Product comparison · 2 network switches

Dell E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black vs Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 21identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:0
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:48
  • Switching capacity
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:528 Gbit/s
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:576 Gbit/s
  • Forwarding rate
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:733 Mpps
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:800 Mpps
  • AC input voltage
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:250 V
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:100 - 240 V
  • Power consumption (max)
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:230 W
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:550 W
  • Heat dissipation
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:785 BTU/h
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:349.06 BTU/h
  • Weight
    • E3224F Managed L2/L3 1U Black:6.46 kg
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:6.99 kg

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Comparison of E3224F, N3248TE
75 specifications
Management featuresidentical
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerL2/L3L2/L3
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Configuring Location Settings (CLI)YesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers048
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeDiffersNoGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP module slots quantityKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of management portsKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for oneRJ-45/Micro-USBUnknown — not stated by the source
QSFP28 ports quantity22
Power cables quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQSFP28, SFP28
SFP28 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC-in jack
Networkidentical
10G supportYesYes
Port mirroringYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Broadcast storm controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Link aggregationYesYes
Virtual LAN featuresKnown for oneMultiple VXLAN (MUX VLAN), Private VLANUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Data transmission2 differ
Switching capacityDiffers528 Gbit/s576 Gbit/s
Forwarding rateDiffers733 Mpps800 Mpps
Packet buffer memoryKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32000 entries
Securityidentical
AuthenticationKnown for oneMAC-based authenticationUnknown — not stated by the source
Authentication typeKnown for oneRADIUS, TACACS+Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSH/SSL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportYesYes
Protocolsidentical
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Routing protocolsKnown for oneBGP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, RIP-1, RIP-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4 e IPv6
Designidentical
Rack mountingYesYes
Form factorKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
StackableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Airflow directionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront-to-back airflow
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 fan(s)
Ventilation systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront-to-back airflow
Performanceidentical
Operating system installedOS10OS10
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power supply includedYesYes
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers250 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs230 W550 W
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.22 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 W
Other features1 differ
Packaging contentDiffersPower Cord, 250V, 12A, 2 Meters, C13/C14Power Cord, 125V, 15A, 10 Feet, NEMA 5-15/C13
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationDiffers785 BTU/h349.06 BTU/h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width434 mm434 mm
Depth400 mm400 mm
Height43.5 mm43.5 mm
WeightDiffers6.46 kg6.99 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)identical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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