What is the port configuration of the Dell N3248X-ON?

48x RJ45 auto-sensing ports (10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G), 4x 25G SFP28 uplinks, 2x 100G QSFP28 uplinks. No PoE. Includes 1x 550W hot-swap AC PSU with option for redundant second PSU.

What switching performance does the N3248X-ON provide?

1560Gbps full-duplex switch fabric capacity and 2167Mpps forwarding rate in non-blocking architecture. Supports 8 priority queues per port, 1024 static routes, 8158 dynamic IPv4 routes for high-performance Layer 3 routing.

What operating systems are supported on N3248X-ON?

Pre-installed options include Dell OS6, OS10, or SONiC. Provides robust L2/L3 features like MLAG, VRF-lite, OSPF (8158 interfaces), and 400Gbps stacking for up to 12 switches managed via single IP.

Is the N3248X-ON suitable for campus network aggregation?

Yes, designed for resilient 1/2.5/5/10GbE aggregation with MLAG active/active redundancy, no spanning tree needed. Scales to 624 ports in stack, ideal for high-availability office and campus distribution layers.

What power and environmental specs does it have?

Dual hot-swappable 550W AC PSUs (80+ Platinum efficient), operates 0-45°C. IO/PS or PS/IO airflow options. Weight 16.1 lbs (7.3kg) without PSU, modular design for easy serviceability.

How does N3248X-ON compare to N3248TE-ON?

N3248X-ON upgrades to multi-gig 10M-10G RJ45 ports and 25G SFP28 vs 1G/10G SFP+ on TE model, higher 1560Gbps capacity vs 576Gbps, targeted at modern multi-gig access needs.

N3248X-ON - Dell N3248X-ON 48x10G Multi-Gig 1560Gbps Switch

Name: Dell N3248X-ON 48x10G Multi-Gig 1560Gbps Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N3248X-ON

N3248X-ON - Dell N3248X-ON 48x10G Multi-Gig 1560Gbps Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch N3248X-ON is a high-performance, power-efficient Layer 3 switch from the N3200 series, designed for enterprise campus and data center environments. It features 48x RJ45 auto-sensing ports supporting 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds for multi-gigabit connectivity to modern endpoints like high-density Wi-Fi APs and workstations. Uplinks include 4x 25G SFP28 and 2x 100G QSFP28 ports enabling non-blocking 1560Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 2167Mpps forwarding rate. Dual hot-swappable 550W AC PSUs ensure high availability with IO/PS or PS/IO airflow options. Supports Dell OS6, OS10, or SONiC for flexible management, MLAG for active/active redundancy, VRF-lite for virtualization, and 400Gbps stacking for up to 12 switches. Ideal for aggregation layers handling east-west traffic, with wire-speed performance, low latency, and scalability for growing networks without spanning tree complexity.

1560Gbps full-duplex switching capacity supports wire-speed performance.
48x multi-gig RJ45 ports auto-sense 10M to 10G speeds.
4x 25G SFP28 and 2x 100G QSFP28 high-speed uplinks.
2167Mpps forwarding rate handles high traffic loads.
Dual 550W hot-swap PSUs with airflow flexibility.
Supports OS6, OS10, SONiC for open networking.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N3248X-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
PoE	No
Model	N3248X-ON
L3 Features	VRF-lite, OSPF (8158 interfaces), MLAG
NOS Support	Dell OS6, OS10, SONiC
Product Line	PowerSwitch N3200-ON Series
Product Type	Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

Network & Communication

Stacking

Compatible systems

Native Dell PowerSwitch ecosystem integration; open NOS support for multi-vendor deployments.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R-series
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 14G+
10G server connectivity via RJ45.
Dell PowerSwitch
Model: N-series
Form factor: 1U
Generation: Any
400Gbps stacking up to 12 units.

Best for

Campus Aggregation
Layer 3 distribution for office/campus networks with multi-gig access and 100G uplinks to core.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density 10G server connectivity with 25G/100G uplinks for east-west traffic.
Enterprise Distribution
MLAG redundancy and stacking for scalable aggregation without spanning tree.
High-Density Wi-Fi Backhaul
Multi-gig ports support 802.11ax APs with wire-speed forwarding.
HPC Clustering
Low-latency 10G/25G/100G for compute node interconnects.

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Airflow	IO/PS or PS/IO
Operating Temp	0°C to 45°C (32°F-113°F)

Uplink Ports	4x 25G SFP28, 2x 100G QSFP28
Downlink Ports	48x RJ45 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G auto-sensing

Dell N3248X-ON 48x10G Multi-Gig 1560Gbps Switch

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Best for

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