Name: S5048F-ON-F2B Dell 48-Port SFP28 25GbE 6-Port QSFP28 100GbE Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: S5048F-ON-F2B
Price: 3374.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The S5048F-ON-F2B switch provides a balance of dense 25GbE ports and high-speed uplinks designed to meet the demands of growing network infrastructures. It fits into environments that require flexible, low-latency switching with strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, serving as a foundation for efficient data center operations.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	SFP28
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	1Gbps,10Gbps,25Gbps,100Gbps
UpLink Ports	6 x QSFP28 (100GbE)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3.6 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	5.357 Mpps
DRAM	8 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,RJ-45,USB Console

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	SSH, SNMP, HTTPS (Web GUI depends on NOS), Serial Console (RJ-45), USB
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, Port Security, Storm Control
Management Type	Managed
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3, SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, RADIUS, TACACS+
Routing Protocol	Static, OSPF, BGP

Power & Cooling
Fans	3 hot-swappable fans
Power	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Supply	Optional redundant hot-plug PSUs (AC)

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

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3by

Product Description
The S5048F-ON-F2B is a high-performance network switch that delivers robust 25GbE and 100GbE connectivity designed for data centers and enterprise networks. Often found in scalable infrastructure setups, it provides essential speed and flexibility to support demanding workloads. Built for IT professionals and network architects, it balances capacity with efficiency to handle complex traffic patterns. Key Features Supports a total of 48 SFP28 ports for 25GbE connections, ideal for dense server environments. Incorporates 6 QSFP28 ports that can run up to 100GbE for uplinks and aggregation. Offers low latency switching optimized for performance-sensitive applications. Delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing with comprehensive protocol support. Designed to integrate with open networking environments for flexible deployment. This switch plays a critical role in managing traffic across modern data center fabrics, ensuring efficient data flow and network reliability. Its capacity and performance features make it suitable for dense, high-speed network deployments where consistent throughput and scale are priorities.

Use Cases
The S5048F-ON-F2B is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks where high port density and fast uplinks are essential. Network administrators managing virtualization and storage clusters often rely on its performance and port flexibility to maintain smooth operations. How It's Used: Providing 25GbE connectivity to server racks in high-density data centers. Serving as aggregation switch for 100GbE uplinks in campus network cores. Supporting virtualized environments requiring low latency and high throughput. Integrating into open networking platforms for customized network architectures. Connecting storage arrays with high-speed interfaces for efficient data transfers. By supporting diverse and demanding workloads, this switch helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in complex network settings. Its design ensures the switch performs reliably under heavy traffic conditions without compromising speed or flexibility.