Brand: Dell
Category: Networking Hardware
Document Type: Brochure/Marketing
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Brochure/Marketing for PowerConnect 3248 and PowerConnect 5224
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:24 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2002-11-08
Warranty Information
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The Dell PowerConnect 3248 and 5224 switches offer high-performance Layer 2 switching with a compact 1U form factor. The 3248 provides 48 Fast Ethernet ports and optional Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, ideal for rack-dense wiring closets. The 5224 features 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, suitable for data center connectivity and traffic aggregation. Both switches support various management interfaces including Web and CLI, with features like RADIUS authentication, dual firmware images, and QoS for traffic prioritization. They also support advanced protocols and optional redundant power systems for increased availability.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| FEATURES | PowerConnect 3248 | PowerConnect 5224 |
|---|---|---|
| FEATURES | PowerConnect 3248 | PowerConnect 5224 |
| Switching capacity | 13.6 Gigabits/second | 48 Gigabits/second |
| 10/100BaseT ports | 48 Ports RJ-45, IEEE 802.3/802.3u | None |
| 10/100/1000BaseT ports | Two Ports RJ-45, IEEE 802.3ab | 24 Ports RJ-45, IEEE 802.3ab |
| Fibre media support | Two SFP slots (combo with 1000BaseT ports) for 1000SX and 1000LX transceivers | Four SFP slots (combo with 1000BaseT ports) for 1000SX and 1000LX transceivers |
| Auto-negotiation | Speed, duplex mode, flow control; MDI/MDIX | Speed, duplex mode, flow control; MDI/MDIX |
| VLAN | IEEE 802.1Q tagging and port-based, up to 255 VLANs, dynamic VLAN (GVRP) | IEEE 802.1Q tagging and port-based, up to 255 VLANs, dynamic VLAN (GVRP) |
| Class of Service | L2 IEEE 802.1p tagging and port-based priority with four queues per port | L2 IEEE 802.1p tagging and port-based priority with four queues per port |
| IP Multicast support | L3 priority based on IP TOS (Precedence, DSCP) L4 priority based on TCP/UDP Port IGMP v1/v2 snooping, static IP Multicast |
L3 priority based on IP TOS (Precedence, DSCP) IGMP v1/v2 snooping, static IP Multicast |
| Availability | Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation, LACP, port mirroring Optional external redundant power with PowerConnect RPS-600 |
Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation, LACP, port mirroring Optional external redundant power with PowerConnect RPS-600 |
| Management | Web-based management Industry-standard command line interface (CLI) RADIUS remote authentication for administrative access SNMPv1, Four RMON groups, multiple MIBs Configuration file management, dual firmware images |
Web-based management Industry-standard command line interface (CLI) RADIUS remote authentication for administrative access SNMPv1, Four RMON groups, multiple MIBs Configuration file management, dual firmware images |
| Chassis | 1U, rack-mounting kit included | 1U, rack-mounting kit included |