Dell EMC S5248F-ON 48x 25GbE SFP28, 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD, 4x 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Switch with 750W PSUs and Front-to-Back Airflow. P/N: S5248F-ON-F.

This is a genuine Dell EMC S5248F-ON 48x 25GbE SFP28, 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD, 4x 100GbE QSFP28 Ethernet Switch (P/N: S5248F-ON-F, E21W, 1XR4W, 01XR4W). Part of the Dell EMC PowerSwitch S-Series, this high-performance, open networking switch is engineered for demanding data center, enterprise, and cloud environments. It provides exceptional port density and a flexible mix of speeds, including 48x 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) SFP28 ports for high-speed server and storage connectivity, 2x 200 Gigabit Ethernet (200GbE) QSFP28-DD (Double-Density) ports for ultra-high bandwidth uplinks or inter-switch links, and 4x 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) QSFP28 ports for additional high-capacity connections. The switch comes equipped with 750W power supply units (PSUs) and features Front-to-Back Airflow, optimizing it for standard cold aisle/hot aisle data center deployments. As an "Open Networking" switch, it supports a variety of Network Operating Systems (NOS), providing unparalleled flexibility and choice for network architects.

Key Features 

• Ultra-High Density & Flexible Connectivity:

  • 48x 25GbE SFP28 Ports: High-speed access for servers, storage, and other network devices.
  • 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD Ports: Cutting-edge 200GbE uplinks for massive bandwidth requirements, supporting future-proof network expansion.
  • 4x 100GbE QSFP28 Ports: Versatile 100GbE uplinks for core connectivity or high-speed aggregation.
• Open Networking (ON) Design: Supports a choice of Network Operating Systems (NOS) from Dell EMC (e.g., OS10 Enterprise Edition) or third-party vendors (e.g., Cumulus Linux, SONiC), offering flexibility, programmability, and disaggregation.
• 750W Power Supply Units (PSUs): Provides robust power delivery to all ports and internal components, typically in a redundant configuration for high availability.

• Front-to-Back Airflow: Optimized cooling for standard data center environments, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and operational stability in cold aisle/hot aisle layouts.

• Advanced Layer 2/3 Capabilities: Full wire-speed Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities, including advanced protocols for efficient data forwarding and network segmentation.

• High Performance: Built with high-performance Broadcom Trident 3 or similar ASIC, delivering high switching capacity and low latency crucial for modern data centers.

• Virtualization & Network Virtualization: Optimized for virtualized environments, supporting features like VXLAN, NVGRE, and other overlay technologies for cloud and multi-tenant deployments.

• Energy Efficient: Designed with power optimization features to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Engineered for 24/7 operation with hot-swappable components (PSUs, fans) and robust hardware.