📡 Product Overview
We offer you a professional QuantaMesh T3048-LY2R Ethernet switch, a cutting-edge solution for demanding datacenters and enterprise networks. This high-performance Layer 2/3/4 switch provides exceptional connectivity with 48 SFP+ 1/10 Gigabit ports and 4 QSFP+ 40 Gigabit ports, all in a compact 1U form factor.
This model is delivered used, tested, and in perfect working condition. It is a complete configuration including 2 redundant hot-swappable power supplies, rack mount, 3 fans, and all necessary power cables for immediate installation in your network infrastructure.
Ideal for Top-of-Rack deployments in cloud computing environments, massive virtualization, or as an aggregation switch in modern datacenters requiring low latency and high availability.
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⚙️ Full Technical Specifications
| Model |
Quanta QuantaMesh T3048-LY2R |
| Switch type |
High-performance managed Layer 2/3/4 |
| SFP+ ports |
48 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ |
| QSFP+ ports |
4 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ (configurable as 4 x 10GbE each) |
| Total possible ports |
Up to 64 10GbE ports |
| Switching capacity |
1.28 Terabits per second |
| Throughput |
960 Mpps (Million packets per second) |
| ASIC chipset |
Broadcom Trident+ |
| Processor |
NXP QorIQ P2020 |
| Management port |
1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T (Out-of-band) |
| Console port |
1 x RJ-45 |
| USB port |
USB 2.0 |
| Power supply |
2 x redundant hot-swappable PSUs (1+1) |
| Input voltage |
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption |
179 Watts |
| Fans |
3 x hot-swappable fans (N+1 redundancy) |
| Form factor |
1U rack-mount |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
44 x 435 x 393 mm |
| Weight |
7.83 kg (net weight) |
| Airflow |
Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front |
| Supported protocols |
OSPF, BGP4, ECMP, MLAG, VRRP, OpenFlow v1.3 |
| Standards |
802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s (Spanning Tree) |
| LACP |
Up to 64 groups with 32 ports per group |
| Management |
CLI, Web GUI, SNMP (standard & private MIB) |
| Condition |
Used, tested and verified |
| Package contents |
Switch + 2 PSUs + Rack mount + 3 fans + Power cables |
| Country of manufacture |
Taiwan |
⭐ Key Features and Benefits
🚀 Exceptional Performance: With a switching capacity of 1.28 Tbps and a throughput of 960 Mpps, this switch easily handles the most intensive workloads of modern data centers.
🔌 Maximum Connectivity: 48 SFP+ 10GbE ports + 4 QSFP+ 40GbE ports expandable to 16 additional 10GbE ports for a total of 64 10GbE ports according to your needs.
⚡ Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized architecture for critical applications requiring minimal response times, ideal for high-frequency trading, compute clusters, and virtualization.
🛡️ High Availability: Redundant configuration with 2 hot-swappable power supplies (1+1) and 3 fans (N+1), ensuring service continuity even if a component fails.
🔧 Simplified Management: Standard CLI interface, intuitive Web GUI, and full SNMP support for efficient network administration and rapid deployment via Auto-Installation.
🌐 SDN Ready: Compatible with OpenFlow v1.3 for integration into modern and flexible Software-Defined Networking architectures.
💚 Energy Efficiency: Consumes only 179 watts for considerable processing power, optimizing your data center’s operational costs.
📦 Complete Configuration: Delivered with all power supplies, fans, rack mount, and necessary cabling for immediate deployment.
✅ Professional Warranties and Services
✔️ 30-Day Warranty: All our equipment is tested and guaranteed for 30 days for your peace of mind.
✔️ Secure and Fast Shipping: Professional packaging with carrier tracking number to track your order in real time.
✔️ Authentic Hardware: Original Quanta Computer product, no counterfeits. All consumables are original and authentic brand products. We do not sell any compatible toner or cartridges!
✔️ Professional Invoice: Invoice with 0% VAT in paper format included with each package.
⚠️ Important Note: We do not provide technical support or software assistance. The hardware is delivered without an operating system (compatible with ONIE, Cumulus Linux, QNOS, etc.). The buyer is responsible for installing and configuring the network software of their choice.
🎯 Applications and Use Cases
This professional QuantaMesh T3048-LY2R switch is especially suited for:
Datacenters and Cloud Computing: Top-of-Rack deployment for high-density server aggregation with 10/40GbE connectivity.
Massive Virtualization: Network infrastructure for VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM environments requiring high bandwidth.
Network Storage: Backbone for high-performance SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS with iSCSI and NFS support.
Businesses and Universities: Network core for campuses or buildings requiring 10 Gigabit connectivity to servers and workstations.
White Box Networking: Flexible solution allowing you to choose the network operating system (NOS) according to your preferences and specific needs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Does the Quanta T3048-LY2R switch come with SFP+ or QSFP+ modules?
No, this bare metal switch is sold without optical transceivers (SFP+ or QSFP+ modules). You will need to acquire compatible modules based on your fiber optic or DAC (Direct Attach Copper) connectivity needs. The switch supports standard 1GbE, 10GbE SFP+, and 40GbE QSFP+ modules available on the market.
Q2: Which network operating system (NOS) can I install on this switch?
The QuantaMesh T3048-LY2R comes pre-loaded with ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), giving you the flexibility to install the operating system of your choice from: Cumulus Linux, Pica8 PicOS, IP Infusion OcNOS, Big Switch Networks, or Quanta’s proprietary QNOS. This white box networking approach allows you to fully customize your infrastructure according to your specific routing, switching, and network automation needs.
Q3: What are the advantages of a switch with redundant power supplies and fans?
The redundant 1+1 power supply and N+1 fan configuration ensure critical high availability for production environments. In case of a PSU or fan failure, the switch continues to operate normally without service interruption. The components are hot-swappable, allowing replacement without shutting down the system, thus minimizing downtime and ensuring 24/7 network infrastructure continuity.
Q4: Does this switch support Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) and why is it important?
Yes, the T3048-LY2R supports MLAG, an essential feature to eliminate single points of failure in your network topology. MLAG allows link aggregation between multiple switches, providing both redundancy and optimal load balancing. Coupled with support for ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) up to 32 paths, OSPF, and BGP4, this switch offers maximum resilience and exceptional routing performance for modern spine-leaf data center architectures.
Q5: What is the difference between this switch and proprietary Cisco or Arista solutions?
The Quanta T3048-LY2R offers performance comparable to Cisco Nexus 3064-X or Arista 7050S-64, but with a white box approach that separates hardware from software. This disaggregated networking architecture allows you to benefit from excellent value for money, avoid vendor lock-in, and freely choose your network operating system. You get the same proven Broadcom Trident+ chipset, 1.28 Tbps switching capacity, and SDN flexibility with OpenFlow, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional proprietary solutions.
Q6: Can the switch be used for high-performance network storage?
Absolutely! With its ultra-low latency, 1.28 Tbps switching capacity, and 48 10GbE ports, the T3048-LY2R is perfectly suited for distributed storage environments like Ceph, GlusterFS, or iSCSI SAN solutions. The combination of 4 40GbE uplink ports to the core network and the ability to use up to 64 10GbE ports ensures sufficient bandwidth for the most demanding storage workloads, including massive backups, replication, and big data applications.
Q7: What is the actual power consumption and how does it compare to other switches?
The T3048-LY2R consumes only 179 watts during normal operation, which is remarkably efficient for a switch of this class offering 48 10GbE ports and 4 40GbE ports. This energy efficiency translates into significant savings on your operational costs (OPEX) compared to competing solutions that can consume 250-350 watts. Over a year, in a data center with multiple switches, energy savings can amount to thousands of euros, while also reducing your infrastructure’s cooling requirements.
