What is the PoE capability and port speeds of the N3248PXE-ON?

Features 48x RJ45 auto-sensing ports supporting 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GbE with 802.3bt PoE++ up to 90W per port, enabling power delivery to Wi-Fi 6 APs, 4K cameras, and displays while maintaining multigigabit performance for modern endpoints.

What switching performance does the N3248PXE-ON provide?

Delivers 1560Gbps full-duplex switch fabric capacity and 2167Mpps forwarding rate in non-blocking architecture, supporting wire-speed forwarding across all 48x10G + 6 uplink ports simultaneously for low-latency aggregation in enterprise environments.

How does stacking work on this switch?

Uses 2x rear 100GbE QSFP28 ports for 400Gbps full-duplex stacking bandwidth, allowing up to 12 switches (624 multigig ports) managed as one IP with hitless failover, ideal for high-availability campus and data center deployments.

What operating systems are supported?

Ships with Dell OS6; also supports SONiC open NOS. Provides L3 routing, VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG for flexible deployments from traditional campus to open networking spines with robust automation and telemetry.

What power and cooling features are included?

Dual hot-swappable internal 1600W 80PLUS Platinum AC PSUs with 1+1 redundancy; variable-speed fans for airflow (IO/PS options); Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power on idle links for optimal efficiency in dense PoE environments.

Is it suitable for Wi-Fi 6 deployments?

Yes, 48x multigigabit PoE++ ports deliver 90W to support Wi-Fi 6E/7 APs requiring high power and bandwidth; 25G/100G uplinks prevent bottlenecks in high-density wireless aggregation scenarios.

N3248PXE-ON - Dell N3248PXE-ON 48x10G PoE 4x25G 2x100G L3 Switch

Name: Dell N3248PXE-ON 48x10G PoE 4x25G 2x100G L3 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N3248PXE-ON
Price: 5665 USD
Availability: InStock

N3248PXE-ON - Dell N3248PXE-ON 48x10G PoE 4x25G 2x100G L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch N3248PXE-ON is a high-performance 1RU Layer 3 switch from the N3200-ON series, designed for power-efficient, resilient multigigabit Ethernet deployments in enterprise offices, campuses, and data centers. It features 48 RJ45 auto-sensing ports supporting 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GbE speeds with 802.3bt PoE++ delivering up to 90W per port for powering high-demand devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs, PTZ cameras, and thin clients. Uplinks include 4x 25GbE SFP28 and 2x 100GbE QSFP28 rear stacking ports enabling 400Gbps full-duplex stacking bandwidth for up to 12 switches managed as one logical unit with up to 624 multigig ports. Delivering 1560Gbps switching capacity and 2167Mpps forwarding rate in a non-blocking architecture, it handles east-west traffic surges seamlessly. Dual hot-swappable 80PLUS Platinum PSUs (1600W included) ensure high availability, while variable-speed fans and Energy Efficient Ethernet optimize power use. Supports Dell OS6 or SONiC for flexible open networking, advanced L3 routing, VXLAN, and EVPN. Ideal for top-of-rack aggregation, campus distribution, and edge access requiring wire-speed multigigabit PoE.

1560Gbps full-duplex switching capacity handles high traffic loads.
48x 1/2.5/5/10GbE PoE++ ports with 90W per-port budget.
2167Mpps forwarding rate ensures wire-speed performance.
4x25GbE SFP28 + 2x100GbE QSFP28 stacking uplinks.
Dual hot-swappable 1600W 80PLUS Platinum PSUs.
Supports OS6 and SONiC network operating systems.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N3248PXE-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	N3248PXE-ON
Stacking	Up to 12 switches, 400Gbps bandwidth
PoE Support	802.3bt PoE++ up to 90W/port
Product Line	PowerSwitch N3200-ON Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 3
Operating System	Dell OS6 / SONiC
MAC Address Table	288K entries

Compatible systems

Native integration with Dell PowerEdge servers via 10G/25G/100G; stacking within N3200 series; broad transceiver support.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R-series
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 15G/16G
Direct 10G SFP+/25G connectivity for server uplinks.
Dell PowerSwitch
Model: N3200-ON Series
Form factor: 1U
Stacking compatible up to 12 units via QSFP28.

Best for

Campus Distribution
Layer 3 aggregation for office/campus networks with multigigabit PoE++ powering Wi-Fi 6 APs and AVoIP.
Enterprise Aggregation
High-density 10G access consolidation with 100G stacking for scalable spine-leaf fabrics.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
Non-blocking 1560Gbps switching for server farm east-west traffic with low-latency forwarding.
Wi-Fi 6 Access Layer
90W PoE++ per port supports high-power APs, cameras, and displays in dense environments.
Edge Security Gateways

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Power Supplies	1x 1600W AC PSU included; dual hot-swap
Power Consumption	5344W maximum

Dimensions	1.7x17.3x20.5 in (HxWxD)
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable

Total Ports	48x RJ45 + 4x SFP28 + 2x QSFP28
Uplink Ports	4x 25GbE SFP28
Downlink Ports	48x 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T RJ45
Stacking Ports	2x 100GbE QSFP28

Dell N3248PXE-ON 48x10G PoE 4x25G 2x100G L3 Switch

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Forwarding Rate	2167Mpps
Switching Capacity	1560Gbps full-duplex