What is the switching performance?

Switch fabric capacity is 17.6 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 13.1 Mpps. It supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses and 256 VLANs, ensuring efficient non-blocking Fast Ethernet switching for enterprise access layers.

How is the switch managed?

Management via web-based interface or CLI through Telnet/serial port. Protocols include SNMPv1/v2c/v3, 4 RMON groups (history, stats, alarms, events), TFTP, LLDP-MED, Syslog, plus 802.1x authentication and RADIUS/TACACS+ for security.

Does it support stacking?

Yes, it's stackable using integrated Copper GbE ports for resilient stacking. The 1U rack-mountable design with included ears facilitates easy expansion and high availability in rack environments.

What Spanning Tree Protocols are supported?

IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree, 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree with Fast Link support, and 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees. These prevent loops and ensure fast convergence in complex topologies.

What power options are available?

External redundant power support via PowerConnect RPS-600 (sold separately). For full 15.4W PoE on all 48 ports, Dell EPS-470 is required, providing reliable power for IP phones and devices.

GY524 - Dell PowerConnect 3548 52-Port Switch

Name: GY524 - Dell PowerConnect 3548 52-Port Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: GY524

GY524 - Dell PowerConnect 3548 52-Port Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 3548 is a Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch from the PowerConnect 3500 Series, designed for enterprise environments. It features 48 x 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet PoE ports, 2 x Copper GbE ports, and 2 x SFP ports for fiber uplinks, totaling 52 fixed ports. With a switch fabric capacity of 17.6 Gbps and forwarding rate of 13.1 Mpps, it supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses and 256 VLANs. Management options include web-based interface, CLI via Telnet/serial, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON, TFTP, LLDP-MED, and Syslog. Spanning Tree Protocols encompass IEEE 802.1D, 802.1w RSTP, and 802.1s MSTP. The 1U rack-mountable, stackable form factor uses integrated Copper GbE ports for resilient stacking. External redundant power via RPS-600 (sold separately) ensures uptime. Ideal for powering IP phones and devices in SMB networks requiring PoE, VLAN segmentation, and high availability.

48x 10/100 PoE ports + 2x GbE + 2x SFP for dense access
17.6 Gbps capacity, 13.1 Mpps forwarding rate
8K MAC addresses, 256 VLANs with QoS prioritization
Web/CLI management, SNMPv3, RMON, Syslog support
IEEE 802.1D/w/s STP for loop-free resilient stacking
1U rack-mountable with external redundant power option

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	GY524
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	PowerConnect 3548
Product Line	PowerConnect 3500 Series
Product Type	Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch
MAC Address Table	Up to 8,000 MAC addresses
Supported Protocols	SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3; 4 RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, events); TFTP; LLDP-MED; Syslog
Management Interface	Web-based interface; Industry-standard CLI via Telnet or local serial port
Spanning Tree Protocol	IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree; IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree with Fast Link support; IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees

Compatible systems

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Best for

SMB Branch Offices
Provides 48 PoE ports for IP phones and access points with 17.6 Gbps switching capacity and 13.1 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring reliable connectivity for small-to-medium business networks.
VoIP and Unified Communications
IEEE 802.3af PoE delivers 15.4W per port to power VoIP devices across 48 ports, supported by QoS and 256 VLANs for traffic prioritization.
VLAN-Segmented Environments
Supports up to 256 VLANs with IEEE 802.1p prioritization and Spanning Tree Protocols (802.1D/w/s) for secure, loop-free segmentation in enterprise setups.
Stackable Deployments
Integrated Copper GbE ports enable resilient stacking in 1U rack-mountable units, simplifying management for distributed access layer networks.

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Forwarding Rate	13.1 Mpps
Switch Fabric Capacity	17.6 Gbps

Power Supplies	External redundant power support with PowerConnect RPS-600 (sold separately)

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rack-Mountable; Stackable
Mounting Type	Rack Mount with included ears

Interface/Ports

Network Ports	48 x 10/100BASE-T auto-sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports; 2 x Copper GbE ports; 2 x SFP ports for optional Fiber GbE
Stacking Port	Yes; Integrated Copper GbE ports provide resilient stacking
Ethernet Speed	10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet on 48 ports; 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet on 2 copper ports
Quantity of Fixed Ports/Expansion Slots	52

Dell PowerConnect 3548 52-Port Switch