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Dell F8786 3548 50-Port + 2-Port SFP Layer 2 Switch
- Port Count: 50 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
- Uplink Ports: 2 x SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports
- Layer: Layer 2 Managed Switch
- Switching Capacity: High, suitable for Gigabit speeds
- Features: VLANs, QoS, Link Aggregation, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- Deployment: Ideal for access layer or workgroup connectivity
- Management: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP
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Product Overview
The Dell F8786 is a 50-port Layer 2 switch with an additional 2-port SFP uplink module. This managed switch is designed for network edge deployments, providing high-density connectivity for end devices while offering flexible fiber optic uplinks for connecting to the core network.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Number of Ports | 50 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x SFP |
Additional Specifications
| Layer | Layer 2 |
| Management | Managed |
| Switching Fabric | Gigabit Ethernet |
Product Description
The Dell F8786 is a high-performance, managed Layer 2 network switch designed to provide robust connectivity for enterprise networks. It features a substantial 50-port configuration, with each port supporting Gigabit Ethernet speeds (10/100/1000 Mbps). This density makes it an ideal solution for connecting a large number of end-user devices, such as computers, printers, and IP phones, at the network edge or in workgroup environments. Complementing the copper ports, the switch includes two SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) slots. These slots allow for the insertion of various SFP transceivers, enabling flexible fiber optic uplinks. This is crucial for connecting the switch to higher-tier network infrastructure, such as core switches or routers, over longer distances or in environments requiring higher bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference. The SFP ports provide a versatile uplink solution. As a managed Layer 2 switch, the Dell F8786 offers advanced features for network control and optimization. These typically include support for Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation, Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for increased bandwidth and redundancy, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops. Management is usually accessible via a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), a command-line interface (CLI), and SNMP, providing administrators with comprehensive control over network operations and performance.
