What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the N3248TE-ON?

The Dell PowerSwitch N3248TE-ON provides 576Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 800Mpps forwarding rate. This non-blocking architecture delivers line-rate Layer 2/3 performance across all 48x 1GbE, 4x 10G SFP+, and 2x 100G QSFP28 ports, ideal for bursty enterprise traffic in campus or data center aggregation.

What ports does the N3248TE-ON include for connectivity?

It features 48x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb auto-sensing ports, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, 2x 100G QSFP28 stacking ports, plus OOB management (10/100/1000BASE-T), RJ45/MicroUSB console, and USB Type A. Supports auto-MDI/MDIX, port mirroring, and Energy-Efficient Ethernet for flexible deployments.

Does the N3248TE-ON support stacking and high availability?

Yes, rear 2x 100G QSFP28 ports enable stacking up to 12 switches from a single IP with 576Gbps per unit. Includes hot-swappable redundant 550W PSU, variable-speed fans, dual firmware images, and 87% efficient power for enterprise-grade resilience.

What operating systems run on the N3248TE-ON?

Ships with Dell OS6 or OS10 Enterprise Edition. OS10 supports advanced Layer 3 routing, VRF for segmentation, and Open Networking programmability. Both offer simple management, flow-based mirroring, and broadcast storm control for scalable networks.

What are the physical dimensions and power specs?

1RU chassis measures 1.71 x 17.09 x 15.75 inches (43.4 x 434 x 400 mm), weighs 15.4 lbs with one PSU. Max power draw 212-350W, 723 BTU/hr thermal, 550W hot-swap AC PSU (redundant), I/O-to-PSU airflow with redundant fans.

Is the N3248TE-ON suitable for multigigabit campus networks?

Yes, part of N3200 series for 1GbE to 10GbE multigigabit. Delivers wire-speed non-blocking switching, VRF segmentation, and 32K MAC table for large-scale office/campus distribution with easy scalability via 100G stacking.

N3248TE-ON - Dell N3248TE-ON 48x1GbE 576Gbps 2x100G Switch

Name: Dell N3248TE-ON 48x1GbE 576Gbps 2x100G Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N3248TE-ON

N3248TE-ON - Dell N3248TE-ON 48x1GbE 576Gbps 2x100G Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch N3248TE-ON is a high-performance 1RU Layer 3 switch from the N3200 series, designed for enterprise campus and data center environments requiring resilient 1GbE to 100GbE connectivity. It features 48x auto-sensing 10/100/1000Mb RJ45 ports for dense access connectivity, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks for aggregation, and 2x 100G QSFP28 ports enabling high-speed stacking up to 12 units. With 576Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 800Mpps forwarding rate, it provides non-blocking wire-speed Layer 2/3 performance. Powered by a hot-swappable 550W AC PSU (redundant capable), it supports Dell OS6 or OS10 for advanced routing, VRF segmentation, and simplified management. Key benefits include energy-efficient operation (87% PSU efficiency), variable-speed fans for I/O-to-PSU airflow, 4GB CPU memory, 32GB SSD, and 8MB packet buffer for handling bursty traffic. Ideal for top-of-rack, distribution layers in offices, campuses, or edge data centers needing scalable, low-latency networking with lifetime warranty support.

576Gbps full-duplex switching capacity supports wire-speed performance.
800Mpps forwarding rate handles high-density Layer 3 routing.
48x 1GbE RJ45 ports with 4x 10G SFP+ and 2x 100G QSFP28.
Hot-swappable 550W AC PSU ensures high availability operation.
Dell OS6/OS10 enables advanced VRF and stacking features.
32GB SSD and 4GB DRAM for robust packet buffering and management.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N3248TE-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	N3248TE-ON
PoE Support	No
Product Line	PowerSwitch N3200-ON Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2/3
Operating System	Dell OS6 or OS10 Enterprise
Safety Certifications	cUL, ICES Class A, ACMA RCA Class A

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Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with Dell servers/switches via standard optics; supports redundant PSU and stacking hardware out-of-box.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: Any
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 13G+
Standard Ethernet connectivity via SFP+/QSFP28.
Dell PowerSwitch
Model: N3200 Series
Form factor: 1U
Generation: All
Stacks up to 12 units via 100G QSFP28.

Best for

Campus Distribution
Layer 3 aggregation for office and campus networks handling multigigabit traffic with VRF segmentation.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density 1GbE access to 100G uplinks for east-west server traffic in scalable fabrics.
Enterprise Aggregation
Stacking up to 12 units for 576+ Gbps resilient switching in branch or headquarters deployments.
Office Networking
Power-efficient 48-port 1GbE for desktop/server connectivity with 10G/100G uplinks to core.
High Availability Stacking

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SSD Storage	32GB
Packet Buffer	8MB shared
MAC Address Table	32,000 entries

CPU Memory	4GB DRAM

Forwarding Rate	800Mpps
Switching Capacity	576Gbps full-duplex

Power Supply	1x 550W hot-swappable AC (redundant capable)
Max Power Consumption	212-350W

Weight	15.4 lbs (6.99 kg) with 1 PSU
Dimensions	1.71 x 17.09 x 15.75 in (43.4 x 434 x 400 mm)
Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable
Rack Mount Kit	2-post ReadyRails included

Airflow	I/O-to-PSU (IO/PS) or PS-to-I/O
Thermal Output	723 BTU/hr max

Interface/Ports

Uplink Ports	4x 10G SFP+
Downlink Ports	48x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb auto-sensing
Stacking Ports	2x 100G QSFP28 rear
Management Ports	1x OOB 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ45 console, MicroUSB console, USB Type A

Dell N3248TE-ON 48x1GbE 576Gbps 2x100G Switch

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