E21W002 Dell PowerSwitch S5200-ON Series S5248F-ON 48 x SFP28 Ports 25Base-X + 4 x QSFP28 Ports Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

The Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON is a high-performance network switch designed to handle demanding data center tasks. It offers 48 ports with SFP28 connectors to support 25 Gigabit Ethernet, allowing for fast and reliable server and storage connectivity. The four QSFP28 ports provide 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, making it well-suited for aggregation or spine roles in network architectures.

Often found in enterprise and service provider networks, this switch is built for IT teams requiring scalable, high-throughput solutions with flexible management options. Network administrators benefit from its Layer 3 features, which enable advanced routing and simplified network design.

Key Features

• Provides 25GbE speeds across the majority of ports for modern data center needs
• Includes 100GbE QSFP28 ports to connect to core or aggregation layers
• Layer 3 support allows routing protocols like OSPF and BGP
• Compact 1U form factor fits standard racks efficiently
• Runs Dell's ON software for programmable and open network management

This switch is commonly deployed in data centers and campus networks where high bandwidth and low latency are crucial. It plays a critical role in supporting virtualization, storage access, and cloud infrastructure by delivering consistent, scalable performance.