DELL PowerConnect 2848 Switch

The Dell Networking PowerConnect 2848 is the highest-density switch in the PowerConnect 2800 family, offering 48 ports of wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet. Designed for businesses that need to connect a large number of users or devices, it delivers a massive 96 Gbps switching capacity to ensure peak performance for data-intensive applications.

Equipped with four SFP combo ports, the PowerConnect 2848 provides versatile fiber uplink capabilities for long-range connectivity. Its "smart" management features allow IT administrators to transition from an unmanaged state to a web-managed configuration effortlessly. This provides access to enterprise-grade features such as VLAN tagging, Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, and link aggregation. With integrated cable diagnostics and an eco-friendly power-efficient design, the 2848 is a scalable and cost-effective solution for core or edge deployments in small-to-medium business networks.

Key Specifications:

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports + 4 SFP combo slots.

• Performance: 96 Gbps switching fabric; 71.4 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Management: Web-interface (optional), Managed/Unmanaged toggle switch.

• L2 Scalability: Support for 64 VLANs and 8,000 MAC addresses.

• Power: Energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and power reduction for short cables.