Name: 210-ASQR Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 48x25GbE SFP28 + 4x100GbE QSFP28 L3 Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 210-ASQR
Price: 1849.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON delivers a solid mix of high-speed connectivity and Layer 3 management in a compact rack-mount form. It’s designed to serve as a reliable backbone switch in data centers or enterprise environments where 25GbE and 100GbE links are becoming standard. This switch fits naturally into setups requiring both scalable performance and versatile routing options without adding unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	210-ASQR
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48 x SFP28 (25Gb)
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25Gbps,100Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP28 (100Gb)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3.2 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	6250 Mpps
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	4 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094 (supports 4096 VLAN IDs)
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI (HTTP/HTTPS),SSH,Telnet,SNMPv1/v2c/v3,Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,NETCONF/REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	4 (hot-swappable, front-to-back, variable-speed)

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is built for environments requiring robust, high-performance network infrastructure. It often appears in data center setups and enterprise networks where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. This switch is commonly used by network administrators and IT teams managing demanding workloads, including cloud services, virtualization, and large-scale storage networks. Its Layer 3 features help simplify routing within complex network topologies. Key Features Supports 48 SFP28 ports capable of 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds Equipped with 4 QSFP28 ports for 100GbE uplinks and port aggregation Provides Layer 3 routing to manage traffic efficiently Designed as a 1U rack-mountable unit for space-saving deployment On-OS-based with flexible software for network programmability This switch typically finds its place in core or aggregation layers of enterprise and data center networks. It plays a crucial role in handling large volumes of traffic between servers and storage arrays, ensuring smooth data flow and minimal bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is primarily deployed in high-performance data center environments where 25GbE and 100GbE connectivity are critical. IT professionals and network architects in enterprises and cloud service providers benefit most from its Layer 3 routing and compact design, enabling efficient aggregation and scalable network topologies. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput east-west traffic in virtualized data center networks for cloud hosting providers. Aggregating multiple 25GbE server uplinks in enterprise IT environments to optimize bandwidth and reduce latency. Serving as a leaf switch within spine-leaf architectures for hyperscale deployments requiring low-latency Layer 3 routing. Integrating storage clusters with high-speed 25GbE connections for large-scale data processing and backup solutions. Providing high-capacity uplinks via 100GbE QSFP28 ports in campus network cores that demand resilient and scalable routing. This switch supports operational efficiency by consolidating high-density 25GbE connections with advanced Layer 3 capabilities in a rack-optimized form factor. Its design enables flexible network scaling and performance enhancements critical to modern data center and enterprise infrastructure demands.