DELL Networking N3000 series switches (N3024, N3024F, N3024P, N3048, N3048P)

Dell Networking N3000 Series switches are high-availability GbE solutions designed for Layer 3 aggregation and access. They provide energy-efficient performance and advanced features to meet the demands of growing campus networks and data center environments.

The N3000 family (N3024, N3048, and PoE+ variants) is engineered to reduce operational costs. With support for MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation), these switches eliminate Spanning Tree loops and maximize bandwidth utilization. For storage environments, the N3000 series offers seamless iSCSI auto-configuration for Dell EqualLogic arrays, reducing configuration errors. The high-efficiency 80PLUS certified power supplies are hot-swappable, ensuring your network stays up even during maintenance.

Key Specifications:

• Performance: Up to 260 Gbps switching capacity and 193 Mpps forwarding rate.

• Connectivity: 2x fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports plus an expansion slot for additional 10GbE modules.

• PoE+ Capability: Up to 48 ports of 30.8W PoE+ in a 1U chassis (N3048P).

• Stacking: Reliable hardware stacking of up to 12 units using mini-SAS ports.

• Software: Supports OpenFlow 1.3, RPVST+, and advanced IPv4/IPv6 routing.