C0978 Dell PowerConnect 3348 48-Ports 10/100 + 2 x SFP + 2 x 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Managed Network Switch

Dell PowerConnect 3348 C0978

Built for maintaining and extending existing installations built on this product family, the Dell PowerConnect 3348 (C0978) is a 48-port managed Fast Ethernet switch from Dell, part of the Dell PowerConnect 3000 Series. It belongs to a family built for managed Fast Ethernet switching.

On the front panel you get 48 x 10/100, 2 x SFP, 2 x 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet, ready for copper and fiber connections as your design requires. Higher-speed Gigabit connectivity is ideal for uplinks and aggregation, keeping traffic moving when many users are active. Pluggable fiber slots let you choose the right transceiver for short- or long-distance links between buildings or racks. Fiber connectivity extends reach well past 100 meters and avoids electromagnetic interference.

As a managed switch it gives administrators full control over how traffic is segmented, prioritized and secured. Intelligent frame forwarding avoids flooding every port and keeps bandwidth available for real work. As a central connection point, it links users with applications, storage and online services. Separate VLANs for staff, guests, phones and cameras keep traffic organized and more secure. Troubleshooting tools shorten the time from fault report to fix. Spanning tree protocols prevent network loops and help maintain connectivity when a redundant link is used.

It allows quick like-for-like swaps when a unit fails. For spares, replacements or expansion of an existing Dell network, the C0978 is a sensible, compatible choice. Order the C0978 today to add Dell PowerConnect 3000 switching to your infrastructure.

At a Glance

• 48 ports (Fast Ethernet)
• Ports: 48 x 10/100, 2 x SFP, 2 x 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit high-speed connectivity
• Managed

• No. Of Ports: 48-Ports
• Product Type: Managed

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