Name: 943V5 Dell 48-Port 10Gb Ethernet Layer 3 Managed Switch with 6 QSFP+ Uplinks
Brand: Dell
SKU: 943V5
Price: 3049.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 943V5 EMC Networking S4148U-ON managed Layer 3 switch provides 48 10Gb Ethernet ports alongside 6 QSFP+ uplink ports, making it suited for data center or enterprise environments. It handles routing tasks efficiently and supports multiple protocols, fitting well in network cores where performance and scalability are priorities.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	943V5
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	1/10Gbps (SFP+ ports support 1G/10G)
UpLink Ports	6 x 40Gbps (QSFP+)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812.5 Mpps
DRAM	16 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP / QSFP+,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	64K

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,REST
Routing Protocol	Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant variable-speed fans
Power	Redundant hot-plug power supply support (AC), typical system power provisioning for full-config deployments

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Dell 943V5 EMC Networking S4148U-ON is a powerful managed Layer 3 switch designed to handle high-performance networking needs. It's often found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed connectivity is critical. Built for IT professionals who require robust network management and scalability, this switch supports advanced routing protocols and offers versatile uplink options to connect multiple network segments seamlessly. Key Features 48 fixed 10GbE ports to handle large volumes of traffic Six 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks for flexible network expansion Advanced Layer 3 routing features including OSPF and BGP Low latency suitable for demanding applications and virtualization ONIE support allowing for network operating system flexibility This switch is typically deployed in enterprise core and data center aggregation layers where speed and efficiency are essential. The combination of high port density and routing capabilities helps streamline network operations and reduces bottlenecks. Many organizations rely on this model to ensure smooth traffic flow across their infrastructure, supporting both mission-critical applications and general network connectivity.

Use Cases
The Dell 943V5 EMC Networking S4148U-ON switch is designed for high-performance environments requiring robust Layer 3 routing and high-density 10Gb connectivity. It is well-suited for IT teams managing large-scale data centers and enterprise networks where low latency and scalability are critical. How It's Used: Core switch deployment in data centers to aggregate multiple 10Gb links and manage east-west traffic efficiently. Enterprise campus backbone networks requiring Layer 3 routing to segment and optimize internal traffic flows. Virtualization environments where high throughput and low latency connectivity support dense server clusters. Storage network aggregation, enabling high-speed access to SAN and NAS resources across the network fabric. Cloud service providers leveraging scalable 10Gb uplinks to interconnect multiple racks and edge computing nodes. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-speed connectivity and routing in a single platform, facilitating scalable network growth. It supports diverse workloads by delivering consistent low latency and throughput, which are essential for modern enterprise and data center infrastructures.