463-7710 - Dell N1548 Switch

Name: 463-7710 - Dell N1548 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 463-7710

463-7710 - Dell N1548 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell N1548 is a 1U rackmount Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise data center and campus network deployments. It provides 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) with 4 expansion slots supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ modules (10GBase-X). The switch delivers 1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with non-blocking architecture for wire-speed performance across all ports simultaneously. Part of Dell's N1500 series, it features integrated Dell EMC Networking OS 6 for simplified management via CLI and GUI, redundant power supply support, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) capabilities. The switch supports stacking of up to four units via 40Gbps high-availability stacking architecture, enabling centralized management from a single IP address. Ideal for small-to-mid-sized business networks, campus access layers, and distributed enterprise environments requiring scalable, power-efficient 1/10GbE switching with Layer 3 routing capabilities.

48x 1GbE ports plus 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks.
1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
Layer 3 managed with Dell EMC Networking OS 6.
Non-blocking architecture for wire-speed performance.
Redundant power supply and stacking support.
1U rackmount form factor, 8.82 lb weight.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	463-7710
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	N1548
Stacking	Yes, up to 4 switches via 40Gbps stacking architecture
Management	Manageable via Dell EMC Networking OS 6, CLI, GUI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH
Performance	Wire-speed, non-blocking, handles unexpected traffic loads
Architecture	Non-blocking
Product Line	N1500 Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 3

Compatible systems

The Dell N1548 integrates with Dell EMC Networking OS 6 and supports standard enterprise management protocols. It is compatible with 10GbE SFP+ transceivers for uplink expansion and operates in standard 19-inch racks. Stacking capability enables integration with up to 3 additional N1500 series switches for centralized management.

Dell Technologies N1500 Series
Model: N1548
Form factor: 1U Rackmount
Generation: N1500
Supports stacking with up to 3 additional N1500 series switches via 40Gbps stacking ports for unified management.

Best for

Campus Access Layer
Provides high-density 1GbE connectivity for building access networks with integrated 10GbE uplinks to core infrastructure, supporting up to 48 end devices per switch.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Delivers non-blocking wire-speed switching for server-to-network connectivity in virtualized environments with low-latency east-west traffic handling.
Enterprise Branch Networks
Enables distributed switching for mid-sized branch offices with stacking capability to manage multiple switches as single logical unit via unified management console.
Network Aggregation
Consolidates access layer traffic through 10GbE uplinks to core switches, supporting redundant power supplies for high-availability branch deployments.

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Package Contents	N1548 Layer 3 Switch, RJ-45 to female DB-9 connector cable

Network Technology	10/100/1000Base-T, 10GBase-X

Ethernet Technology	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Bandwidth	320 Gbps
Switching Capacity	1.44Tbps full-duplex

Power Supply	Redundant power supply supported, 80PLUS certified
Energy Efficiency	Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), short cable detection

Weight	8.82 pounds
Dimensions	Width 17.3 inches, Depth 10.1 inches, Height 1.7 inches
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Media Type Supported	Twisted Pair (1GbE), Optical Fiber (10GbE SFP+)

Environmentally Friendly	Yes
Environmental Certifications	RoHS, REACH, EU WEEE

Interface/Ports

Stack Ports	Yes, 40Gbps stacking capability
Uplink Ports	Yes, modular via SFP+ expansion
Expansion Slots	4x SFP+ slots
Total Network Ports	48 Gigabit Ethernet + 4 SFP+ slots
Network Ports - Gigabit Ethernet	48x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45
Network Ports - 10 Gigabit Ethernet	4x SFP+ expansion slots supporting 10GBase-X

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and port density of the Dell N1548?

The N1548 delivers 1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000Base-T) and 4 expansion slots for 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ modules. The non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously, making it suitable for high-density access layer deployments.

Does the N1548 support stacking and centralized management?

Yes, the N1548 supports stacking of up to four switches via 40Gbps high-availability stacking architecture. This allows network administrators to manage multiple switches as a single logical unit from one IP address using Dell EMC Networking OS 6, simplifying configuration and monitoring.

What uplink options are available on the N1548?

The N1548 includes 4 SFP+ expansion slots supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules (10GBase-X). These uplinks provide connectivity to core infrastructure or higher-tier switches, enabling scalable network growth while maintaining non-blocking performance.

Is the N1548 suitable for power-constrained environments?

Yes, the N1548 features an 80PLUS-certified power supply with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and short cable detection capabilities. It supports redundant power supplies for high-availability deployments, helping reduce power and cooling costs in data center and branch office environments.

What Layer 3 capabilities does the N1548 provide?

As a Layer 3 managed switch, the N1548 supports routing, VLAN configuration, and advanced network services. It runs Dell EMC Networking OS 6 with familiar CLI and GUI interfaces, enabling network administrators to deploy complex network topologies and policies without extensive retraining.

What are the physical dimensions and rack compatibility?

The N1548 is a 1U rackmount switch measuring 17.3 inches wide, 10.1 inches deep, and 1.7 inches tall, weighing approximately 8.82 pounds. It fits standard 19-inch server racks and includes RJ-45 to DB-9 serial console cable for management access.

What operating systems and management protocols does the N1548 support?

The N1548 runs Dell EMC Networking OS 6 and supports standard management protocols including SNMP, Telnet, and SSH. USB auto-configuration enables rapid deployment of mirrored configurations across multiple switches by inserting a USB key, streamlining large-scale network rollouts.

Dell N1548 Switch

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