N2224X-ON - Dell PowerSwitch N2224X-ON Switch

Name: N2224X-ON - Dell PowerSwitch N2224X-ON Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N2224X-ON
Price: 1155 USD
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N2224X-ON - Dell PowerSwitch N2224X-ON Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch N2224X-ON is an enterprise-class managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for modern data center and campus network deployments requiring high-density multigigabit connectivity. This 1U rack-mountable switch provides 24 auto-sensing 1/2.5GbE RJ45 ports for flexible endpoint connectivity, complemented by 4x25GbE SFP28 uplink ports and 2x40GbE QSFP+ rear stacking ports for high-speed fabric aggregation. With 880Gbps full-duplex switching capacity and 654Mpps forwarding rate, the N2224X-ON delivers non-blocking wire-speed performance across all ports simultaneously. The switch runs Dell OS6 (open network operating system) supporting advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, VLAN segmentation, QoS, and stacking of up to 12 units for centralized management. An 80PLUS Platinum certified 550W AC power supply ensures energy efficiency, while IO/PS airflow design optimizes thermal performance. Ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments, campus access layers, and small-to-medium enterprise environments requiring cost-effective multigigabit switching with proven reliability and lifetime warranty coverage.

880Gbps full-duplex switching capacity.
24x auto-sensing 1/2.5GbE RJ45 ports.
4x25GbE SFP28 uplink ports for aggregation.
Layer 3 routing with 4,094 VLAN support.
80PLUS Platinum 550W PSU for efficiency.
Stackable design manages 12 units centrally.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	N2224X-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
DNS	DNS client support
NTP	Network Time Protocol support
DHCP	DHCP client, DHCP relay
Syslog	Syslog support for centralized logging
SSL/TLS	Secure management connections
Model Name	PowerSwitch N2224X-ON
ACL Support	Access Control Lists for traffic filtering
IPv6 Support	Yes, full IPv6 routing and management

Compatible systems

The Dell N2224X-ON is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers (14G-16G), Dell PowerVault storage arrays, and third-party enterprise servers from Cisco UCS and HPE ProLiant families. Supports Dell OS6 natively with optional Cumulus Linux and Pica8 PicOS for open networking. Requires SFP28 and QSFP+ transceiver modules for fiber connectivity; optional redundant PSU available for high-availability configurations.

Dell PowerEdge Servers
Model: R640, R650, R660, R750, R760
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 14G-16G
Compatible as ToR switch for Dell PowerEdge server deployments in data centers.
Dell PowerVault Storage
Model: ME4024, ME5024, ME5084
Form factor: Rack-mount
Generation: Current
Supports high-speed SAN/NAS connectivity via 25GbE uplinks for storage array access.
Cisco UCS Servers
Model: C240 M5/M6, C480 M5/M6
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 5th-6th Gen
Interoperable as third-party ToR switch in heterogeneous data center environments.
HPE ProLiant Servers
Model: DL360 Gen10/Gen11, DL380 Gen10/Gen11
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 10th-11th Gen
Compatible for enterprise campus and data center deployments with standard Ethernet connectivity.

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Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

Layer Support	Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching/routing

Spanning Tree	STP, RSTP, MSTP support

Certifications	80PLUS Platinum (power efficiency)

RADIUS/TACACS+	Authentication support

RoHS Compliance	Yes

WEEE Compliance	Yes

Link Aggregation	LACP (802.3ad), static LAG

Operating System	Dell OS6 (pre-installed); supports Cumulus Linux, Pica8 PicOS

Multicast Support	IGMP snooping, PIM

Routing Protocols	OSPF, BGP, RIP, static routing

Typical Use Cases	Data center top-of-rack (ToR), campus access layer, cloud infrastructure, HPC clusters, branch office aggregation

Management Interface	Web GUI, CLI (SSH, Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3

Network & Communication

QoS	8 queues per port
VLAN Support	4,094 VLANs
Forwarding Rate	654Mpps
MAC Address Table	64,000 entries
Stacking Bandwidth	80Gbps (160Gbps full-duplex)
Switching Capacity	880Gbps full-duplex
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9,216 bytes
Maximum Stacked Units	12 switches
Switching Architecture	Non-blocking, wire-speed

Power Supply	1x 550W AC PSU (80PLUS Platinum certified)
Power Consumption	550W nominal
Redundant Power Support	Yes, supports optional second 550W AC PSU

Weight	Not specified in search results
Dimensions	1U (1.75 inches height), standard 19-inch rack width
Form Factor	1U rack-mount

Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Airflow Design	IO/PS (front-to-back)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 65°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Interface/Ports

Duplex Mode	Auto-sensing (half/full duplex)
Flow Control	IEEE 802.3x pause frames
Uplink Ports	4x 25GbE SFP28
Primary Ports	24x 10/100/1000/2500Mbps (1/2.5GbE) RJ45 auto-sensing
Port Mirroring	SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer)
Stacking Ports	2x 40GbE QSFP+ (rear)
Management Ports	1x RJ-45 console, 1x out-of-band Ethernet, 1x USB Type-A, 1x USB Type-B
Broadcast Storm Control	Supported
Port Speed Auto-Negotiation	Yes, 10/100/1000/2500Mbps auto-sensing on RJ45 ports

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the N2224X-ON?

The Dell N2224X-ON delivers 880Gbps full-duplex switching capacity with a forwarding rate of 654Mpps. This non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed performance across all 24 ports simultaneously, supporting demanding east-west data center traffic patterns and eliminating bottlenecks in ToR deployments.

How many ports does the N2224X-ON have and what are the speed options?

The switch features 24 auto-sensing RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000/2500Mbps (1/2.5GbE), 4x25GbE SFP28 uplink ports for high-speed aggregation, and 2x40GbE QSFP+ rear stacking ports. This configuration provides 30 total ports with flexible speed options for mixed-speed environments.

What operating system does the N2224X-ON run and what management features are included?

The N2224X-ON runs Dell OS6, an open network operating system supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, advanced routing, VLAN segmentation (4,094 VLANs), QoS with 8 queues per port, and stacking of up to 12 switches managed from a single IP address. Includes RJ-45 console, out-of-band management, and USB ports.

Is the N2224X-ON suitable for data center deployments and what are the power requirements?

Yes, the N2224X-ON is purpose-built for data center top-of-rack deployments with 1U form factor and non-blocking architecture. It includes an 80PLUS Platinum certified 550W AC power supply, reducing cooling costs. The switch supports redundant power supplies for high-availability configurations in mission-critical environments.

What VLAN and MAC address capacity does the N2224X-ON support?

The switch supports 4,094 VLANs for network segmentation and isolation, with a maximum MAC address table of 64,000 entries. Jumbo frame support up to 9,216 bytes enables efficient handling of large data transfers and storage traffic in enterprise networks.

How does the N2224X-ON compare to higher-end models like the N3224X-ON?

The N2224X-ON targets mid-market and SMB deployments with 24x2.5GbE ports and 880Gbps capacity, while the N3224X-ON is enterprise-grade with 24x10GbE ports, 4x40GbE uplinks, and 1.92Tbps capacity. The N2224X-ON uses single AC PSU and OS6, whereas N3224X-ON requires dual PSUs and runs OS10 for advanced features.

What warranty and support does Dell provide for the N2224X-ON?

Dell provides a lifetime warranty covering hardware repair/replacement, software upgrades, and optics/cables purchased with the switch. This comprehensive coverage ensures long-term investment protection and reduces total cost of ownership for enterprise customers.

Dell PowerSwitch N2224X-ON Switch