Name: S4048T-ON Dell PowerSwitch S-Series S4048T-ON 48 x RJ-45 Ports 10GBase-T + 6 x QSFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: S4048T-ON
Price: 1399.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch S4048T-ON is a versatile Layer 3 switch providing dense 10GBase-T copper connectivity and powerful uplink options. It fits well in data centers and enterprise environments where flexible, high-speed network infrastructure is needed to support server aggregation and routing tasks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	S4048T-ON
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10GBase-T, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	10GBase-T
UpLink Ports	6 x 40G QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	32000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Layer 3 routing (IPv4/IPv6)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fan modules

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch S4048T-ON is built for data centers and enterprise networks needing reliable, high-performance switching. It's commonly found in environments where dense 10GbE copper connections are preferred, like server farms or virtualization clusters. Network engineers and IT teams benefit from its strong Layer 3 features and flexible uplink options. Key Features Delivers 48 10GBase-T ports optimized for standard Ethernet cables Equipped with 6 QSFP+ ports for scalable 40GbE uplinks or stacking Offers advanced Layer 3 routing to manage complex traffic flows Includes support for open networking OS options to fit varied setups Designed for efficient 1U rack mounting saving data center space In real-world deployments, the S4048T-ON handles demanding workloads in cloud and enterprise data centers. Its combination of 10G copper and high-speed uplink ports makes it a versatile switch for connecting servers and aggregation points. The switch's routing and management tools help streamline large network operations without extra hardware.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch S4048T-ON is primarily deployed in data center environments and enterprise networks where high-density 10GBase-T connectivity is essential for server aggregation and inter-switch links. It benefits network architects managing scalable infrastructure requiring low-latency Layer 3 routing and seamless integration between copper and fiber connections. How It's Used: Aggregating 10GBase-T server connections in virtualization-heavy data centers to optimize network performance. Providing high-speed uplinks with 40Gbps QSFP+ ports for spine-leaf architectures in enterprise campus networks. Enabling Layer 3 routing for multi-tenant cloud environments requiring segmented traffic flows and dynamic routing protocols. Supporting edge computing sites with compact 1U rack deployment where space and cooling are constrained. Facilitating storage network connectivity by linking storage clusters to core switches with high-throughput copper ports. By delivering dense 10G copper ports combined with advanced routing capabilities, the S4048T-ON enhances operational efficiency and network scalability. Its design supports complex traffic patterns and evolving workloads, making it suitable for environments demanding robust Layer 3 switching and flexible network topologies.