Name: NW42M Dell 48-Port 25GbE 4x100GbE 2x200GbE Layer 3 Managed Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: NW42M
Price: 2349.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell S5248F-ON switch combines a high number of 25GbE ports with powerful uplinks at 100GbE and 200GbE, fitting neatly into a 1U rack space. It’s designed for environments where speed and routing capabilities are key, making it a solid choice for data center core and aggregation roles.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	NW42M
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28
Port Speed	25GbE,100GbE,200GbE
UpLink Ports	4 x 100GbE (QSFP28), 2 x 200GbE (QSFP28-DD)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	7812.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,QSFP-DD

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Web GUI, SNMP, REST API, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X authentication, SSH, RADIUS/TACACS+, Storm control, Port security
Management Type	In-band (SSH/HTTP/HTTPS/SNMP), Out-of-band (Serial Console)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,HTTP,Telnet,SNMP,REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fan modules

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

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

Product Description
The Dell S5248F-ON is built for demanding data center setups that require fast and reliable networking. It’s often found in enterprise and cloud environments where dense 25GbE port counts and high-capacity uplinks are essential. Network engineers and IT teams appreciate its combination of speed, flexibility, and Layer 3 features. This switch delivers robust performance for server aggregation and spine-leaf architectures. Its 1U form factor makes it a practical choice where rack space is limited but high throughput is necessary. Key Features Supports 48 SFP28 ports at 25GbE for dense server connectivity Includes 4 QSFP28 ports at 100GbE and 2 QSFP28-DD ports at 200GbE for scalable uplink options Layer 3 routing capabilities to handle complex network traffic Advanced management with Dell's OS10 for customization and control Energy-efficient design to reduce operational costs in data centers It’s typically deployed in data centers powering virtualized environments and storage clusters. The high port density alongside fast uplinks makes it a backbone switch in many modern IT infrastructures. Its flexibility supports growth and evolving network demands without disrupting existing setups.

Use Cases
The Dell S5248F-ON switch is typically deployed in high-performance data center environments where dense 25GbE connectivity and scalable uplink speeds are critical. It serves IT teams managing virtualized workloads, storage clusters, and high-throughput applications requiring robust Layer 3 routing within compact rack spaces. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in enterprise data centers connecting server racks with high-speed 25GbE links. Core switch for cloud service providers managing multi-tenant virtualized environments demanding low latency. High-bandwidth uplink platform for hyperscale data centers requiring 100GbE and 200GbE connectivity. Network backbone in storage area networks (SANs) supporting large-scale distributed storage clusters. Edge switch in campus networks that need advanced routing and traffic segmentation for critical applications. This switch supports operational efficiency by consolidating dense 25GbE ports with flexible uplink speeds, enabling scalable network designs. Its Layer 3 capabilities facilitate optimized traffic routing, helping IT infrastructures adapt to growing data workloads without sacrificing performance.