What is the port configuration of the Dell S5248F-ON?

The S5248F-ON features 48x 25GbE SFP28 downlink ports, 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD uplinks, and 4x 100GbE QSFP28 ports. Uplinks support multi-rate 10/25/40/50/100GbE via breakouts, enabling flexible connectivity for 25GbE servers and 100/200GbE spine links in leaf deployments.

What switching performance does the S5248F-ON provide?

It delivers 2.0 Tbps switching capacity (4.0 Tbps full duplex), 1.5 Bpps forwarding rate (3.0 Bpps full duplex), and 847ns latency. Hardware 1588v2 PTP timing ensures precise synchronization, with 32MB packet buffer supporting wire-speed non-blocking performance across all ports.

Is the S5248F-ON suitable for open networking?

Yes, ONIE-enabled for Dell SmartFabric OS10 or third-party NOS like Cumulus, SONiC. Supports VXLAN, DCB (802.1Qbb/Qaz), ERPM mirroring, up to 288K MAC/168K IPv4 hosts/128K routes, ideal for software-defined data centers.

What are the power and thermal specs?

Maximum power 647W (typical 310W), redundant hot-swappable 750W AC PSUs (100-240V), 4 fan modules. Operates 0-45°C, fresh air compliant, 1RU form factor (17.1x18.1x1.7in, 9.7kg), with I/O-to-PSU or reverse airflow options.

What advanced features does it support?

Layer 2/3 Ethernet switching, 4K VLANs, 128 LAGs (16 members), MSTP/PVST, IPv4/IPv6 routing, multicast (16K routes), DCB for iSCSI/converged networks, ERPM, and high-scale tables: 288K MAC, 128K IPv4 routes.

What is the ideal deployment for S5248F-ON?

Optimal as ToR/leaf in data centers for 25GbE NIC aggregation to 100/200GbE spine, supporting HPC, cloud, NFV with low-latency, high-throughput for east-west traffic in spine/leaf or fat-tree topologies.

S5248F-ON - Dell S5248F-ON 48x25GbE 2x200G+4x100G Switch

Name: Dell S5248F-ON 48x25GbE 2x200G+4x100G Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: S5248F-ON
Price: 3505 USD
Availability: InStock

S5248F-ON - Dell S5248F-ON 48x25GbE 2x200G+4x100G Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is a high-performance 1RU open networking switch optimized for data center top-of-rack (ToR) and leaf roles in spine/leaf architectures. It features 48x 25GbE SFP28 ports for high-density server connectivity, 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD uplinks, and 4x 100GbE QSFP28 ports supporting multi-rate 10/25/40/50/100GbE via breakout cables. Delivering 2.0 Tbps switching capacity (4.0 Tbps full duplex) and 1.5 Bpps throughput (3.0 Bpps full duplex) with 847ns low latency, it ensures non-blocking wire-speed performance. Equipped with redundant hot-swappable 750W AC PSUs, 4 fan modules, 16GB CPU memory, 64GB SSD, and 32MB packet buffer, it supports advanced features like VXLAN, DCB, 1588v2 PTP timing, up to 288K MAC addresses, 128K IPv4 routes. ONIE-enabled for Dell SmartFabric OS10 or third-party NOS, it offers flexible airflow options and fresh air compliance to 45°C, ideal for cloud, HPC, and enterprise networks requiring scalable, low-latency east-west traffic handling.

2.0 Tbps switching capacity (4.0 Tbps full duplex).
48x 25GbE SFP28 ports with 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD uplinks.
1.5 Bpps throughput and 847ns low latency.
ONIE support for SmartFabric OS10 or third-party NOS.
Redundant 750W AC PSUs and 4 hot-swap fans in 1RU.
Multi-rate ports support 10/25/40/50/100GbE breakouts.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	S5248F-ON
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
NOS	Dell SmartFabric OS10, ONIE
Model	S5248F-ON
VLANs	4K
CPU Memory	16 GB
IPv4 Routes	128K
Product Line	PowerSwitch S-Series
Product Type	Networking Switch
MAC Addresses	32K min, 288K max

Compatible systems

ONIE-enabled for broad NOS support; multi-rate ports compatible with standard optics/cables.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R-series
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 16G+
25GbE server connectivity via SFP28.

Best for

Data Center Leaf
High-density 25GbE server connectivity in leaf-spine fabrics with 200GbE uplinks.
Top-of-Rack (ToR)
Aggregates 10/25GbE compute nodes with multi-rate 100/200GbE uplinks to spine.
Cloud Networking
VXLAN overlay support for scalable multi-tenant environments with low-latency forwarding.
HPC Clusters
Non-blocking 2Tbps throughput for high-performance computing east-west traffic.
Enterprise Aggregation
Layer 2/3 switching with DCB for converged storage and compute networks.
Open Networking
ONIE compatibility with third-party NOS for disaggregated data center deployments.

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SSD	64 GB
Packet Buffer	32 MB

Latency	847 ns
Forwarding Rate	1.5 Bpps (3.0 Bpps full duplex)
Switching Capacity	2.0 Tbps (4.0 Tbps full duplex)

Max Power	647 W
Typical Power	310 W
Power Supplies	2 x hot-swap 750W AC

Weight	9.7 kg (21.4 lbs)
Dimensions	17.1x18.1x1.7 in (43.4x46x4.4 cm)
Form Factor	1RU

Fans	4 x hot-swap modules
Operating Temp	0 to 45°C

Dell S5248F-ON 48x25GbE 2x200G+4x100G Switch

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Uplink Ports	2 x 200GbE QSFP28-DD, 4 x 100GbE QSFP28
Downlink Ports	48 x 25GbE SFP28