Name: MHDJ7 Dell Force10 S4820T 48 x Ports 1/10GBase-T + 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: MHDJ7
Price: 726.27 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Force10 S4820T is a versatile network switch designed to deliver a balance of high-speed copper ports and powerful 40GbE uplinks. It fits well into data center setups needing scalable connectivity and efficient traffic handling. The switch's mix of port speeds and robust feature set make it a practical choice for managing complex network environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MHDJ7
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	1000Base-T, 10GBase-T, 40G QSFP+
Port Speed	1G/10G (1/10GBase-T)
UpLink Ports	4 x 40GbE QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	1,250,000,000 pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	RJ-45,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,Telnet,Web GUI (HTTPS),SNMP
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs),802.1X authentication,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (CLI, Web GUI, Serial Console)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,RADIUS,TACACS+
Routing Protocol	Yes

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Dell Force10 S4820T is a high-performance network switch built for demanding data center and enterprise environments. It offers a mix of 1/10GBase-T ports alongside 40GbE uplinks, providing flexible connectivity for various network setups. Often found in server farms and large office networks, this switch supports growing bandwidth needs while maintaining reliable performance. Key Features Combines 48 RJ-45 ports capable of 1Gbps and 10Gbps speeds for broad compatibility Includes 4 QSFP+ ports that facilitate 40Gbps uplinks to core switches or aggregation layers Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features for efficient traffic management Offers low latency and high throughput ideal for virtualization and storage networks Built with robust hardware for continuous operation in high-demand settings This switch is commonly deployed in data centers where multiple servers require fast, reliable connections. It helps streamline network traffic and supports intensive applications without slowing down. IT teams rely on the S4820T to maintain network stability and scale as their infrastructure grows.

Use Cases
The Dell Force10 S4820T switch is primarily deployed in data center and enterprise network environments that demand high-density, multi-gigabit connectivity with efficient uplink speeds. IT professionals managing complex virtualization setups or large-scale storage networks benefit from its combination of copper and QSFP+ ports, enabling seamless integration and traffic management. How It's Used: Aggregating server connections in hyper-converged data centers requiring mixed 1G, 10G, and 40G traffic support. Providing scalable top-of-rack switching in enterprise IT infrastructures with diverse endpoint speeds. Supporting multi-tenant cloud environments with high throughput and low latency demands. Enabling edge computing sites that need robust copper connectivity alongside high-speed uplink capabilities. Integrating storage clusters where consistent 10GBase-T access is critical for data replication and backup workflows. This switch enhances network performance by balancing dense multi-speed port access with powerful uplink bandwidth, allowing organizations to scale their network efficiently. Its architecture supports the evolving demands of virtualized and cloud-based workloads without compromising operational stability.