Description
🔷 Dell PowerConnect 5424 Switch - 24 Port Gigabit Manageable with Advanced Security 🔷
The Dell PowerConnect 5424 is a professional manageable Gigabit Ethernet switch offering 24 10/100/1000 Mbps ports with auto-negotiation and 4 combo SFP ports for fiber connectivity. This 1U rack-mountable switch delivers exceptional performance with a switching capacity of 48 Gbps and a transfer rate of 35.6 Mpps.
Designed for businesses of all sizes, it offers advanced security features including 802.1x authentication, SSL/SSH encryption, and RADIUS/TACACS+ support. It supports up to 247 VLANs, quality of service (QoS) with 4 queues per port, and link aggregation for increased bandwidth.
This used equipment has been fully tested and verified by our technicians. It comes with its rack mounting bracket and power cable, ready to be deployed in your network infrastructure.
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📋 Technical Specifications
✨ Advanced Features
- 🔒 Enhanced Security: 802.1x authentication, SSL/SSH encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+ support, IP address filtering
- 🌐 Advanced VLAN: Up to 247 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q support, dynamic VLANs with GVRP
- 📊 Quality of Service (QoS): 4 queues per port, supports IEEE 802.1p and DSCP, WRR scheduling
- 🔗 Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad with LACP, up to 8 aggregated links and 8 ports per link
- 🌳 Spanning Tree: Supports IEEE 802.1D and Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w) with Fast Link
- 🖥️ Full management: Web interface, CLI via Telnet/SSH, SNMP v1/v2c, RMON, configuration upload/download
- 📡 Multicast: IGMP snooping for optimizing IP multicast traffic
- 🔧 Diagnostics: Virtual Cable Tester for cable diagnostics, port mirroring, broadcast storm control
📦 Package contents
- 1x Dell PowerConnect 5424 switch (used, tested, and functional)
- 1x Rack mounting bracket with screws
- 1x Power cable
- Professional invoice with 0% VAT (paper format included in the package)
⚠️ SFP modules for fiber optic are not included and must be purchased separately if needed.
✅ Your Benefits
30-day warranty
All our equipment is tested and guaranteed for 30 days for your peace of mind.
Secure shipping
Fast shipping with carrier tracking number and reinforced professional packaging.
Tested by us
Each switch is checked, tested, and cleaned by our qualified technicians before shipping.
Professional invoice
VAT invoice at 0% in paper format included with every shipment for your accounting.
⚠️ Important information
Software configuration: This switch comes with its original firmware. We do not provide technical support for configuration, setup, or firmware updates. The user is responsible for configuring and managing the equipment.
Required knowledge: Installing and configuring this manageable switch requires network administration skills and knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔌 What is the difference between combo ports and regular Ethernet ports?
The 4 combo ports on the PowerConnect 5424 allow you to use either the copper RJ45 Ethernet port or an SFP module for Gigabit fiber optic. You cannot use both simultaneously on the same port. These combo ports offer flexibility for long-distance fiber connections or standard copper connections.
🌐 Is this switch compatible with VLANs and 802.1Q trunking?
Yes, the Dell PowerConnect 5424 fully supports IEEE 802.1Q VLANs with tagging and can handle up to 247 VLANs simultaneously. It also supports dynamic VLANs via GVRP and protocol-based VLANs. Ideal for segmenting your enterprise network and optimizing security and performance.
🔐 What network security features does this manageable switch offer?
The PowerConnect 5424 includes many professional security features: 802.1x authentication to control port-by-port network access, SSL/SSH encryption for secure management, RADIUS and TACACS+ support for centralized authentication, MAC address locking per port, and IP filtering to restrict management access.
⚡ What is the actual speed and available bandwidth?
The Dell 5424 offers a switching capacity (switch fabric) of 48 Gbps in non-blocking mode and a packet forwarding rate of 35.6 million packets per second (Mpps). Each Gigabit port operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto-negotiation, ensuring wire-speed performance without bottlenecks for your servers and workstations.
🖥️ How to manage and configure this manageable network switch?
The PowerConnect 5424 offers several management methods: built-in web interface accessible via browser (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI command line accessible via Telnet, SSH, or serial console port, and SNMP (v1/v2c) management for integration with professional network monitoring platforms. You can save and restore configurations via TFTP.
🔧 Can I stack multiple PowerConnect 5424 switches together?
The PowerConnect 5424 does not have dedicated hardware stacking like some higher models. However, you can interconnect multiple switches via Link Aggregation (LACP IEEE 802.3ad) to create a redundant infrastructure and increase bandwidth between devices while maintaining distributed management.
📊 Does the switch support traffic prioritization and QoS?
Yes, the Dell 5424 includes full Quality of Service (QoS) management with 4 priority queues per port. It supports IEEE 802.1p (Layer 2) and DSCP (Layer 3) classification to prioritize critical traffic such as VoIP, videoconferencing, or latency-sensitive business applications. WRR (Weighted Round Robin) scheduling allows fine control of bandwidth.
🌍 Can this switch be used to connect remote sites via fiber optic?
Absolutely! Thanks to the 4 combo SFP ports, you can install SFP modules for fiber optic (1000-SX multimode or 1000-LX singlemode) to establish long-distance links between buildings or remote sites. SFP modules must be purchased separately. This flexibility makes the PowerConnect 5424 an excellent choice for distributed enterprise network infrastructures or datacenters.
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