Y4657 - Dell Y4657 PowerConnect 5324 24-Port Gigabit

Name: Dell Y4657 PowerConnect 5324 24-Port Gigabit
Brand: Dell
SKU: Y4657

Y4657 - Dell Y4657 PowerConnect 5324 24-Port Gigabit | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 5324 is a 24-port managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small-to-medium business networks requiring reliable Layer 2 switching with optional Layer 3 routing capabilities. The switch features 24 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing ports plus 4 shared SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity, supporting both copper and optical network topologies. Built for rack-mount deployment in standard 19-inch equipment racks, the 5324 delivers enterprise-grade switching performance with comprehensive management features including VLAN support, link aggregation, QoS, and SNMP-based monitoring. The switch is ideal for network aggregation, departmental switching, and branch office deployments where cost-effective, reliable Gigabit connectivity is required without the complexity of larger enterprise platforms.

24x 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit ports plus 4 SFP.
Managed Layer 2 switching with VLAN and QoS.
Rack-mount form factor for standard 19-inch racks.
Auto-sensing ports support mixed-speed deployments.
SFP uplinks enable fiber connectivity and redundancy.
SNMP and web-based management for remote monitoring.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Y4657
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Category	Networking
Model Name	PowerConnect 5324
Original SKU	Y4657
Product Line	PowerConnect
Product Type	Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Sub-Category	Network Switches
VLAN Support	Up to 4096 port-based VLANs with 802.1Q tagging
Spanning Tree	STP, RSTP, MSTP support (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)

Compatible systems

The PowerConnect 5324 is compatible with standard Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure, SFP fiber modules, and Dell PowerConnect management ecosystems. It integrates with enterprise network management platforms via SNMP and supports link aggregation for multi-switch deployments. No third-party OS or advanced routing modules are supported; the switch operates as a managed Layer 2 platform.

Dell PowerConnect
Model: PowerConnect 5324
Form factor: Rack-mount 1RU
Generation: 5000 Series
Can be stacked via link aggregation with other PowerConnect 5000 series switches for expanded port density.
Dell PowerConnect
Model: PowerConnect 5224, 5424
Form factor: Rack-mount
Generation: 5000 Series
Compatible for multi-switch deployments using LAG for uplink redundancy and bandwidth aggregation.

Best for

SMB Data Center
Cost-effective managed switching for small-to-medium business data centers requiring reliable Gigabit connectivity and basic Layer 2 management features.
Branch Office Networking
Distributed enterprise branch office deployments needing local network aggregation with managed switching, VLAN segmentation, and uplink redundancy via SFP ports.
Network Aggregation
Access-layer to distribution-layer switching in tiered network architectures, consolidating multiple departmental or workgroup switches into a single managed platform.

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Storm Control	Broadcast, multicast, and unknown unicast storm control

Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS compliant (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)

Port Mirroring	Supported for traffic analysis and monitoring

Alternative SKU	0Y4657

Management Type	Managed (Layer 2)

Link Aggregation	IEEE 802.3ad (LACP) and static LAG; up to 12 groups, 8 ports per group

Sub-Sub-Category	Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switches

MAC Address Table	16,000 entries (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)

Quality of Service	802.1p priority tagging, IP DSCP, strict priority and weighted round-robin (WRR) scheduling

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

Product Lifecycle Status	End-of-Life / Legacy Product (discontinued circa 2014–2016)

Forwarding Rate	35.7 Mpps (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)
Switching Fabric Capacity	48 Gbps full-duplex (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)

Power Supply	Single internal AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz (non-redundant)
Power Consumption (Maximum)	100W
Power Consumption (Typical)	40–60W

Physical Characteristics

Weight	Approximately 8–10 lbs (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)
Dimensions	Approximately 1.75in H x 17.5in W x 19in D (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)
Form Factor	1RU rack-mount (19-inch standard)

Environmental

Humidity	10–90% non-condensing
Noise Level	Approximately 40–45 dB (estimated from PowerConnect 5000 series)
Storage Temperature	-10–60°C (14–140°F)
Operating Temperature	0–40°C (32–104°F)
Thermal Output (Typical)	170–200 BTU/hr

Copper Ports	24x 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet
Total Port Count	28 ports (24 copper + 4 SFP)
Fiber Uplink Ports	4x shared SFP ports (1000BASE-SX/LX/T compatible)

Frequently asked questions

How many ports does the Dell PowerConnect 5324 provide?

The PowerConnect 5324 features 24 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 shared SFP uplink ports. The 24 copper ports support auto-negotiation for mixed-speed deployments (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps per port), while the 4 SFP ports enable fiber connectivity for long-distance uplinks or redundant connections to core switches.

What management features does the PowerConnect 5324 offer?

The switch provides Layer 2 managed switching with support for up to 4096 VLANs, link aggregation (LAG) for port bonding, Quality of Service (QoS) with 802.1p priority tagging, SNMP-based remote monitoring, and web-based GUI management. These features enable network segmentation, traffic prioritization, and centralized monitoring suitable for SMB and enterprise branch deployments.

Is the PowerConnect 5324 suitable for data center deployments?

Yes, the PowerConnect 5324 is well-suited for SMB data centers and branch office aggregation roles. Its 24 Gigabit ports support server connectivity, while the 4 SFP uplinks enable high-speed connections to core infrastructure. The managed switching capabilities, VLAN support, and QoS features provide the control needed for multi-tenant or departmental network isolation in smaller data center environments.

What fiber transceiver types are compatible with the SFP ports?

The 4 shared SFP ports support standard SFP transceivers for 1000BASE-SX (multimode, up to 550m), 1000BASE-LX (single-mode, up to 10km), and 1000BASE-T (copper SFP, up to 100m). Fiber type and distance depend on the specific SFP module installed, allowing flexible topology design from short-distance multimode to long-distance single-mode deployments.

Can the PowerConnect 5324 be stacked with other switches?

The PowerConnect 5324 supports link aggregation (LAG) per IEEE 802.3ad standards, allowing multiple switches to be logically bonded via aggregated uplinks. While not a true stackable architecture like some modern switches, LAG enables redundancy and increased uplink bandwidth between the 5324 and upstream core switches or other PowerConnect models.

What is the power consumption and thermal output of the 5324?

Typical power consumption ranges from 40–60W depending on port utilization and SFP module activity. Maximum power draw is approximately 100W under full load. Thermal output is roughly 170–200 BTU/hr, making the switch suitable for standard rack-mount environments with typical data center cooling infrastructure. Low power consumption reduces operational costs in SMB deployments.

Dell Y4657 PowerConnect 5324 24-Port Gigabit