Product comparison · 2 network switches

Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black vs SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black has 40 more basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity than the SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered (48 vs 8). The Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black has 16,000 entries more MAC address table than the SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered (32000 entries vs 16000 entries). The Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black has 448 Gbit/s more switching capacity than the SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered (576 Gbit/s vs 128 Gbit/s). Only the SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered has power over Ethernet (PoE). Switch layer: L2/L3 on the Dell N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black, L3 on the SilverNet Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered.

  • Switch layer
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:L2/L3
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:L3
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:48
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:8
  • MAC address table
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:32000 entries
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:16000 entries
  • Switching capacity
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:576 Gbit/s
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:128 Gbit/s
  • AC input voltage
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:100 - 240 V
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:240 V
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:No
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:Yes
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:0 - 45 °C
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:0 - 55 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • N3248TE Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:-40 - 70 °C
    • Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered:-40 - 85 °C

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Comparison of N3248TE, Managed 16 x Gigabit SFP, 8 x Gigabit Combo slots (SFP/RJ45), 4 x 10Gigabit SFP+, 240VAC IEC powered
71 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch layerDiffersL2/L3L3
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ARP inspectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Traffic classificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Traffic shapingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIB supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet-Like, MIB-II, MIB-, Bridge MIB, Bridge MIB Extensions, RMON MIB(1,2,3&9 Groups), RFC2737 Entity, RFC2863 Interface Group, SNMP-Community-MIB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers488
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Installed SFP+ modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneQSFP28, SFP28Unknown — not stated by the source
QSFP28 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SFP28 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spanning tree protocolKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Link aggregationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmission2 differ
MAC address tableDiffers32000 entries16000 entries
Switching capacityDiffers576 Gbit/s128 Gbit/s
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Forwarding rateKnown for one800 MppsUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
DHCP featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDHCP client, DHCP server
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSH/SSL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
StackableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Airflow directionKnown for oneFront-to-back airflowUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one3 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ventilation systemKnown for oneFront-to-back airflowUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V240 V
Input currentKnown for one2.22 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one550 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one550 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoE+
Other featuresidentical
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 Gbit/s
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Packaging contentKnown for onePower Cord, 125V, 15A, 10 Feet, NEMA 5-15/C13Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 85 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one349.06 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers434 mm482.5 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm300 mm
HeightDiffers43.5 mm44.5 mm
WeightDiffers6.99 kg3.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
UK Trade Tariff codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176200
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4 e IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneOS10Unknown — not stated by the source

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