What is the switching performance?

The switch delivers 640 Gbps switching capacity and 960 Mpps forwarding rate, with a 128,000 MAC address table, ensuring line-rate non-blocking performance for high-density 10G traffic aggregation.

Does it support stacking?

Yes, it supports resilient HA stacking up to 6 switches with sub-50ms fast failover and non-stop forwarding, using 10GbE/40GbE modules for scalable, redundant fabrics.

What management features are available?

Includes SNMPv1/v2c/v3, LLDP-MED, RMON, Syslog, dual firmware images, and integrated USB for config import/export, plus BootP/DHCP/TFTP for streamlined enterprise administration.

What QoS and routing capabilities does it have?

QoS covers Layer 2/3/4 with DCB (802.1Qbb PFC, 802.1Qaz ETS, DCBx) and iSCSI TLV. Routing includes IPv4/IPv6 OSPFv1/2/3, VLANs, and private VLAN extensions for advanced traffic control.

PC8132 - Dell PowerConnect 8132 24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing GbE switching ports (100Mb/1Gb/10Gb); Upgradable QSFP+/4x10GbE/stacking ports Switch

Name: PC8132 - Dell PowerConnect 8132 24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing GbE switching ports (100Mb/1Gb/10Gb); Upgradable QSFP+/4x10GbE/stacking ports Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: PC8132

PC8132 - Dell PowerConnect 8132 24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing GbE switching ports (100Mb/1Gb/10Gb); Upgradable QSFP+/4x10GbE/stacking ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 8132 (SKU PC8132) is a managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch from the PowerConnect 8100 Series, designed for enterprise campus and mid-market core/aggregation deployments. It features 24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing ports supporting 100Mb/1Gb/10Gb speeds, expandable to 32 ports via optional QSFP+/40GbE modules and 4x QSFP+ slots. With 640 Gbps switching capacity and 960 Mpps forwarding rate, it handles high-density traffic efficiently. Key capabilities include resilient HA stacking up to 6 units with sub-50ms failover, 128,000 MAC addresses, and advanced QoS with DCB support (802.1Qbb, 802.1Qaz). Routing protocols cover IPv4/IPv6 OSPF and VLANs. Management via SNMP, LLDP-MED, and USB for config import/export. Dual hot-swappable power supplies (not included) ensure redundancy in 1RU form factor, suiting demanding environments like data centers and campuses.

24x 10GBASE-T ports, expandable to 32 via QSFP+
640 Gbps capacity, 960 Mpps forwarding rate
HA stacking up to 6 units, <50ms failover
128K MAC addresses, Layer 3 OSPF routing
DCB QoS with 802.1Qbb PFC, iSCSI support
1RU with dual hot-swap PSUs, SNMPv3 management

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Featuring

Management Protocols
Manufacturer part #	PC8132
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	PowerConnect 8132
Stacking	Resilient HA stacking up to 6 switches; Fast stack failover sub-50ms
Product Line	PowerConnect 8100 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
MAC Address Table	128,000 MAC addresses
Routing Protocols	IPv4/IPv6 including OSPFv1/2/3; VLAN support; Private VLAN extensions
Quality of Service	Layer 2 (IEEE 802.1p); Layer 3 (DSCP); Layer 4 (TCP/UDP); iSCSI TLV; DCB with Priority Flow Control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility listed in sources; supports standard Ethernet/iSCSI environments.

Best for

Core Switching
Delivers 640 Gbps switching and 960 Mpps forwarding for high-throughput backbone connectivity in enterprise cores, with Layer 3 routing including OSPFv2/3.
Aggregation Layer
Expands to 32 ports via QSFP+ modules and supports HA stacking up to 6 units with sub-50ms failover for scalable aggregation.
Data Centers
Provides DCB with Priority Flow Control and iSCSI TLV for converged storage networks, handling 128,000 MAC addresses.
Campus Networks
1RU rack-mountable with advanced QoS (802.1p/DSCP) and management protocols like SNMPv3 for reliable campus deployments.

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Forwarding Rate	960 Mpps
Switching Capacity	640 Gbps

Max Wattage	240W
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable power supplies (not included)

Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable chassis

Interface/Ports

USB Port	Integrated USB port for configuration file import/export
Ethernet Ports	24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing GbE switching ports (100Mb/1Gb/10Gb); Upgradable QSFP+/4x10GbE/stacking ports
Expansion Ports	Expandable to 32 ports with optional QSFP+/40GbE module; 4x QSFP+ (40GbE) slots

Dell PowerConnect 8132 24x 10GBASE-T auto-sensing GbE switching ports (100Mb/1Gb/10Gb); Upgradable QSFP+/4x10GbE/stacking ports Switch