches, enabling non-blocking east-west traffic across the entire fabric.

What management and monitoring capabilities does the N1524P offer?

The N1524P supports multiple management interfaces: command-line interface (CLI), SNMP v2/v3 for remote monitoring, and web-based graphical user interface (GUI). Built-in port statistics, temperature sensors, and power supply monitoring enable real-time visibility. Integration with Dell OpenManage Enterprise simplifies multi-switch management across large deployments.

Can the N1524P support high-speed replication and disaster recovery scenarios?

Yes, the 40GbE uplinks enable high-bandwidth data replication between data centers. With 1.44Tbps switching capacity and low-latency forwarding, the N1524P supports synchronous replication for databases and storage arrays, minimizing RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) in disaster recovery configurations.

What uplink redundancy options are available on the N1524P?

The 6x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks can be configured in various redundancy modes: active-active link aggregation (802.3ad) for load balancing, or active-passive with spanning tree protocols for failover. This flexibility allows deployment in single-core or dual-core architectures, with automatic traffic rerouting upon uplink failure.

Dell N1524P Switch