What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of Dell PCT6248?

The Dell PowerConnect 6248 (PCT6248) provides 184 Gbps full-duplex switch fabric capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate, enabling wire-speed performance on all 48 Gigabit ports simultaneously. This supports high-throughput environments like data centers without bottlenecks.

Does the PCT6248 support Power over Ethernet?

The 6248P variant of Dell PowerConnect 6248 supports PoE up to 15.4W per port on all 48 ports with optional external RPS-600 power supply, ideal for powering VoIP phones, WLAN APs, and cameras without additional injectors.

How does stacking work on the PowerConnect 6248?

Resilient stacking supports up to 12 units via optional modules, delivering nearly 2Tbps aggregate capacity. Single control plane simplifies management while maintaining high availability with fast failover.

What security features does the PCT6248 offer?

Includes 802.1x port authentication, up to 100 ACLs with 12 ACEs each, MAC lockdown, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSLv3/SSHv2 encryption, and management access filtering for secure enterprise deployments.

Is Layer 3 routing supported on Dell PCT6248?

Yes, as a Layer 2/3 managed switch, it supports static/dynamic routing, VRRP, PIM-DM/SM multicast, and IPv6, suitable for inter-VLAN routing in campus or edge networks.

What management options are available?

Web GUI, CLI via Telnet/SSH/serial, SNMPv1-3, RMON groups, dual firmware images, TFTP config transfers, syslog, and temperature sensors for comprehensive monitoring and easy firmware updates.

PCT6248 - Dell PowerConnect 6248 Switch

Name: PCT6248 - Dell PowerConnect 6248 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: PCT6248
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

PCT6248 - Dell PowerConnect 6248 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 6248, identified by SKU PCT6248, is a high-performance 1U stackable Gigabit Ethernet switch from Dell's PowerConnect 6200 series, designed for enterprise edge and small-to-medium data center environments. It features 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and 4 shared SFP combo ports for fiber connectivity, with optional 10GbE uplink modules and resilient stacking for up to 12 switches, providing nearly 2Tbps aggregate capacity. Key performance includes 184 Gbps switch fabric, 131 Mpps forwarding rate, and support for up to 8,000 or 16,000 MAC addresses. Advanced features encompass IEEE 802.1x authentication, up to 4093 VLANs with GVRP, 8 QoS queues per port, IGMP snooping for 256 multicast groups, and ACLs for security. The 6248P variant offers PoE up to 15.4W per port with external power. Management via CLI, web interface, SNMPv3, and RMON ensures easy deployment. Ideal for powering VoIP, WLAN APs, video conferencing while maintaining low latency and high availability with RSTP, VRRP, and redundant power support.

184 Gbps non-blocking switch fabric capacity.
131 Mpps forwarding rate across all ports.
48x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with 4x SFP combos.
Stackable up to 12 units for 2Tbps aggregate.
Up to 4093 VLANs with GVRP dynamic support.
8 QoS queues per port with flow-based policies.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	PCT6248
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
QoS	8 queues/port, L2/L3/L4, ACLs, WRR
Model	PowerConnect 6248
Multicast	IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, 256 groups, PIM
Standards	IEEE 802.3ab/z, 802.1Q/p/D/w/x/ad/ab
Management	CLI, Web, SNMPv3, RMON, Syslog
Product Line	PowerConnect 6200 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 2/3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
VLAN Support	Up to 4093 VLANs, 802.1Q, GVRP, QinQ

Compatible systems

Native stacking within PowerConnect 6200 series; optional modules for 10GbE and PoE redundancy.

Dell PowerConnect
Model: 6200 Series
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 1st
Stackable with 6200 series via optional modules.

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Deploy as aggregation switch for branch offices with stacking for scalability and PoE for IP phones/WLAN APs.
Data Center Top-of-Rack
High-density GbE access with 10GbE uplinks for server connectivity and east-west traffic.
Campus Networking
VLAN segmentation and QoS for university/enterprise campuses supporting multicast video.
VoIP and WLAN
PoE-powered handsets and access points with IGMP snooping for efficient multicast.
SMB Aggregation
Cost-effective stacking for growing SMBs needing resilient Layer 3 routing.
Video Conferencing
Flow-based QoS and bandwidth guarantees for real-time AV traffic prioritization.

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Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table	Up to 16K entries

PoE	6248P: 15.4W/port max 48 ports
Power Supply	Internal AC 100-240V, optional RPS-600
Power Consumption	Max 120W (6248), 477W PoE

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Forwarding Rate	131 Mpps
Switching Capacity	184 Gbps full-duplex