Name: 210-APHR Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 48x25GbE SFP28 + 4x100GbE QSFP28 Layer 3 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 210-APHR
Price: 5336.66 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON combines high-speed 25GbE connectivity with Layer 3 routing in a compact 1U rack-mountable unit. It fits neatly into data center environments where dense, high-throughput switching is crucial. The switch supports multiple network protocols and is designed to handle demanding workloads with consistent performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	210-APHR
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25Gbps,100Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3.2 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	4761.9 Mpps
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	4 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	128K

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH/Telnet),Web GUI,SNMP (v2/v3),REST API,Serial Console,USB
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS/TACACS+,SSH,SNMPv3,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard,BPDU Guard,Storm Control
Management Type	In-Band,Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,REST API,NETCONF

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3by (25G), IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.3ba (40/100GbE), IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.1D

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is a high-performance network switch designed for data centers and enterprise environments. It provides 48 SFP28 ports capable of delivering 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, suitable for high-bandwidth applications and server connectivity. Often found in cloud computing and virtualization setups, this switch supports Layer 3 routing, enabling efficient traffic management across complex network architectures. Network engineers and IT professionals benefit from its robust management features and flexible deployment options. Key Features Delivers multi-rate speeds supporting 10GbE, 25GbE, and 100GbE connectivity Equipped with advanced Layer 3 protocols for scalable routing Compact 1U form factor fits standard server racks easily Offers low latency suitable for demanding data center workloads Supports automation and programmability through open networking OS This switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud service providers, and campus aggregation layers. It helps streamline network throughput and supports growing bandwidth demands without compromising on management control.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is typically deployed in large-scale data center environments requiring high-density 25GbE connectivity combined with robust Layer 3 routing. It is well-suited for IT teams managing high-throughput applications, virtualization, and cloud workloads that demand low latency and scalable network infrastructure. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in enterprise data centers to support virtualization platforms and software-defined networking. Providing high-speed uplinks for storage area networks (SANs) in environments with demanding I/O workloads. Enabling leaf-spine network topologies in hyperscale cloud providers for scalable east-west traffic management. Serving as a core switch in campus networks where 25GbE connections improve performance for resource-intensive departmental applications. Facilitating edge computing deployments requiring compact, rack-mountable switches with advanced routing to manage distributed data processing. This switch supports operational efficiency by consolidating multiple network functions into a single chassis, reducing complexity in dense rack deployments. Its scalability and Layer 3 capabilities ensure network administrators can adapt to evolving traffic patterns and workload demands without compromising performance.