Dell H969F 48-Port Ethernet + 4-Port SFP Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch, PowerConnect 5448

Overview
The Dell PowerConnect 5448 (model H969F) is a high-performance managed gigabit Ethernet switch designed for demanding enterprise and data-center environments. With 48 RJ45 copper ports and 4 SFP uplink slots, this switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and end-user devices while providing advanced Layer 2/3 features to simplify network management.

Key Features

• 48-port 10/100/1000Base-T copper ports for full gigabit connectivity
• 4-port 1000Base-SX/LX SFP slots for flexible fiber uplinks
• Fully managed with web GUI, CLI and SNMP support
• Advanced security including 802.1X port authentication and MAC address filtering
• VLAN support up to 4094, with port-based and MAC-based VLANs
• Link aggregation (LACP) for increased bandwidth and redundancy
• Quality of Service (QoS) with priority queuing and traffic shaping
• Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP, MSTP) for loop prevention and fast convergence
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce power consumption

Technical Specifications

• Switching capacity: 96 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 71.4 Mpps
• Port speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps (copper) and 1 Gbps (SFP)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 mm x 44 mm x 300 mm
• Weight: 5.5 kg
• Power supply: Dual redundant 350 W AC adapters
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Management interfaces: 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45, USB, optional console port

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high port density and robust management
• Data-center top-of-rack or aggregation layer deployments
• Virtualization environments where low latency and QoS are critical
• High-performance computing clusters needing reliable fiber uplinks
• Branch office networks that benefit from centralized security and VLAN segmentation