Dell N-Series Upgrade Path
Find the modern PowerSwitch replacement for your end-of-life hardware
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Your N-Series switch has been discontinued, but every model has a recommended Dell PowerSwitch replacement. Find your model below or contact a specialist for help planning your migration.
Dell N4032
PowerSwitch S4148T-ON
Upgrade to the S4148T-ON for high-density 10GBase-T connectivity, lower latency, and modern open networking capabilities.
Why Upgrade
- Eliminate Bottlenecks: The S4148T-ON replaces legacy 10G/40G uplinks with four 100GbE QSFP28 ports, ensuring smooth, non-blocking traffic to your data center core.
- Modern Open Networking: Move away from legacy closed firmware to Enterprise SONiC Distribution or Dell OS10, allowing for automated provisioning and modern configuration management.
- Increased Density: You gain 48 ports of 10GBase-T copper in a 1U form factor, giving you massive expansion room compared to the older 32-port N4032 architecture.
Dell N4032F
PowerSwitch S4148F-ON
The S4148F-ON provides the modern fiber equivalent, offering 10GbE SFP+ ports with 100GbE uplinks for high-performance aggregation.
Why Upgrade
- Massive Throughput Jump: The S4148F-ON delivers 1760 Gbps of switching capacity powered by the Broadcom Maverick ASIC, effortlessly handling modern virtualized workloads.
- 100GbE Core Integration: Native 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks mean your fiber aggregation layer will no longer choke when pushing data to the spine.
- Lower Latency: Sub-800ns latency ensures high-frequency, delay-sensitive applications perform perfectly across your 10GbE SFP+ fiber access layer.
Dell N3048P
PowerSwitch E3248P-ON
Replace your N3048P with the E3248P-ON to maintain 48 ports of reliable PoE while gaining an upgraded Trident3 ASIC and edge automation features.
Why Upgrade
- Advanced Edge Silicon: The E3248P-ON utilizes the Broadcom Trident3-X3 processor, bringing data-center-grade intelligence and routing capabilities to the network edge.
- Next-Gen Uplinks: Forget 10G stacking; the E-Series gives you dual 100G QSFP28 uplinks, future-proofing your connection back to the server room.
- Unified Management: Extend your core data center fabric all the way to the edge using a single network operating system, drastically simplifying your management overhead.
Dell N2048
PowerSwitch E3248P-ON
Step up to the E3248P-ON to future-proof your edge network with modern architecture and optional PoE support.
Why Upgrade
- PoE Future-Proofing: While the N2048 was non-PoE, moving to the E3248P-ON gives you 30W PoE capability on all 48 ports, preparing your infrastructure for Wi-Fi 6 access points, security cameras, and IoT devices.
- Massive Forwarding Power: Jump from basic campus switching to 800 Mpps forwarding capacity, ensuring line-rate performance even as edge device density grows.
Dell N2024 / N3024
PowerSwitch E3248P-ON
Upgrade your 24-port architecture to the 48-port E3248P-ON for expanded capacity and enhanced edge computing performance.
Why Upgrade
- Double the Capacity: Consolidate your edge networking by moving from a 24-port footprint to a high-density 48-port switch without taking up additional rack space.
- Modern Enterprise Capabilities: Leave the aging N-Series architecture behind and gain access to modern REST APIs, gNMI, and robust automation tools for zero-touch deployment.
Dell N3024F
PowerSwitch E3224F-ON
The E3224F-ON is the direct modern replacement, delivering 24 ports of 1G SFP connectivity purpose-built for the network edge.
Why Upgrade
- Edge-Optimized Fiber: Retain your 24-port 1G SFP fiber topology while upgrading the internal backplane to support 528 Gbps of pure switching capacity.
- 100G Connectivity: Seamlessly integrate your remote fiber closets into modern 100GbE spine/leaf architectures without needing complex media converters or legacy 10G bottlenecks.
Not sure which upgrade is right?
Our switch specialists can help you plan your migration from legacy N-Series hardware to modern PowerSwitch infrastructure.
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