Name: 2947V Dell 48 x 10G SFP+ + 4 x 40G QSFP+ Layer 3 Managed Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 2947V
Price: 204.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Force10 S-Series S4810P delivers robust Layer 3 switching with a high density of 10G SFP+ ports alongside 40G QSFP+ uplinks. It fits into rack environments commonly found in data centers, offering the speed and features needed to support complex network setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	2947V
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48 SFP+, 4 QSFP+
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10 Gbps, 40 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2,500 Mpps (64‑byte packets)
DRAM	2 GB
Flash Memory	4 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094 (up to 4094 VLANs)
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+, QSFP+

Performance
Latency	< 3 µs (typical, line-rate 10Gb)
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	64,000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (Console/SSH), Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, sFlow
Security Features	Access control lists (ACLs), 802.1X authentication, RADIUS, TACACS+, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, Port Security, Storm Control
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, HTTP, SNMP
Routing Protocol	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, RIP, VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant cooling fans (front-to-back airflow)
Power	AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz; supports redundant power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73 x 17.5 x 19.0 inches (H x W x D)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae (10GbE), IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control), IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s

Product Description
The Dell Force10 S-Series S4810P is a high-performance network switch built for demanding data center and enterprise environments. It offers a mix of 48 SFP+ ports and 4 QSFP+ ports, providing flexible 10G and 40G connectivity options to support bandwidth-intensive applications. This switch is often found in environments where reliable Layer 3 routing is essential, such as in server farms or core network layers. Network administrators and IT professionals rely on it for its combination of speed, scalability, and management capabilities. Key Features Advanced Layer 3 routing protocols for flexible network design High port density with 48 10G SFP+ interfaces for server connectivity 40G QSFP+ uplinks allow easy aggregation and expansion Rack-mount form factor fits standard data center cabinets Built-in management tools for efficient monitoring and configuration This switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise core networks where high throughput and low latency are critical. It supports efficient traffic routing and network segmentation, helping maintain smooth operations even under heavy loads.

Use Cases
The 2947V Dell 48 x 10G SFP+ + 4 x 40G QSFP+ Layer 3 Managed Switch is primarily deployed in data centers and large enterprise network environments where high-density 10G connectivity and scalable uplinks are essential. IT teams managing virtualization, storage, and high-throughput applications benefit from its advanced routing capabilities and rack-mountable design. How It's Used: Aggregating server traffic in virtualization environments within enterprise data centers to optimize bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks. Supporting high-performance storage clusters that require consistent low-latency 10G connections for efficient data access and backup operations. Providing scalable uplink capacity to core switches in large campus networks, ensuring seamless integration and traffic flow. Enabling network segmentation and routing for multi-tenant data centers or managed service providers to enforce security and traffic isolation. Facilitating edge computing deployments requiring robust 10G connectivity with flexible Layer 3 routing at remote offices or branch locations. This switch enhances network operational efficiency by combining dense 10G port availability with 40G uplink scalability, supporting the growth and performance demands of complex IT infrastructures. Its Layer 3 capabilities enable flexible network design, allowing organizations to maintain high throughput and reliable segmentation in demanding environments.