AB583304 - Dell SWS14-48FPOE Switch

Name: AB583304 - Dell SWS14-48FPOE Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: AB583304
Price: 1815 USD
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AB583304 - Dell SWS14-48FPOE Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell AB583304 (SWS14-48FPOE) is a 1RU rack-mountable managed network switch designed for enterprise data center and campus network deployments. It provides 48 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-T with PoE+ support and 4 ports of 10GBASE-X SFP+ for high-speed uplinks. With a 176 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric, 740W PoE budget, and comprehensive Layer 2/3 features including VLAN support (4096 VLANs), LACP link aggregation, RSTP/MSTP, QoS, and ACL, this switch is ideal for access-layer deployments requiring Power-over-Ethernet for IP phones, wireless access points, and networked devices. The switch supports SNMP, SSH, HTTPS, and RADIUS authentication for secure remote management and includes 512MB RAM and 128MB flash memory for firmware upgrades.

48x PoE+ Gigabit ports with 740W budget.
4x 10GBASE-X SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity.
176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity.
4096 VLAN support with RSTP/MSTP redundancy.
512MB RAM, 128MB flash, 1RU form factor.
SNMP, SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS authentication support.

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Featuring

DHCP Snooping
Manufacturer part #	AB583304
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
DHCP Relay	Supported
Model Name	SWS14-48FPOE
PoE Budget	740W total
Flow Control	Supported (back pressure)
Jumbo Frames	Supported
Product Line	SonicWall Networking / Dell Networking
Product Type	Managed Ethernet Switch
VLAN Support	4096 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q)

Compatible systems

The SWS14-48FPOE is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerVault storage arrays, and third-party switches from Cisco and Arista via standard Ethernet and SFP+ connections. It operates on Dell OS6 and requires AC power (120/230V), standard Ethernet cabling, and optional SFP+ transceivers for uplink connectivity. No external PSU or specialized hardware is required.

Dell PowerEdge Servers
Model: R640, R650, R660, R750, R760
Form factor: 1RU, 2RU
Generation: 14th-16th generation
Compatible as access-layer switch for server connectivity via 1GBASE-T or 10GBASE-X uplinks.
Dell PowerVault Storage
Model: ME4012, ME4024, ME5012, ME5024
Form factor: 2RU, 4RU
Generation: All
Suitable for storage network connectivity with PoE-independent 10G uplink support.
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Model: 2960-X, 3650, 3850
Form factor: 1RU, 2RU
Generation: All
Interoperable via standard Ethernet and SFP+ connections; LACP link aggregation supported.
Arista 7050 Series
Model: 7050S, 7050T
Form factor: 1RU
Generation: All
Compatible for uplink aggregation via SFP+ ports using standard 10GbE protocols.

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IGMP Snooping	Supported for multicast management

Storm Control	Supported to prevent broadcast storms

Authentication	RADIUS, 802.1X

Auto MDI/MDI-X	Supported for automatic cable type detection

Daisy-Chaining	Supported for switch interconnection

Port Mirroring	Supported for traffic analysis

STP BPDU Guard	Supported to prevent spanning tree attacks

STP Root Guard	Supported

Syslog Support	Supported for centralized logging

Auto-Negotiation	Supported on all Gigabit ports

Link Aggregation	LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol), LAG (Link Aggregation Group)

Operating System	Dell OS6

Routing Protocols	Static IP routing

SKU / Part Number	AB583304

Firmware Upgradable	Yes, via TFTP or web interface

Management Protocols	SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, SSH, HTTPS, CLI

Spanning Tree Protocol	STP, RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)

Quality of Service (QoS)	DSCP-based QoS, priority queues

Zero-Touch Configuration	Supported for simplified deployment

Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)

Access Control Lists (ACL)	Supported for Layer 2 and Layer 3 filtering

Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)	Supported (IEEE 802.3az)

LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)	LLDP-MED supported

Flash Memory	128MB
Memory (RAM)	512MB

Throughput	131.25 Mpps (million packets per second)
Packet Buffer	2MB
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps full-duplex non-blocking
MAC Address Table Size	32K entries

Power Supply	Internal 900W AC power supply
Input Voltage	AC 120/230V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption (Maximum)	900W (with full PoE load)
Power Consumption (Operational)	530W

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor	1RU rack-mountable
Status Indicators	PoE, LAN (LED indicators)
Compliance Standards	IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.75 x 17.5 x 10 inches (approx., standard 1RU)

Environmental

Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing (typical)
Environmental Storage Temperature	-10°C to 60°C (typical for enterprise switches)
Environmental Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (typical for enterprise switches)

Total Ports	52 ports (48x Gigabit PoE+ + 4x 10G SFP+)
Console Port	1x RJ-45 console port
Gigabit Ethernet Ports	48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 with PoE+
10 Gigabit Uplink Ports	4x 10GBASE-X SFP+

Frequently asked questions

What is the total switching capacity and port configuration of the SWS14-48FPOE?

The Dell SWS14-48FPOE delivers 176 Gbps full-duplex non-blocking switching capacity with 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4x 10GBASE-X SFP+ uplink ports. This configuration supports 52 total ports in a 1RU form factor, enabling high-density access-layer deployments with integrated power delivery for networked devices.

How much Power-over-Ethernet budget does this switch provide?

The SWS14-48FPOE provides a total PoE+ budget of 740W, distributed across 48 PoE+ ports. This supports simultaneous powering of up to 48 devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, or IP cameras, each drawing up to 30W (PoE+ standard). The internal 900W power supply ensures adequate headroom for PoE delivery plus switch operations.

What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are supported for network segmentation and routing?

The switch supports 4096 VLANs for network segmentation, RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) and MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) for redundancy, static IP routing, LACP link aggregation (LAG), IGMP snooping for multicast, DHCP snooping and relay, and comprehensive ACL (Access Control List) support. QoS with DSCP-based prioritization enables traffic classification and bandwidth management.

What management and security protocols are available for remote administration?

The SWS14-48FPOE supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, HTTPS, and CLI for secure remote management. RADIUS authentication enables centralized user access control. Additional security features include DHCP snooping, port security, 802.1X authentication, and STP BPDU guard to prevent spanning tree attacks and unauthorized access.

Is this switch suitable for stacking or clustering with other switches?

The SWS14-48FPOE supports daisy-chaining and link aggregation via LACP for connecting multiple switches. While it does not feature dedicated stacking ports like some higher-end models, the 4x SFP+ uplinks enable high-speed inter-switch connections for creating larger switched fabrics or redundant topologies in campus networks.

What are the power consumption and environmental specifications?

Operational power consumption is 530W under full load, with a maximum 900W internal power supply. The switch operates on AC 120/230V (50/60 Hz) and includes status indicators for PoE and LAN. It is designed for standard airflow in 1RU rack-mount enclosures typical of enterprise data centers and network closets.

What is the MAC address table size and how does it affect network scalability?

The switch maintains a 32K MAC address table, supporting networks with up to 32,000 unique MAC addresses. This capacity is suitable for mid-sized enterprise networks with hundreds of connected devices. The 2MB packet buffer provides adequate buffering for bursty traffic patterns common in access-layer switching scenarios.

Dell SWS14-48FPOE Switch