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What is the Dell Networking S3000-On switch series?
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The Dell Networking S3000-On series is a family of fixed-configuration, Layer 2/3 Ethernet switches designed for small to medium enterprise and campus edge deployments, offering high density, low latency, and enterprise-class reliability.
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How many ports and what speeds are available on the S3000-On switches?
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S3000-On models provide up to 48 RJ-45 ports at 1GbE plus up to 4 SFP+ or 10GbE uplinks, delivering flexible connectivity for diverse access and aggregation requirements.
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Do Dell S3000-On switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, select S3000-On models offer PoE/PoE+ on all 1GbE ports, delivering up to 30W per port to power IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras without external injectors.
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What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the S3000-On series?
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The S3000-On switches deliver up to 176 Gbps of non-blocking bandwidth and up to 131 million packets per second (mpps) forwarding performance, ensuring wire-speed traffic handling.
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Can S3000-On switches be stacked for simplified management?
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Yes, they support physical stacking of up to 4 units via dedicated stacking ports, providing unified management, single-IP control, and 1.6 Tbps backplane bandwidth.
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Which operating system powers the Dell Networking S3000-On switches?
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These switches run Dell Networking OS10 Enterprise Edition, a modern, modular Linux-based NOS that supports open standards, containerized applications, and advanced automation.
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What management options are available on the S3000-On series?
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You can manage S3000-On switches via the CLI (SSH/Telnet), web GUI, SNMPv2/v3, REST API, and integrations with OpenManage Network Manager for centralized orchestration.
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What security features are included in the S3000-On switches?
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They provide advanced security with 802.1X port authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+ support, MACsec encryption, ACLs, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and storm control.
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Are Dell S3000-On switches SDN-ready?
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Yes, with OS10’s Open Networking Foundation (ONF) compliant switch abstraction interface (SAI) and support for OpenFlow, S3000-On switches integrate seamlessly into software-defined networks.
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What warranty and support options come with S3000-On switches?
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All S3000-On models include a 1-year limited hardware warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service and optional ProSupport or ProSupport Plus contracts for 24/7 comprehensive coverage.
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What are the ideal use cases for Dell Networking S3000-On switches?
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They excel at enterprise campus access, branch office aggregation, PoE-powered edge deployments, and small data center top-of-rack scenarios where cost-effective, high-performance switching is required.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on a Dell S3000-On switch?
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Use the OS10 CLI or web GUI to upload the latest Dell-provided firmware image via TFTP, SCP, or USB and execute the OS10 software install commands for a non-disruptive in-service upgrade.
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Can I integrate S3000-On switches with existing Dell Networking infrastructure?
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Yes, they interoperate seamlessly with Dell’s campus core/distribution switches, PowerConnect/N-Series products, and higher-end Z and C-series platforms, sharing common management and feature sets.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) features do S3000-On switches support?
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S3000-On provides classification, marking, hierarchical queuing, traffic shaping, and low-latency priority queuing to ensure predictable performance for voice, video, and critical data.
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How many VLANs and advanced Layer 3 protocols are supported?
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They support up to 4,094 VLANs, static and dynamic routing (RIP v2, OSPFv2, VRF-lite), inter-VLAN routing, DHCP relay, and PIM for scalable network segmentation and multicast services.
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What are the troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities?
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Built-in tools include cable diagnostics, RSPAN, port mirroring, syslog, debug CLI commands, LED status indicators, and integration with Dell OpenManage Network Manager for proactive fault detection.
