Dell N1548P Managed PoE+ Switch for Enterprise Networks

Equipment Overview

The Dell N1548P is a managed Layer 2 stackable switch designed for high-density GbE network aggregation in rapidly growing enterprise environments. It provides 48 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-TX ports with PoE+ support and 4 fixed 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-throughput backbone connectivity. The unit is engineered to handle unpredictable traffic loads while ensuring redundant operation and continuous network readiness. Its airflow direction from ports to PSU optimizes thermal management in standard rack deployments.

Main Parameters

• Line: N1500
• Switch Type: Managed (Layer 2)
• LAN Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Base-TX (RJ-45)
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10GbE SFP+ (fixed)
• PoE Standard: PoE+ (802.3at)
• Ethernet Protocols: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
• IPv6 Support: Yes
• Stacking: Yes (stackable, no stacking cable included)

Key Advantages

This model is selected for enterprise projects requiring dense 1GbE port aggregation with integrated 10GbE uplinks for future-proof scalability. The PoE+ capability on all copper ports enables direct powering of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points without additional injectors. Stackable architecture allows multiple units to be managed as a single logical device, simplifying administration and improving fault tolerance. The unit handles non-deterministic traffic patterns effectively, making it suitable for high-availability network cores.

Compatibility & Integration

The Dell N1548P integrates into existing Ethernet infrastructures supporting IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3u standards, ensuring interoperability with standard GbE and Fast Ethernet equipment. The SFP+ ports accept 10GbE optical modules for connection to core switches, storage systems, or server uplinks. IPv6 support enables deployment in modern dual-stack networks. As part of the Dell N1500 family, it can be stacked with other models from the same line for capacity expansion. MPN: 677561, part of Dell PowerEdge networking solutions.