Dell Networking N1548P - Switch - L2+ - Managed - 48 x 10/100/1000 + 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ - front to back airflow - rack-mountable - PoE+
Dell (5415247072003 / 210-AEWB) - Auto MDI/MDI-X - Broadcast storm control - Flow control support - Full Duplex - LED indicators - MIB support - Multicast support - Port mirroring - Rack mounting - VLAN support
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Dell Networking N1548P – Advanced Layer‑2+ Managed Switch
The Dell Networking N1548P is a high‑performance, rack‑mountable switch designed for enterprise and campus environments that demand robust connectivity, advanced VLAN handling, and Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capabilities. With 48 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports, four 10 Gbps SFP+ slots, and comprehensive Layer‑3 features, this device delivers scalable networking solutions while maintaining a compact 1U form factor.
Key Design Highlights
- Compact 1U Form Factor: Height of 43.5 mm, width of 440 mm, depth of 387 mm, and weight of 7 kg. Ideal for dense rack environments.
- Front‑to‑Back Airflow: Optimized cooling ensures reliable operation across a wide temperature range (0–45 °C operating, –40 to 65 °C storage).
- Power Efficiency: Consumes 600 W, with PoE+ delivering up to 30.8 W per port.
- Robust Build: Supports humidity levels of 0–95 % during operation and 0–85 % in storage, making it suitable for varied deployment scenarios.
Port Configuration & Connectivity
- 48 x Gigabit RJ‑45 Ports: Each port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps, full duplex, auto MDI/MDI‑X, and flow control.
- 4 x 10 Gbps SFP+ Slots: Expandable high‑speed uplinks for core or aggregation layers.
- USB 2.0 Port (1): Enables firmware updates and configuration via USB storage devices.
- LED Indicators: Visual status for link activity, PoE+ power delivery, and fault conditions.
Advanced Layer‑3 & Management Features
- Layer‑3 Routing: Supports static routing, OSPF, RIP, and BGP for dynamic path selection.
- VLAN Capacity: Up to 512 VLANs, with a MAC address table of 16,000 entries.
- Multicast & Broadcast Storm Control: Built‑in safeguards prevent network congestion and ensure stability.
- MIB Support: Full Management Information Base for SNMP monitoring.
- Port Mirroring: Facilitates traffic analysis and troubleshooting.
Networking Standards & Protocols
The N1548P complies with an extensive set of IEEE standards, ensuring interoperability and future‑proofing:
- IEEE 802.1ab (Link Aggregation Control Protocol), 802.1D (Spanning Tree), 802.1p (Priority Queuing), 802.1Q (VLAN Tagging), 802.1s (Multiple Spanning Tree), 802.1v (MAC Address Extension), 802.1w (Rapid STP).
- IEEE 802.3 series: 802.3ab, 802.3ac, 802.3ad, 802.3ae, 802.3at (PoE+), 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet), 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z.
- Security & Management: IEEE 802.1x (Port‑Based Network Access Control), 802.2 (LLC), 802.11 (wireless interoperability).
Performance Metrics
- Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps of aggregate throughput.
- Packet Buffer Memory: 1.5 MB to handle burst traffic and reduce packet loss.
- Flash Memory: 256 MB for firmware, configuration, and logging.
- Temperature Range: Operates reliably from 0 °C to 45 °C; stored between –40 °C and 65 °C.
PoE+ Power Delivery
The N1548P delivers PoE+ power, enabling the deployment of IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other networked devices without separate power supplies. Each PoE+ port can provide up to 30.8 W, supporting a wide range of powered devices.
Installation & Rack Mounting
Designed for seamless rack integration, the switch features:
- 1U Height: Fits standard 19‑inch racks.
- Front‑to‑Back Airflow Design: Ensures efficient heat dissipation without additional cooling equipment.
- Secure Mounting Brackets: Simplifies installation and maintenance.
Use Cases & Deployment Scenarios
- Enterprise Campus Networks: Provides high‑density connectivity with advanced routing, VLAN segmentation, and PoE+ for VoIP and wireless infrastructure.
- Data Center Edge Layer: Acts as a robust access switch with 10 Gbps uplinks to aggregation or core layers.
- Branch Office Connectivity: Compact footprint and reliable performance make it ideal for remote sites requiring secure, high‑speed connections.
Conclusion
The Dell Networking N1548P combines powerful Layer‑3 routing, extensive VLAN support, PoE+ power delivery, and a compact 1U design to meet the demands of modern network environments. Its adherence to industry standards, robust performance metrics, and efficient cooling make it a reliable choice for enterprises seeking scalable, high‑performance networking solutions.
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| Brand | ![]() Dell is a computer technology company that was founded by Michael Dell in 1984. The company is headquartered in Texas and is one of the largest technology companies in the world. Dell manufactures and sells personal computers, servers, data storage devices, network switches, software, and computer peripherals. |
| MPN | Dell 210-AEWB |
| Model | Dell 210-AEWB |
| ID | 10407108 |
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Auto MDI/MDI-X Indicates whether the device can automatically detect and configure MDI or MDI‑X connections for network cables, simplifying cable management and reducing manual setup.
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Yes |
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Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity Indicates the total count of physical RJ‑45 Ethernet connectors available on a device for wired network connectivity. The value is an integer representing how many separate ports can be used to connect Ethernet cables.
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48 |
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Broadcast storm control Indicates whether a network device includes a feature that limits the amount of broadcast traffic to prevent network congestion and potential outages caused by excessive broadcast packets.
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Yes |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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387 mm |
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Flash memory The total amount of internal flash memory available in a device, expressed as a data size (e.g., megabytes or gigabytes). This attribute indicates how much data can be stored on the device’s built‑in flash storage.
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256 MB |
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Flow control support Indicates whether a device includes hardware or firmware that can manage the flow of data on its interfaces, such as enabling or disabling automatic pause frames, handling congestion, or providing other traffic‑control mechanisms. A value of "Yes" means the feature is present and can be configured; "No" indicates it is not available.
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Yes |
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Form Factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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1U |
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Full Duplex Indicates whether a device can transmit and receive data simultaneously on two channels, allowing bidirectional communication without delay. A value of "Yes" means the device supports full‑duplex operation; a value of "No" indicates it operates only in half‑duplex mode.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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43.5 mm |
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LED indicators A list of the functions or statuses that an LED indicator on a device can display, such as power status, activity, link, and other operational signals.
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Yes |
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MAC address table The total count of unique MAC addresses that the device can store in its forwarding table. This value indicates how many devices can be simultaneously connected before the switch must start discarding or aging out older entries.
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16000 entries |
| MIB support | Yes |
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Multicast support Indicates whether the device can send or receive IP multicast traffic, allowing it to participate in group communications such as streaming media, IPTV, and certain network protocols that rely on multicast distribution.
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Yes |
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Packet buffer memory The amount of temporary storage that a device allocates in its internal memory for buffering data before processing or forwarding it. Expressed as a digital capacity (e.g., kilobytes, megabytes), this value indicates how much information the hardware can hold at once and influences performance when handling high‑throughput or bursty traffic.
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1.5 MB |
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Port mirroring Indicates whether the device supports port mirroring, a feature that allows one or more ports to copy traffic from another port for monitoring or analysis purposes.
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Yes |
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Rack mounting Indicates whether a product is designed to be mounted in a rack system. The value can be "Yes" or "No", or it may specify the height occupied by the device using rack units (U) such as "1U", "2U", or a numeric measurement with unit, e.g., "61.25 mm".
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Yes |
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SFP+ module slots quantity The total count of Small Form‑factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports available on a networking device, such as switches or routers. Each port can accept an SFP+ transceiver module for fiber or copper connections. The value is a whole integer indicating how many separate SFP+ interfaces the product provides.
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4 |
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Supported network protocols A list of network communication protocols that a device can use or support, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, and various wireless standards. Each protocol is represented by its standard name and may be separated by commas or slashes in the source data.
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IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, TCP, IP |
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Switch layer The network layer(s) that a device can operate at, expressed as a string such as "L2", "L3" or combinations like "L2/L3". This attribute indicates the protocol stack level supported by the hardware or firmware.
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L3 |
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Switch type The classification of a network switch based on its management capabilities, such as Managed or Unmanaged. This attribute indicates whether the device can be configured and monitored remotely (Managed) or operates with fixed settings without remote configuration (Unmanaged). It helps users choose a switch that matches their networking expertise and control requirements.
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Managed |
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Switching capacity The maximum data transfer rate that the device can handle, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as Gbit/s or Mbit/s. This attribute indicates how quickly data can be transmitted through the device and helps users compare networking performance across products.
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128 Gbit/s |
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VLAN support Indicates whether the device can configure and manage Virtual LANs (VLANs) for network segmentation and traffic isolation. A value of "Yes" means the product supports VLAN tagging, creation, and management; a value of "No" indicates it does not provide this capability.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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7 kg |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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440 mm |

