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Dell S4048-ON S4048-ON -Port + 54-Port SFP+ QSFP+ Layer 3 Switch
- Type: Layer 3 Switch
- Ports: 48 x 10GbE SFP+
- Uplink Ports: 6 x 40GbE QSFP+
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 1.08 Bpps
- Operating System: Dell Networking OS (or compatible)
- Designed for data center aggregation and core
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Product Overview
The Dell S4048-ON is a high-performance, high-density 10GbE/40GbE Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch designed for modern data centers. It offers 48 10GbE SFP+ ports and 6 40GbE QSFP+ ports, supporting Layer 3 routing.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Data Center Switch |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | S4048-ON |
| Number of Ports | 48 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
Additional Specifications
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.08 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Layer | 3 |
Product Description
The Dell S4048-ON is a powerful and versatile Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch engineered for demanding data center environments. It provides a high-density solution with 48 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, ideal for connecting servers and storage devices requiring high bandwidth. The switch also features 6 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, which can be used for high-speed uplinks to the network core or for inter-switch connectivity, offering significant aggregation capabilities. Operating at Layer 3, the S4048-ON supports advanced routing protocols, enabling efficient traffic management, network segmentation, and optimized data flow within the data center. Its impressive switching capacity of 1.44 Terabits per second (Tbps) and a forwarding rate of 1.08 billion packets per second (Bpps) ensure that it can handle massive amounts of traffic without performance degradation, making it suitable for high-performance computing (HPC), cloud, and big data environments. Designed in a compact 1U rackmount form factor, the S4048-ON maximizes rack space efficiency. It typically runs on Dell's Networking Operating System (or compatible third-party OS), offering a flexible and feature-rich platform for network administrators. This switch is an excellent choice for data center aggregation, core networking, and high-performance server access, providing the speed, density, and intelligence required for modern IT infrastructures.
