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N3048ET-ON Overview
N3048ET-ON is a high-performance, scalable, and stackable switch built with a robust architecture that supports diverse power options and a flexible port configuration designed to meet enterprise networking needs. It integrates a balanced array of copper and SFP ports, ensuring reliable connectivity and efficient traffic management in high-density environments.
N3048ET-ON delivers exceptional performance with enhanced stacking capabilities that simplify network expansion and management. Its advanced design enables rapid scalability and high throughput, making it ideal for campus networks, branch offices, and data centers where reliable, high-speed communication is critical.
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N3048ET-ON Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N3048ET-ON
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 96 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 192 Gbps
- Product Name
- N3048ET-ON Gigabit Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| N3048ET-ON |  N3024EF-ON |  N3024ET-ON |  N3048 |  N3024EP-ON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11 inches | 11 inches | 18 inches | 12 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | IP Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Base | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3048ET-ON | N3024EF-ON | N3024ET-ON | N3048 | N3024EP-ON |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 Ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports | 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 24 Ethernet ports with 2 dedicated SFP uplink ports | Fixed ports with optional expansion slot for additional SFP modules | 24 PoE-enabled Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | N/A | 45 W | 60 W | 150 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | N3048ET-ON Gigabit Ethernet Switch | N3024EF-ON Gigabit Ethernet Switch | N3024ET-ON Network Switch | N3048 Series Managed Ethernet Switch | N3024EP-ON Advanced PoE Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 96 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 192 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 112 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 112 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 22 lbs | 18 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Rauf
5
Good balance of ports and performance.
J
Jeroen Bakker
5
Stable Layer 3 operations with clean management.
C
Chris Dalton
5
Performs well as a campus switch.
S
Shayan Ali
5
Reliable and predictable behavior.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the Dell Networking N3048ET-ON switch?
The Dell Networking N3048ET-ON is a 1U rack-mount Layer 3 switch offering 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports, 2x SFP+ 10 GbE uplinks, 2x SFP 1 GbE ports, hardware stacking, and a single hot-swap AC power supply.
What uplink options does the Dell N3048ET-ON support?
The N3048ET-ON supports two SFP+ slots for 10 GbE uplinks and two SFP slots for 1 GbE connectivity, enabling high-speed aggregation and fiber-optic links.
Does the N3048ET-ON support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. The N3048ET-ON provides static routing, RIP, OSPF v2/v3, and policy-based routing for flexible Layer 3 deployments.
What is the stacking capability of the Dell N3048ET-ON?
The switch supports hardware stacking of up to 12 units via dedicated stacking ports, delivering up to 480 Gbps of stacking bandwidth and unified management.
Is the Dell N3048ET-ON PoE capable?
No. The N3048ET-ON does not support PoE/PoE+; it is optimized for high-density copper and fiber connectivity without power delivery over Ethernet.
What management interfaces are available on the N3048ET-ON?
Management options include a console port, RJ-45 Ethernet out-of-band port, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Web GUI and SSH/CLI with Dell FTOS for advanced scripting.
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the N3048ET-ON?
The N3048ET-ON delivers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 130 Mpps for wire-speed performance on all ports.
Which operating system runs on the Dell Networking N3048ET-ON?
The N3048ET-ON runs Dell’s Force10 Operating System (FTOS), supporting modular features, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), and advanced QoS.
What power supply does the N3048ET-ON use?
The switch includes a single 250 W AC, hot-swappable power supply module, ensuring reliable operation with optional redundancy via a second PSU slot.
What is the warranty and support for the Dell N3048ET-ON?
Dell provides a Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty with next-business-day replacement and 5-year software and hardware support via ProSupport option.
How energy-efficient is the N3048ET-ON switch?
The N3048ET-ON features Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and variable speed fans to reduce power consumption in low-traffic conditions.
What are the physical dimensions of the Dell N3048ET-ON?
The switch measures 44.5 cm width, 27.5 cm depth and 4.4 cm height (1 RU) and weighs approximately 4.3 kg, ideal for standard 19 in. racks.
Can the N3048ET-ON be upgraded to support 10 GbE on all ports?
No. Uplink ports are fixed to two SFP+ 10 GbE and two SFP 1 GbE; RJ45 ports cannot be upgraded beyond 1 GbE.
Which environments are ideal for the Dell N3048ET-ON?
The N3048ET-ON is optimized for enterprise edge, branch offices, and campus connectivity requiring high port density, L3 routing and stacking.
How do I configure stacking on the Dell N3048ET-ON?
Connect stacking cables between units, enable stacking in FTOS CLI with ‘stack enable’, assign unique stack member IDs and verify via ‘show stack’.
What latency can I expect on the Dell N3048ET-ON?
Typical port-to-port latency is under 2 µs, ensuring low-latency switching for real-time applications and VoIP traffic.