Name: N8N62 Dell PowerConnect M6348 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Blade Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: N8N62
Price: 241.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerConnect M6348 is a blade Ethernet switch designed specifically for use in Dell PowerEdge M1000e server chassis. It offers 48 Gigabit ports, enabling efficient and reliable network connectivity inside the blade server environment. This switch fits directly into the chassis to provide high-density, low-latency connections essential for data center operations and enterprise networking needs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	N8N62
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10/100/1000Base-T, 10G SFP+
Port Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
UpLink Ports	4 x 10G SFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	176 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	343.75 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3 Lite
Connector Type	RJ-45,SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9000 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Web GUI, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	802.1X, ACLs, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, Port Security, Storm Control, BPDU Guard
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static, RIP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Chassis-cooled (no dedicated fans)
Power	Powered by chassis (no dedicated power supply)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1X

Product Description
The Dell PowerConnect M6348 is a blade switch that provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports to handle demanding network traffic within server chassis. Built for integration with the Dell PowerEdge M1000e, it delivers reliable connectivity for blade servers and supports robust data transfer speeds. Often found in medium to large data centers, this switch is used to create high-density, low-latency network fabrics. IT administrators and network engineers rely on it to streamline their server networking and maintain efficient communication between nodes. Key Features Offers a compact 1U blade form factor tailored for Dell chassis Supports Layer 2 switching with VLAN and trunking capabilities Includes management features such as SNMP and web-based interface Provides redundancy options to ensure network uptime Compatible with Dell’s PowerEdge M1000e blade server environment This switch is typically deployed in data centers where blade servers require dense, high-speed connections within a chassis. It helps maintain smooth network traffic flow and supports various enterprise workloads without taking up additional rack space.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerConnect M6348 blade switch is primarily utilized within Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis environments, serving data center and enterprise IT infrastructures that require high-density and low-latency network interconnections. It benefits organizations operating scalable virtualization platforms and mission-critical applications by delivering seamless, high-speed internal networking. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput connectivity between blade servers in large-scale virtualization environments within enterprise data centers. Providing consolidated network access for storage clusters requiring reliable, low-latency communication in SAN configurations. Supporting scalable multi-tenant cloud infrastructures hosted on Dell blade server platforms to optimize network resource allocation. Enabling efficient intra-chassis communication for mission-critical applications in financial services and healthcare IT operations. Integrating with edge computing deployments where compact, high-performance switching within chassis environments is essential. By embedding within the Dell M1000e chassis, this switch streamlines network topology and reduces cabling complexity, promoting operational efficiency. Its high port density and flow control capabilities support scalable workloads, ensuring consistent performance in demanding enterprise and data center scenarios.