What are the port configurations on Dell N3248P-ON?

The N3248P-ON features 48x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb auto-sensing ports with 802.3at PoE up to 30W each, 4x 10G SFP+ accessory ports, and 2x 100G QSFP28 ports for uplinks/stacking. This configuration supports high-density PoE access with wire-speed 100G aggregation.

What is the switching performance of N3248P-ON?

It delivers 576Gbps full-duplex switch fabric capacity and 800Mpps forwarding rate in a non-blocking architecture. This enables simultaneous wire-speed performance across all 48x1GbE + 4x10G ports, ideal for bandwidth-intensive enterprise applications.

Does N3248P-ON support stacking and what bandwidth?

Yes, it uses 2x 100G QSFP28 rear ports for 400Gbps full-duplex stacking, supporting up to 12 switches managed from one IP. This provides seamless scalability and high availability for campus or data center aggregation.

What power supply comes with N3248P-ON?

Includes 1x hot-swappable 1050W AC PSU optimized for PoE budget. IO/PS airflow variant supports high PoE loads up to 30W/port across 48 ports, with 80PLUS Platinum efficiency for reduced operating costs.

What OS options are available for N3248P-ON?

Ships with Dell OS6 by default, supporting advanced L3 features like 8158 OSPF interfaces, 1024 static routes, and 8 QoS queues/port. Open Networking variant allows PicOS or other ONIE-compatible OS for flexible deployments.

Is N3248P-ON suitable for data center top-of-rack?

Yes, with 576Gbps capacity, 100G QSFP28 uplinks, and L3 routing, it's optimized for ToR access connecting servers to spine fabrics. Non-blocking design handles east-west traffic efficiently in virtualized environments.

N3248P-ON - Dell N3248P-ON 48x1Gb PoE 576Gbps L3 Switch

Name: Dell N3248P-ON 48x1Gb PoE 576Gbps L3 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N3248P-ON
Price: 2185 USD
Availability: InStock

N3248P-ON - Dell N3248P-ON 48x1Gb PoE 576Gbps L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell Networking N3248P-ON is a high-performance 1RU Layer 3 access switch from the PowerSwitch N3200-ON series, designed for enterprise and campus networks requiring robust PoE capabilities. It features 48x 10/100/1000Mb RJ45 auto-sensing ports delivering up to 30W 802.3at PoE per port, enabling power delivery to devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless APs. Uplink connectivity includes 4x 10G SFP+ ports and 2x 100G QSFP28 ports for high-speed aggregation and 400Gbps stacking. With 576Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 800Mpps forwarding rate, it handles demanding traffic loads in non-blocking architecture. Powered by a single hot-swappable 1050W AC PSU with IO/PS airflow, it supports Dell OS6 or open networking OS options. Ideal for top-of-rack access, it offers advanced L3 features like OSPF (8,158 interfaces), static/dynamic routing, 8 priority queues per port, and up to 12-switch stacking for scalable management from one IP address. Energy-efficient design with 80PLUS Platinum PSUs reduces OPEX in data centers and offices.

48x 1GbE RJ45 ports with 802.3at 30W PoE support.
4x 10G SFP+ and 2x 100G QSFP28 uplink ports included.
576Gbps full-duplex switching capacity, 800Mpps forwarding.
1x 1050W hot-swappable AC power supply standard.
Layer 3 routing with OSPF support for 8158 interfaces.
400Gbps stacking bandwidth for up to 12 switches.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N3248P-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
PoE	802.3at up to 30W/port
Layer	Layer 3
Model	N3248P-ON
Stacking	400Gbps via 2x 100G QSFP28
Product Line	PowerSwitch N3200-ON
Product Type	Networking Switch
Transceivers	Not included
Operating System	Dell OS6 / Open Networking

Compatible systems

Native integration with Dell servers via SFP+/QSFP28; supports ONIE for open OS ecosystems.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R-series
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 14G/15G
Direct 10G SFP+ connectivity for server uplinks

Best for

Enterprise Access
Powers 48 PoE devices like APs and cameras with 30W 802.3at per port in office environments.
Campus Networking
Delivers L3 routing and 100G stacking for multi-building campus deployments with high PoE density.
Data Center ToR
Provides 576Gbps non-blocking switching for server access with 10G/100G uplinks to spine.
IP Surveillance
Supports 48x 1GbE PoE ports for high-density video surveillance camera connectivity.
VoIP Deployment
Powers VoIP phones and thin clients across 48 ports with reliable L3 features and stacking.
Wireless Aggregation
Aggregates Wi-Fi 6 APs via PoE with 100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-bandwidth wireless backhaul.

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Static Routes	1024 IPv4/IPv6
Dynamic Routes	8158 IPv4 / 4096 IPv6
Forwarding Rate	800Mpps
OSPF Interfaces	8158
Priority Queues	8 per port
Switching Capacity	576Gbps full-duplex

Rack Kit	2-post included, 4-post optional
Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable

Ports	48x 10/100/1000Mb RJ45 802.3at PoE (30W)
Uplink Ports	4x 10G SFP+ , 2x 100G QSFP28

Dell N3248P-ON 48x1Gb PoE 576Gbps L3 Switch

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