What ports does the Dell X4012 switch have?

It features 12 x 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks and 24 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 ports for access devices. Supports optical fiber media, link aggregation, flow control, and IEEE 802.3ae standards per Newegg PDF and FSCompras PDF .

What is the switching performance of the X4012?

Switching capacity is 240 Gbit/s with 178.6 Mpps throughput, supporting 4096 VLANs, 8 queues, jumbo frames, and 1600 MAC addresses. This ensures non-blocking operation for SMB workloads, as detailed in Newegg PDF .

How is the Dell X4012 managed?

As an L2+ smart managed switch, it offers web-based management with intuitive GUI, SNMPv1/v2/v3, SMIv1/v2, IGMPv1/v2/v3, QoS, and multicast support. System event logging aids monitoring, per Newegg PDF and NetSolutionWorks .

What security features are available?

Includes static port security and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to restrict unauthorized access. Additional protocols like broadcast storm control and spanning tree enhance stability, sourced from Newegg PDF .

What is the form factor and rack compatibility?

1RU compact rackmount design supports tandem tray for two switches in one rack unit. Rack mounting is yes, with dimensions suitable for standard 19-inch racks, as per NetSolutionWorks and Dell Spec Sheet .

Does it support advanced networking standards?

Supports IEEE 802.3ae for 10G, VLANs, link aggregation, flow control, IGMP snooping, and jumbo frames. Compatible with IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, and more, enabling robust L2+ features for enterprise-like SMB use per Newegg PDF .

X4012 - Dell X4012 12x10GbE SFP+ 24x1GbE L2+ Switch

Name: Dell X4012 12x10GbE SFP+ 24x1GbE L2+ Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: X4012

X4012 - Dell X4012 12x10GbE SFP+ 24x1GbE L2+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell Networking X4012 is a smart managed L2+ Ethernet switch from the X-Series, designed for SMB environments requiring high-performance connectivity. It features 12x 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks and server connections, paired with 24x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports for access layer deployment. With a 240 Gbps switching capacity and 178.6 Mpps throughput, it handles demanding traffic efficiently. Supports 4096 VLANs, 8 queues, jumbo frames, link aggregation, and flow control per IEEE 802.3ae standards. Management includes SNMPv1/v2/v3, intuitive web-based GUI, QoS, and multicast. Security features static port security and ACLs. The 1RU compact rackmount form factor supports tandem tray for two switches, enabling redundancy in limited space. Ideal for optimizing cloud services, onsite applications, and growing networks with energy-efficient operation.

12x 10GbE SFP+ + 24x 1GbE ports for hybrid networking
240 Gbps capacity, 178.6 Mpps throughput, jumbo frames
4096 VLANs, 8 queues, L2+ management with GUI
SNMPv1-3, IGMP snooping, QoS, multicast support
Static port security, ACLs for network protection
1RU rackmount, tandem tray for space efficiency

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	X4012
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	X4012
Product Line	X-Series
Product Type	Smart Managed Ethernet Switch

Network & Communication

Jumbo Frames
Throughput	178.6 Mpps
Switch Type	Managed L2+
Flow Control	Supported

Compatible systems

Primarily compatible with Scale Computing HC3 clusters as dedicated 10GbE backplane switch

Scale Computing HC3
Model: 3-node cluster
Dedicated backplane switch with 10GbE SFP+ Twinax cabling to B0/B1 interfaces

Best for

High-Speed Server Connectivity
Connects servers via 12x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 240 Gbps switching capacity and 178.6 Mpps throughput, reducing latency for data-intensive applications.
SMB Access Layer
Provides 24x Gigabit Ethernet ports for endpoints, supporting 4096 VLANs, QoS, and link aggregation to segment and prioritize traffic effectively.
Network Backbone
Delivers L2+ management with multicast, IGMP snooping, and ACL security, ideal for core switching in compact 1RU rackmount with tandem support.
Cloud Optimization
Features intuitive GUI, SNMP protocols, and flow control to manage hybrid cloud and onsite traffic with jumbo frame support.

Dell X4012 12x10GbE SFP+ 24x1GbE L2+ Switch

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Featuring

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

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Security

Physical Characteristics

Interface/Ports

Access Control List	Supported (ACL)
Static Port Security	Supported

SFP+ Ports	12 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Basic RJ-45 Ports	24 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)