What ports does the Dell N3024F switch provide?

The N3024F features 24 SFP 1000Mb auto-sensing ports for fiber (1000-SX up to 500m or 1000-LX up to 10km), 2 integrated front 10GbE SFP+ dedicated uplinks, and 2 GbE combo ports supporting copper or fiber. Rear mini-SAS stacking ports deliver 84Gbps full-duplex bandwidth.

What is the stacking capability of the N3024F?

Supports 84Gbps full-duplex stacking via 2x 21Gbps integrated rear ports, enabling up to 12 switches (8 members with OS6.5.1+). Allows management from a single IP with non-stop forwarding and fast failover for high-density aggregation up to 624 1GbE ports.

Does the N3024F support high availability features?

Yes, includes MLAG for multipath loop-free redundancy without spanning tree, dual hot-swappable 200W 80PLUS PSUs, and redundant variable-speed fans. Firmware upgrades occur without network downtime, ensuring full bandwidth utilization.

What power efficiency features does it offer?

Dual 200W hot-swap PSUs are 80PLUS-certified; Energy-Efficient Ethernet and low-power PHYs reduce consumption on idle ports. Dell Fresh Air compliant for 0-45°C (32-113°F) operation, minimizing cooling needs in data centers.

Is the N3024F compatible with Cisco networks?

Supports Cisco RPVST+ for Rapid Per VLAN Spanning Tree and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) for greater interoperability. Open standard protocols enable flexible integration in mixed vendor environments.

What Layer 3 capabilities are available?

Advanced IPv4/IPv6 routing, policy-based routing beyond destination IP, and line-rate non-blocking L3 forwarding. Ideal for distribution layer with scalability and security features.

N3024F - Dell N3024F 24x1GbSFP 2x10GbE L3 Switch

Name: Dell N3024F 24x1GbSFP 2x10GbE L3 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N3024F
Price: 455 USD
Availability: InStock

N3024F - Dell N3024F 24x1GbSFP 2x10GbE L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch N3024F delivers power-efficient, resilient Gigabit Ethernet switching for advanced Layer 3 distribution in offices and campus networks. Equipped with 24 SFP 1000Mb auto-sensing ports, two integrated 10GbE SFP+ ports, and two GbE combo media ports for flexible copper or fiber connectivity. Utilizes non-blocking architecture for wire-speed performance handling unexpected traffic loads up to 260Gbps full-duplex system capacity. Supports 84Gbps high-availability stacking of up to 12 switches (8 with OS6.5+), managed from a single IP address. Dual hot-swappable 80PLUS-certified 200W power supplies ensure high availability and efficiency. Advanced features include MLAG for multipath redundancy without spanning tree, IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 routing, policy-based routing, and interoperability with Cisco RPVST+ and CDP. Energy-Efficient Ethernet, low-power PHYs, and Dell Fresh Air compliance allow operation up to 113°F (45°C), reducing cooling costs. Ideal for high-density aggregation in wiring closets, MDFs, and data centers requiring scalable, reliable 1GbE/10GbE connectivity.

24 SFP 1Gb auto-sensing ports with 2x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks.
84Gbps full-duplex stacking for up to 12 switches managed via single IP.
MLAG redundancy enables full bandwidth without spanning tree protocols.
Dual hot-swappable 200W 80PLUS PSUs for high availability.
Operates up to 113°F with Energy-Efficient Ethernet compliance.
Advanced L3 IPv4/IPv6 routing and policy-based routing support.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N3024F
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	N3024F
Product Line	PowerSwitch N3000 Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Line-rate L2 switching and L3 routing (non-blocking)
Priority Queues	8 per port
Interoperability	Cisco RPVST+, CDP, open standards
Link Aggregation	128 LAGs, 8 members/LAG, 144 dynamic ports/stack
Operating System	Dell Networking OS6 (default)

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with Dell servers/storage via standard Ethernet; requires Dell-qualified optics. Integrates with Cisco via RPVST+/CDP.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: Any
Form factor: Rack
Generation: 12G+
Standard Ethernet connectivity via SFP/SFP+.
Dell EqualLogic
Model: PS Series
Form factor: SAN
Generation: Any
Plug-and-play iSCSI setup with one-command configuration.

Best for

Campus Distribution
Layer 3 aggregation for office and campus networks with 10GbE uplinks and stacking for scalability.
Wiring Closet Aggregation
High-density 1GbE switching up to 624 ports in 12-unit stacks for MDFs with non-stop forwarding.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Wire-speed GbE access with MLAG redundancy and 84Gbps stacking for east-west traffic.
High Availability Stacks
Dual hot-swap PSUs and variable-speed fans for resilient operation without downtime.
Energy-Efficient Deployments

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Forwarding Rate	Up to 193Mpps
Switching Capacity	Up to 260Gbps full-duplex

Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable 200W 80PLUS-certified AC PSUs
Max Power Consumption	67.1W; Max Thermal 228.96 BTU/hr

Airflow	Standard Airflow; Redundant variable-speed fans
Operating Temperature	0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F)

Ports	24 x 1Gb SFP auto-sensing (1000BASE-SX/LX), 2 x 10GbE SFP+ dedicated, 2 x GbE combo (copper/fiber)
Stacking Ports	2 x rear mini-SAS (21Gbps each, 84Gbps full-duplex max)

Dell N3024F 24x1GbSFP 2x10GbE L3 Switch

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