What is the performance capacity?

Switch fabric capacity is 184 Gb/s with a forwarding rate of 131 Mpps. It supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses, backed by 256MB RAM and 32MB flash, ensuring high-throughput Layer 3 switching without bottlenecks.

Does it support stacking?

Yes, resilient stacking up to 12 systems with optional module, enabling unified management of large fabrics. Ideal for scalable enterprise deployments with shared 10Gb uplinks and redundancy.

What PoE capabilities are available?

Provides up to 15.4W per port (802.3af) across all 48 ports with optional external power supply. Powers devices like IP phones and access points, simplifying cabling in PoE-heavy environments.

What management protocols are supported?

Layer 3 managed switch with IPv6, IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation (8 links), sFlow, SNMP, and QoS. Offers CLI, web interface for configuration in enterprise networks.

What is the physical form factor?

1U rack-mountable chassis weighing 25 lb, with 110-240V multi-voltage power options. Operates in 32-113°F and 10-90% humidity, suitable for standard data center racks.

6248P - Dell PowerConnect 6248P 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports; 4 SFP combo ports for fiber media support Switch

Name: 6248P - Dell PowerConnect 6248P 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports; 4 SFP combo ports for fiber media support Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6248P
Price: 165 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 6248P is a managed Layer 3 stackable switch from the PowerConnect 6200 Series, designed for enterprise environments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ support up to 15.4W per port on all ports via optional external power supply, plus 4 SFP combo ports and optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules. With a switch fabric capacity of 184 Gb/s and forwarding rate of 131 Mpps, it supports up to 8,000 MAC addresses. Stacking capability allows resilient configurations up to 12 units. Protocols include IPv6, IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation, sFlow, and SNMP. Rack-mountable in 1U form factor, it weighs 25 lb with 256MB RAM and 32MB flash. Ideal for powering IP phones, access points, and cameras while enabling Layer 3 routing and high-performance connectivity in SMB to enterprise edge deployments.

48x Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4x SFP combo
184 Gb/s switch fabric, 131 Mpps forwarding
Layer 3 routing, IPv6, stacking up to 12 units
15.4W PoE per port on all 48 ports
Up to 8,000 MAC addresses supported
Optional 10Gb Ethernet uplinks

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	6248P
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	PowerConnect 6248P
Product Line	PowerConnect 6200 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Stackable Switch
Switch Layer	Layer 3
MAC Address Table	Up to 8,000 MAC Addresses
Stacking Capability	Resilient stacking up to 12 systems with optional module
Supported Protocols	IPv6; IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (up to 8 links, 8 members per link); sFlow; SNMP

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Enterprise Edge
Supports high-density stacking up to 12 units with 184 Gb/s fabric capacity and optional 10Gb uplinks for scalable edge connectivity in large networks.
SMB Networking
Provides 48 Gigabit ports with Layer 3 routing, IPv6, and 131 Mpps forwarding for reliable performance in small to medium enterprises.
PoE Deployments
Delivers 15.4W PoE per port across 48 ports with external power, powering IP phones, APs, and cameras without separate supplies.
Data Center Access
Offers 4 SFP combo ports and link aggregation for fiber uplinks, supporting up to 8,000 MAC addresses in access layer roles.

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RAM	256MB CPU SDRAM; 8MB additional
Flash Memory	32MB

Forwarding Rate	131 Mpps
Switch Fabric Capacity	184 Gb/s

Power Consumption

PoE Budget	Up to 15.4W per port across 48 ports
PoE Support	Up to 15.4 watts per port (802.3af) on all 48 ports with optional external power supply
Power Supplies	Optional external power supply for full PoE; Voltage: 110-240V Multi

Weight	25 lb
Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	Rack Mountable

Uplink Ports	Optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports; 4 SFP combo ports for fiber media support

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