The Dell GP931 part number corresponds to the Dell PowerConnect 6248, a high-density Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise edge and aggregation deployments. It provides 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 4 SFP combo ports for fiber uplinks, enabling flexible copper and optical connectivity in mixed environments. The platform supports optional 10GbE uplink modules and dedicated stacking modules, allowing up to 48Gbps stacking bandwidth and scalable deployment of multiple switches as a single logical unit. With a switch fabric capacity up to 184Gb/s and forwarding rate up to 131Mpps, it delivers wire-speed performance for demanding converged networks. Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features include VLANs with up to 1024 VLANs, QinQ, VRRP, RIP, OSPF, and comprehensive QoS with up to 8 hardware queues per port. Security capabilities such as 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, ACLs, and SSH/SSL management harden access control. Managed via web GUI, CLI, or SNMP, the PowerConnect 6248 is well-suited for enterprise wiring closets, server access, and small data center aggregation.
48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports.
4 SFP combo ports for fiber uplinks.
Switch fabric up to 184Gb/s total.
Forwarding rate up to 131Mpps wire-speed.
Advanced Layer 3 routing with OSPF.
Optional stacking with 48Gbps bandwidth.
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The Dell GP931 part corresponds to the PowerConnect 6248, interoperable within the Dell PowerConnect 6200 series stack and standards-based enterprise Ethernet networks using 10/100/1000BASE-T, SFP fiber uplinks, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, 802.1Q VLANs and SNMP-based management tools.
Dell PowerConnect
Model: 6200 Series
Form factor: 1U Rackmount
Generation: PowerConnect 6200
Designed to interoperate and stack with other Dell PowerConnect 6200 series switches such as the 6224 and 6224P using optional stacking modules.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 1GbE-based rack servers
Form factor: Rackmount
Generation: 11th–13th Gen
Provides 10/100/1000BASE-T access switch connectivity for PowerEdge servers through copper Ethernet or SFP fiber uplinks via compatible transceivers.
Multi-vendor Enterprise Networking
Model: Standards-compliant switches and routers
Form factor: Rackmount
Generation: IEEE 802.3 / 802.1 compliant
Interoperates with standards-based network equipment using 802.3 Ethernet, 802.1Q VLANs, OSPF, RIP, and VRRP for multi-vendor campus and data center deployments.
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Enterprise Edge Switching
Deploy as a high-density Layer 3 managed edge switch providing 48 copper Gigabit ports and SFP uplinks for enterprise wiring closets and floor distribution.
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Use as an access-layer switch in campus networks, aggregating user endpoints and IP phones with VLAN segmentation, QoS and 802.1X security.
SMB Core and Aggregation
Serve as a compact core or aggregation switch in small and midsize business networks requiring Layer 3 routing, VRRP and multicast support.
Server Access for 1GbE Hosts
Connect 1GbE servers in small data centers or labs, leveraging optional 10GbE uplinks and stacking for higher bandwidth northbound links.
VoIP and Unified Communications
Support IP telephony deployments using voice VLANs, QoS prioritization and PoE-capable companion switches in the PowerConnect 6200 family.
Laboratory and Test Environments
Provide flexible VLAN, multicast and QoS features for development labs or QA environments that need many configurable 1GbE switch ports.
Multicast-enabled Applications
Run applications dependent on IP multicast using IGMP snooping, IGMP querier and PIM support for efficient group traffic distribution.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dell GP931 part and which switch model does it map to?
Dell GP931 is a Dell part number used for a configuration of the Dell PowerConnect 6248, a 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 combo SFP ports. Catalog listings from IT In Stock explicitly identify GP931 with the PowerConnect 6248 model, confirming the mapping.
What are the main port and performance specifications of the PowerConnect 6248?
The PowerConnect 6248 provides 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 4 SFP combo ports for fiber connections. It delivers a switch fabric capacity up to 184Gb/s and a forwarding rate up to 131Mpps. It supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses, making it suitable for dense enterprise edge or aggregation roles.
Which Layer 3 routing and VLAN features does this switch support?
The PowerConnect 6248 supports static routing, RIP, and OSPF with up to 128 RIP interfaces and 128 OSPF interfaces and areas. It offers up to 128 VLAN routing interfaces and supports up to 1024 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q tagging, QinQ double tagging, dynamic VLANs via GVRP, and dedicated voice VLAN capabilities for converged networks.
How does the PowerConnect 6248 handle QoS and traffic prioritization?
Quality of Service on the PowerConnect 6248 includes Layer 2 (802.1p), Layer 3 (DSCP), and Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) trusted modes. Advanced flow-based policies can apply metering, rate limiting, marking and bandwidth guarantees. The switch provides 8 priority queues per port with adjustable WRR and strict scheduling, enabling granular prioritization for voice, video, and critical data.
What security and management features are available on this switch?
Security features include IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication with multi-host and guest access, RADIUS and TACACS+ for centralized authentication, port-based MAC lockdown and alerts, and ACLs with up to 100 lists and 12 ACEs each. Management can be performed via web GUI, CLI over Telnet or serial console, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, with SSHv2 and SSLv3 for encrypted sessions and syslog support.
Can the PowerConnect 6248 be stacked or upgraded with 10GbE uplinks?
Yes. The switch supports optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules and a dedicated stacking module, such as the Dell YY741 10G stacking module referenced in GP931-based bundles. Stacking provides up to 48Gbps inter-switch bandwidth and allows multiple units to operate as a single logical switch, simplifying management and increasing resiliency and scalability.
What environmental and physical characteristics should be considered for deployment?
The PowerConnect 6248 is a 1U rack-mount switch weighing approximately 6.2kg. It is specified for operating temperatures from 0°C to 45°C and storage from -20°C to 70°C, with operating relative humidity from 10% to 90% non-condensing. Built-in temperature sensors support environmental monitoring, making it suitable for standard enterprise rack environments.
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