Dell EMC N3024EF-ON - 24 × 1GbE SFP 2 × 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 Switch, 1U, Energy Efficiency and High-Performance

The Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON is a 1U high-performance Layer 3 switch engineered for modern enterprise and campus networks. It provides 24 × 1GbE SFP ports supporting 1000-SX (up to 500m) or 1000-LX (up to 10km), 2 × 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, and 2 × GbE combo media ports, offering flexible fiber and copper connectivity for aggregation, access, or core deployments. The switch features a hot-swappable expansion module bay and dual 200W 80PLUS-certified power supplies to ensure high availability and uninterrupted operation. It supports stacking with a maximum stack size of 8 switches (OS 6.5.1 and higher) and MLAG for active-active redundancy.

Additional capabilities include VRF-lite for network segmentation, scalable VLAN support, fresh-air compliance for flexible deployment, and Energy Efficient Ethernet to reduce operational costs. With its compact 1U form factor, non-blocking architecture, and enterprise-grade features, the N3024EF-ON delivers reliable, resilient, and energy-efficient performance suitable for demanding campus and enterprise environments.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 24 × 1GbE SFP ports (supports 1000-SX up to 500m, 1000-LX up to 10km)
  
• Uplink Ports: 2 × 10GbE SFP+ ports, 2 × 1GbE combo media ports
  
• Hot-Swappable Expansion: Supports modular expansion for added flexibility
  
• Stacking: Up to 8 switches with OS 6.5.1 and higher
  
• Redundancy: Dual 200W 80PLUS-certified hot-swappable power supplies for high availability
  
• MLAG Support: Active-active redundancy across multiple switches
  
• VLAN Support: Scalable VLANs for flexible network segmentation
  
• Routing & Segmentation: VRF-lite support for multi-tenant or segmented networks
  
• Performance: Wire-speed forwarding for L2/L3 traffic
  
• Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
  
• Deployment Flexibility: Fresh-air compliance for varied deployment environments
  
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, enterprise-ready design

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High-Performance, Low-Latency Switching:

The Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3048ET-ON is built on a non-blocking, wire-speed switching architecture that ensures reliable, low-latency forwarding across all ports. With 260 Gbps of switching capacity and a 193 Mpps forwarding rate, the N3048ET-ON delivers predictable performance under high traffic loads, making it ideal for high-density campus aggregation, enterprise access, and distribution-layer networks. Its 32K MAC address table and hardware-based forwarding engine efficiently handle increasing endpoint counts, virtualization workloads, and traffic bursts without compromising throughput or packet integrity. The switch’s deep buffering and intelligent queuing mechanisms enable smooth performance even under microburst conditions or unbalanced traffic flows  essential for video streaming, VoIP, and high-volume data synchronization applications.

Stacking and Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG):

The N3048ET-ON supports stacking of up to eight switches (with OS 6.5.1 or higher), forming a single logical unit with unified control and management. This capability simplifies network operations, enhances scalability, and minimizes management overhead.
Additionally, Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) enables active-active redundancy by allowing two switches to operate simultaneously as one logical device. This provides non-disruptive failover, optimized traffic load balancing, and continuous network availability  a vital feature for enterprises running mission-critical applications that demand uninterrupted connectivity. Stacking and MLAG together allow organizations to expand network capacity horizontally while maintaining a simple, resilient topology that supports high availability and fault tolerance.

Flexible Network Segmentation and Layer 3 Routing:

With advanced Layer 3 functionality, including VRF-lite, OSPF, RIP, and static routing, the N3048ET-ON supports secure and scalable segmentation of traffic across departments, tenants, or applications.
VRF-lite enables multiple routing instances on a single switch, allowing network segmentation without requiring additional hardware. This makes it suitable for multi-tenant environments, university networks, and large enterprise campuses where isolation between business units or services is required.
The switch’s VLAN scalability (up to 4,094 VLANs) provides granular control over broadcast domains and traffic separation, allowing administrators to design flexible, policy-driven network architectures that adapt to evolving organizational needs.

Energy Efficiency and Environmental Compliance:

Built with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support, the N3048ET-ON minimizes power usage during low traffic periods by dynamically adjusting energy consumption based on port utilization. This feature significantly reduces operational costs in large-scale deployments.
The switch also meets fresh-air compliance standards, enabling it to operate efficiently in environments with ambient temperatures up to 45°C, such as data center rows, server closets, and modern edge facilities.
Together, these features ensure lower cooling demands, optimized power usage, and a smaller environmental footprint, aligning with sustainability goals and green IT initiatives.

High Availability and Resilience:

Designed for continuous uptime, the N3048ET-ON includes dual hot-swappable 200W AC power supplies and four variable-speed, hot-swappable fans for redundant cooling and power delivery. This architecture allows non-disruptive maintenance, ensuring that individual components can be replaced or serviced without impacting live traffic.
In addition, hardware redundancy, resilient stacking, and software features like graceful restart and non-stop forwarding contribute to maintaining service continuity even during planned upgrades or unexpected faults.
This combination of physical and logical resiliency ensures maximum operational stability, making the N3048ET-ON an excellent choice for mission-critical campus cores and aggregation points.

Open Networking and Operating System Flexibility:

The N3048ET-ON supports ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), allowing zero-touch installation of a wide range of network operating systems, including Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, or other compatible third-party NOS options.
This open networking model gives IT teams the freedom to deploy software environments that best align with their automation, security, and orchestration frameworks.
By decoupling hardware from software, Dell enables future-proof infrastructure investments, helping organizations transition seamlessly toward SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and cloud-ready operations.

Advanced Security and Network Protection:

Security is built into every layer of the N3048ET-ON. Features such as role-based access control (RBAC), IEEE 802.1X port authentication, MAC-based authentication, and L2–L4 ACLs provide granular control over user and device access.
To guard against network attacks and spoofing, the switch includes Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), DHCP Snooping, and IP Source Guard, preventing malicious or misconfigured devices from disrupting network operations.
Secure management protocols such as SSH, SSL, SNMPv3, RADIUS, and TACACS+ ensure encrypted communication and centralized authentication for administrative access, aligning with modern enterprise security standards.

Automation, Monitoring, and Analytics:

The N3048ET-ON simplifies network management with RESTful APIs, Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), sFlow, RMON, and real-time telemetry support. These features enable automated configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting — reducing manual intervention and deployment time.
Network administrators gain deep visibility into traffic patterns, interface utilization, and system health, enabling predictive maintenance and proactive issue detection.
Integration with orchestration tools and network management platforms enhances operational efficiency and supports DevOps-driven automation workflows for agile IT environments.

Scalability and Future-Ready Architecture:

Engineered for growth, the N3048ET-ON supports horizontal scaling through stacking, MLAG, and advanced L3 routing to meet expanding enterprise demands.
Its architecture supports multi-instance routing, high-density VLANs, and large MAC address tables, ensuring consistent performance as networks evolve.
Whether used as a high-speed aggregation switch, edge device, or core component in a multi-layer network, the N3048ET-ON provides a future-proof foundation capable of adapting to cloud, virtualization, and IoT-driven workloads.

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