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Dell X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black vs Zyxel MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 17identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Switch layer
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:L2+
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:L2
  • MAC address table
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:1600 entries
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:16000 entries
  • Switching capacity
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:240 Gbit/s
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:56 Gbit/s
  • Throughput
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:178.6 Mpps
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:47.64 Mpps
  • Packet buffer memory
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:1 MB
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:12 MB
  • DHCP features
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:DHCP server, DHCP client
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:DHCP client
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:0 - 45 °C
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:0 - 50 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • X-Series X4012 Managed L2+ Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • MGS3520-28 Managed L2 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Black:-40 - 70 °C

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67 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch layerDiffersL2+L2
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
SFP+ module slots quantityKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Installed SFP+ modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo SFP ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network1 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3aeIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
10G supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of VLANsKnown for one4096Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Virtual LAN featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTagged VLAN
Data transmission4 differ
MAC address tableDiffers1600 entries16000 entries
Switching capacityDiffers240 Gbit/s56 Gbit/s
ThroughputDiffers178.6 Mpps47.64 Mpps
Number of queuesKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Packet buffer memoryDiffers1 MB12 MB
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000
Security1 differ
DHCP featuresDiffersDHCP server, DHCP clientDHCP client
Static port securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSH, SSH-2, SSL/TLS
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SMIv1, SMIv2, IGMPv1, IGMPv2, IGMPv3Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6, HTTP, TCP, IP, ICMP, TFTP, BOOTP, UDP, ARP, GARP, GMP, LLDP, RMON, MSTP, UDLD, TLS, PPP, TelnetUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one2 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLVD: EN609501: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 + A2: 2013
Performanceidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one55.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Output powerKnown for one100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one81 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 - 75 V
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%5 - 95%
Heat dissipationKnown for one276.4 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers209 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers41.2 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers2.03 kg3.09 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.64 kg
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE EN55022: 2010 + AC: 2011 EN61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009 EN61000-3-3: 2013 EN55024: 2010 AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2009 + A1: 2010 FCC Part 15, subpart B ICES-003 Issue 5 RoHS

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