Dell EMC N3024EP-ON - 24-Port PoE+ Layer 3 Switch for Modern Enterprise Networks with 10GbE Uplink Options

The Dell EMC N3024EP-ON is a versatile 24-port PoE+ Layer 3 access switch engineered for modern enterprise networks that require high performance, scalability, and intelligent management. Equipped with 24 Multi-Gig RJ45 ports supporting PoE+ and 4 × 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, it delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for devices ranging from wireless access points and IP phones to surveillance cameras and IoT endpoints. The switch provides advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities, including OSPF, BGP, static routing, and VRF-lite, alongside robust VLAN support, traffic shaping, and QoS prioritization to ensure seamless delivery of mission-critical applications.

Designed for enterprise-grade resiliency, it features energy-efficient PoE+ power distribution, secure access controls, and low-latency switching for consistent performance. Centralized management is enabled through Dell OS10, while automation and programmability via REST APIs, CLI, and scripting simplify deployment and operational workflows. With comprehensive telemetry, monitoring, and diagnostic tools such as sFlow and SNMP, the N3024EP-ON allows IT teams to proactively optimize network performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability across campus, branch, and hybrid environments, making it an ideal choice for growing networks with evolving connectivity demands.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 24 × Multi-Gig RJ45 PoE+ ports, 4 × 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
  
• PoE Budget: 715W (Class 4 PoE+)
  
• Switching Capacity: 212 Gbps
  
• Forwarding Rate: 158 Mpps
  
• CPU / Memory: Multi-core processor with 4 GB RAM and 16 GB flash storage
  
• Packet Buffer: 4 MB shared
  
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
  
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,094 VLANs
  
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
  
• Latency: ~2 µs typical
  
• High Availability: VSF stacking (up to 8 members), optional redundant PSU, hot-swappable fans
  
• Advanced Features: Layer 2/3 switching, OSPF/BGP, ACLs, QoS, 802.1X authentication, MACsec-ready, Dell OS10 / Aruba Central cloud-ready management, Network Analytics Engine (NAE)
  
• Management Ports & Interfaces: 1 × RJ45 console, Web GUI, CLI, REST API
  
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable

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Intelligent Layer 2 Switching and Network Segmentation:

The N3024EP-ON provides a comprehensive suite of Layer 2 capabilities to support modern enterprise networks. It fully supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging, multiple Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP) for loop prevention, and advanced link aggregation via LACP to combine multiple physical interfaces into single logical uplinks. These features not only optimize bandwidth utilization but also enhance redundancy, providing uninterrupted connectivity for critical enterprise applications. High-density port configurations allow network segmentation for different departments, applications, or tenants without compromising performance.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing and Multi-Tenant Support:

This switch supports full Layer 3 functionality, including IPv4 and IPv6 static routing, dynamic OSPF and BGP protocols, and VRF-lite for multi-tenant deployments. Equal-Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) routing ensures traffic is efficiently balanced across multiple links, reducing congestion and latency. Layer 3 access capabilities make the N3024EP-ON ideal for campus aggregation, branch office connectivity, and high-performance access layers, allowing for simplified routing between VLANs while maintaining scalability and operational efficiency.

High-Performance PoE+ and Multi-Gig Connectivity:

The N3024EP-ON delivers up to 370W Class 4 PoE+ across its 24 Multi-Gig RJ45 ports, enabling power delivery to wireless access points, IP phones, PTZ cameras, and other IoT devices without requiring additional power injectors. The Multi-Gig support (1/2.5/5/10GbE) allows ports to adapt to evolving bandwidth demands, future-proofing networks for high-speed Wi-Fi 6/6E APs and other high-throughput devices. Dynamic power allocation ensures efficient usage, reducing energy waste while supporting mission-critical endpoints.

Enhanced Security and Access Control:

Security is a core feature of the N3024EP-ON. It supports 802.1X port-based authentication, MACsec-ready encryption for secure Layer 2 communications, ACLs for L2/L3/L4 traffic filtering, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for user-level policy enforcement. Additional security measures, including DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, and storm control, prevent ARP spoofing, IP theft, and broadcast storms. These features protect enterprise networks from internal and external threats while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Optimization:

The switch provides enterprise-grade QoS to prioritize latency-sensitive applications such as voice, video, and collaboration traffic. Eight egress queues per port, combined with traffic shaping, Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), Priority Flow Control (802.1Qbb), and congestion management, ensure predictable performance under heavy loads. These capabilities allow IT teams to maintain high-quality service levels across all applications, even during peak usage periods, guaranteeing consistent end-user experiences.

Automation, Telemetry, and Cloud-Integrated Management:

The N3024EP-ON supports multiple management and automation tools, including CLI, Web GUI, REST APIs, and Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP). Integration with Dell / Aruba Central enables centralized monitoring, configuration, automated provisioning, and predictive analytics. Advanced telemetry through sFlow, RMON, Syslog, and the Network Analytics Engine (NAE) provides deep visibility into traffic patterns, network health, and potential congestion points, allowing proactive troubleshooting and optimized capacity planning.

High Availability, Resiliency, and Scalability:

High availability is achieved through hot-swappable fans, optional redundant power supplies, and Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking, which allows up to eight switches to operate as a single logical unit. This provides simplified management, increased port density, and seamless failover. Rapid spanning tree convergence, link redundancy, and stack resiliency ensure minimal downtime, making the N3024EP-ON suitable for mission-critical enterprise deployments.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design:

The switch employs front-to-back airflow, energy-efficient fan technology, and dynamic PoE allocation to reduce power consumption during low traffic periods. Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support ensures optimal energy use while maintaining high performance. These features reduce operational costs and support environmentally responsible data center and enterprise network operations without compromising reliability or performance.

Comprehensive Enterprise Deployment Features:

Designed for modern enterprise networks, the N3024EP-ON supports Multi-Gig deployment for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, high-definition IP cameras, and IoT endpoints. Its Layer 2/3 functionality, PoE+ power, high availability, and advanced security make it ideal for campus access, branch offices, and hybrid enterprise architectures. The switch can integrate seamlessly into existing Dell SmartFabric OS10 environments, providing automation, programmability, and analytics for large-scale deployments.

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