Dell 6248PDell PowerConnect 6248P 48-Port GbE PoE 4x 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 Switch

Key Benefits

• 48 x Gigabit PoE+ ports (802.3at): Power an entire enterprise access layer — dual-radio APs, IP phones, PTZ cameras, and thin clients — up to 30W per port without separate PoE injectors.
• 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks: 10 Gigabit uplinks to aggregation or core switches eliminate the bottleneck that occurs when 48 Gigabit access ports converge on slower uplinks.
• Full Layer 3 routing: Static routing, OSPF, RIP, and inter-VLAN routing are built in — the switch can serve as both access and distribution layer device without a dedicated router.
• Enterprise security: 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and access control lists protect every connected endpoint at the network edge.
• Optional stacking: Multiple PowerConnect 6248P units can be stacked for centralised management of large port-count deployments as a single logical device.
• Certified refurbished with 12-month warranty: Professionally tested and graded by Reboot IT — Melbourne's enterprise networking specialists since 2001.

Performance in Use

The Dell PowerConnect 6248P is the flagship of the PowerConnect 6200 series — the highest-density PoE+ access switch in the line. With 48 PoE+ Gigabit ports and four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, it is designed for enterprise floors where nearly every connected device requires power and bandwidth. In a typical large enterprise deployment, a single 6248P can support 48 concurrent PoE+ devices: a mix of 802.11ac/Wi-Fi 6 wireless APs (up to 25W), VoIP handsets (4–8W), and IP cameras (10–25W) — all with high-speed 10G uplinks preventing aggregation bottlenecks.

Full Layer 3 capability allows inter-VLAN routing locally on the switch, avoiding the latency and complexity of routing traffic through a dedicated upstream router for each VLAN. OSPF and RIP support enables the switch to participate in campus routed topologies, making it suitable for distribution layer roles in addition to access layer deployments. LACP link aggregation allows uplinks to be bonded for combined throughput or active-active redundancy.

The PowerConnect 6248P is managed via Dell's command-line interface and web GUI, with SNMP support for integration with enterprise network management platforms. The optional stacking module allows multiple units to be interconnected as a single logical switch — simplifying management of large floors or buildings where port count would otherwise require multiple independent switches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 6248P and 6248?

The 6248P is the PoE+ version with 802.3at power delivery (up to 30W per port). The standard 6248 has the same port count and Layer 3 feature set but does not include PoE. The 6248P is specifically designed for environments powering IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.

Are the SFP+ ports 10G capable?

Yes — all four SFP+ uplink ports are 10 Gigabit Ethernet capable. Using 10G modules provides the aggregation bandwidth required when all 48 access ports are simultaneously active.

Does it support dynamic routing (OSPF)?

Yes — the 6248P supports OSPF, RIP, and static routing in addition to inter-VLAN routing. This makes it suitable for distribution and aggregation layer roles in campus network designs, not just access layer deployment.

Can multiple 6248P switches be stacked?

Yes — the PowerConnect 6200 series supports stacking via an optional stacking module, allowing multiple switches to be managed as a single logical device. This simplifies administration of large deployments requiring more than 48 ports.

What shipping costs apply?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.