Name: S4048-ON-F2B Dell EMC 48x SFP+ 10G + 6x QSFP+ 40G Layer 3 Switch
Brand: Dell EMC
SKU: S4048-ON-F2B
Price: 1032.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4048-ON-F2B combines high port density with Layer 3 routing in a compact rack-mountable package. It fits into demanding network setups by offering multiple 10G connections alongside faster 40G uplinks, serving as a reliable aggregation or core switch in enterprise and data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell EMC
Part Number	S4048-ON-F2B
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48 x SFP+,6 x QSFP+
Number of Ports	54-Ports
Port Speed	10Gbps,40Gbps
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps (1440 Gbps)
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812500000 pps (2812.5 Mpps)
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Management Type	CLI (SSH), SNMP, Web UI
Security	802.1X,ACLs,RADIUS,TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol	OSPF,BGP,RIP,VRF,PIM

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	4.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4048-ON-F2B is a high-performance network switch designed for environments requiring dense 10Gbps connections alongside faster uplink options. Often found in data centers and enterprise networks, it supports robust Layer 3 features to manage routing and traffic efficiently. Built for network administrators and IT professionals, this switch offers flexibility and control when aggregating traffic from servers and storage systems. Its compact 1U form factor fits standard racks, saving space while delivering solid performance. Key Features Equipped with 48 SFP+ ports to handle high-speed server connections Includes 6 QSFP+ ports to enable 40Gbps uplinks or stacking Advanced Layer 3 functionality supports dynamic routing protocols Designed for 1U rack mounting, optimizing space utilization Managed switch capabilities provide granular control over network traffic This switch typically operates in data centers, campus networks, or high-density server farms. Its role is to facilitate smooth data flow with low latency and high throughput, helping maintain efficient network operations where large volumes of traffic converge.

Use Cases
The Dell EMC S4048-ON-F2B switch is commonly deployed in data center and enterprise network environments where high-throughput, low-latency connectivity is essential. It serves IT teams requiring robust Layer 3 routing combined with dense 10Gbps access ports and faster 40Gbps uplinks to support virtualization, storage, and cloud workloads efficiently. How It's Used: Aggregating server uplinks in rack-dense data centers to optimize East-West traffic flows. Providing core switching for enterprise campus networks with mixed 10G and 40G device connectivity. Facilitating high-performance storage area networks (SANs) requiring consistent low-latency switching. Supporting virtualization clusters by enabling scalable multi-tenant network segmentation and routing. Enabling edge computing nodes with compact rack-mount deployment and diverse port speeds. This switch enhances network efficiency by delivering scalable bandwidth and advanced routing, easing traffic management in complex infrastructures. Its dense port configuration and Layer 3 features simplify network topology while accommodating growth and diverse workload demands.