Dell PowerSwitch S4048-ON 48-Port 10GbE 40GbE Data Center Switch

• Data Center Top-of-Rack: Connect servers and network devices using 10GbE access ports.

• High-Density Server Connectivity: Provide 48 SFP+ interfaces for 1/10GbE connections.
• Data Center Aggregation: Connect access switches to upstream network infrastructure through 40GbE QSFP+ ports.
• Leaf-Spine Networks: Use supported 40GbE uplinks for high-speed network interconnection.
• Virtualization and Private Cloud: Support network environments using compatible VXLAN and VRF-Lite features.
• Storage Networking: Support data center storage traffic with compatible iSCSI and Data Center Bridging configurations.
• Legacy Network Expansion: Extend existing 10/40GbE infrastructure where the switch meets current compatibility and lifecycle requirements.

• 48 × SFP+ ports supporting 1/10GbE connectivity.

• 6 × QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE connectivity.
• Supports 40GbE breakout to 4 × 10GbE with compatible breakout cables.
• Up to 72 × 10GbE interfaces using supported breakout configurations.
• 1.44 Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
• 1080 Mpps forwarding rate.
• 12 MB dynamic packet buffer.
• Supports VXLAN and VRF-Lite for network virtualization and segmentation.
• VLT support for compatible redundant network designs.
• ONIE bootloader for installing compatible network operating systems.
• Supports Dell Networking OS9, SmartFabric OS10 and compatible alternative NOS options.
• Redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC power supply options.
• Hot-swappable cooling fans and normal or reverse airflow configurations.
• Compact 1RU rack-mountable design

• Brand: Dell Technologies

• Product Family: Dell PowerSwitch S-Series
• Model: S4048-ON
• Product Type: Open Networking Data Center Switch
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• 10GbE Ports: 48 × SFP+
• 1GbE Support: Supported with compatible SFP/QSA configurations
• 40GbE Ports: 6 × QSFP+
• 40GbE Breakout: Supported with compatible cables
• Maximum 10GbE Interfaces: Up to 72 with supported breakout configurations
• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps full-duplex
• Forwarding Rate: 1080 Mpps
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB
• MAC Address Entries: 160,000
• IPv4/ARP Routes: 128,000
• Layer 2 VLANs: 4,000
• VRF-Lite Instances: 511
• QoS Data Queues: 8
• QoS Control Queues: 12
• MTU: Up to 12,000 bytes
• Data Center Bridging: PFC 802.1Qbb, ETS 802.1Qaz and DCBx support
• Virtualization: VXLAN and VRF-Lite support
• Redundancy: VLT support
• Open Networking: ONIE bootloader
• Operating Systems: Dell Networking OS9, SmartFabric OS10 and supported alternative NOS options
• Management Port: RJ45
• Power Supply: Redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC PSU options
• Typical Power Consumption: 153 W (AC)
• Cooling: Hot-swappable fan modules
• Airflow: Normal or reverse airflow configurations
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 4.35 × 43.4 × 43.5 cm
• Weight: 8.4 kg

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The Dell PowerSwitch S4048-ON combines high-density 10GbE access with 40GbE uplinks in a 1RU chassis. Its 1.44 Tbps switching capacity, open networking support and features such as VXLAN and VLT make it a practical option for compatible data center environments.