Description
Product Overview
The GFPDN Dell S5248f is a high-performance network switch designed for modern data center applications. It is an L3 switch, which means it can route traffic between different networks. The switch has 48 ports, each capable of supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections using SFP28 transceivers. Additionally, the switch also has four ports that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections using QSFP28 transceivers and two ports that support 200 Gigabit Ethernet connections using QSFP28-DD transceivers. In this article, we will explore the features and capabilities of the GFPDN Dell S5248f switch in detail.
48 X 25 Gigabit SFP28 Ports
The GFPDN Dell S5248f switch has 48 ports, each supporting a 25 Gigabit Ethernet connection using SFP28 transceivers. These ports are designed to provide high-speed connectivity to servers and other network devices within the data center. The SFP28 transceivers are hot-swappable, which means they can be replaced without interrupting the network traffic. The S5248f switch also supports the use of optical or copper SFP28 transceivers, providing flexibility in terms of the network infrastructure.
4 X 100 Gigabit QSFP28 Ports
In addition to the 48 SFP28 ports, the GFPDN Dell S5248f switch also has four ports that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections using QSFP28 transceivers. These ports are designed for high-speed connectivity between switches or other network devices within the data center. The QSFP28 transceivers are also hot-swappable, providing ease of maintenance and reducing network downtime.
2 X 200 Gigabit QSFP28-DD Ports:
The GFPDN Dell S5248f switch also has two ports that support 200 Gigabit Ethernet connections using QSFP28-DD transceivers. These ports provide ultra-high-speed connectivity between switches or other network devices within the data center. The QSFP28-DD transceivers are designed to support 2×100 Gigabit Ethernet connections, making them ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as data center interconnects.
Layer 3 Switching
The GFPDN Dell S5248f switch is an L3 switch, which means it can route traffic between different networks. Layer 3 switching is a process of forwarding packets based on their IP addresses. This allows the switch to intelligently route traffic between different subnets and VLANs, improving network efficiency and reducing congestion.
Flexible Management Options
The GFPDN Dell S5248f switch supports multiple management options, providing flexibility in terms of network administration. The switch can be managed using a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), a command-line interface (CLI), or a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface. The GUI provides an intuitive interface for network administrators to manage the switch, while the CLI provides a more granular level of control. SNMP is a widely used protocol for managing network devices, and the GFPDN Dell S5248f switch supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3.
Advanced Security Features
The GFPDN Dell S5248f switch has advanced security features to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic. The switch supports Access Control Lists (ACLs) and port security, which allow network administrators to restrict access to network resources. The switch also supports DHCP snooping, which prevents rogue DHCP servers from assigning incorrect IP addresses to network devices. Additionally, the switch supports the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, which provides encrypted communication between the switch and network administrators.
General Information about the Dell GFPDN
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Part Number or SKU # GFPDN
- Device Type: Switch 48 Ports
Technical Information
- Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable 1u
- Subtype: 25 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports: 48 X 25 Gigabit Sfp28 + 4 X 100 Gigabit Qsfp28 + 2 X 200 Gigabit Qsfp28-dd
- Performance: Switching Capacity: 2 Tbps
- Capacity: Mac Addresses: 160000 ¦ Arp Entries: 128000 ¦ Ipv4 Routes: 128000 ¦ Ipv6 Routes: 64000 ¦ Multicast Hosts: 32000 ¦ Link Aggregation Groups: 16 ¦ Layer 2 Vlans: 4000 ¦ Mstp Instances: 64
- Routing Protocol: Ospf, Bgp-4, Ospfv2, Ospfv3, Policy-based Routing (pbr)
- Remote Management Protocol: Snmp 1, Snmp 2, Tftp, Ssh-2, Cli, Scp
- Encryption Algorithm: Md5
- Authentication Method: Radius, Tacacs
Features
- Flow Control, Arp Support, Port Mirroring, Spanning Tree Protocol (stp) Support, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (rstp) Support, Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (vrrp) Support, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (mstp) Support, Access Control List (acl) Support, Quality Of Service (qos), Front To Back Airflow, Lacp Support, Lldp Support, Network Access Control (nac), Priority-based Flow Control (pfc), Internet Control Message Protocol (icmp), Dns Client, Vlan Tagging
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (lacp), IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1t, IEEE 802.1ab (lldp), IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz
- ram: 16 Gb
- Built-in Devices: 32 Gb Ssd
- Interfaces: 48 X 25gbit Lan Sfp28 ¦ 4 X 100gbit Lan Qsfp28 ¦ 2 X 200gbit Lan Qsfp28-dd ¦ 1 X Serial (rs-232) Rj-45 Management
Power Device
- Internal Power Supply – Hot-plug
- Installed Qty: 2 (installed) / 2 (max)
- Power Redundancy: Yes
- Voltage Required: Ac 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational: 400 Watt
