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Dell F0TCG EMC Networking N1148P-ON Managed Switch

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48-port PoE+ managed switch with 4 SFP+ uplinks delivers scalable, enterprise-grade networking in a compact 1U chassis.

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Overview

The Dell EMC Networking N1148P-ON is a 1U rack-mountable managed switch built for business environments that need dense port counts with Power over Ethernet capability. Its 48 RJ45 gigabit ports all support PoE+, enabling direct power delivery to network-connected devices like wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT sensors — eliminating the need for individual power adapters at each device location. This makes it particularly valuable in deployments where running separate power to dozens of endpoints would be impractical or costly.

Beyond the access ports, the switch includes four SFP+ slots operating at 10 gigabits per second, serving as high-speed uplinks to core switches, routers, or servers. This tenfold bandwidth increase over standard gigabit connections prevents the uplink from becoming a bottleneck when all 48 ports are active. As a fully managed switch, the N1148P-ON provides the configuration depth that network administrators need: VLANs for traffic segmentation, Quality of Service policies for prioritizing voice and video traffic, access control lists for security, port mirroring for diagnostics, and SNMP for centralized monitoring. The Open Networking designation adds deployment flexibility, supporting Dell's OS10 platform alongside other compatible operating systems for organizations with specific software preferences or existing management ecosystems.

Specifications

Brand
Dell EMC
Model
F0TCG (N1148P-ON)
Access Ports
48x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+)
Uplink Ports
4x SFP+ (10GbE)
Switch Type
Managed
Form Factor
1U Rack-Mount
Connectivity
USB
Open Networking
Yes (ON)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 48 PoE+ ports power connected devices without separate power adapters, simplifying deployment of IP cameras, APs, and phones
  • Four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks provide high-bandwidth connections to core infrastructure
  • Fully managed with VLAN, QoS, ACL, and SNMP support for enterprise-level network control
  • 1U rack-mount design fits compactly into standard network closets and data centers
  • Open Networking support allows flexibility in choosing network operating systems

👎 Cons

  • High port density and PoE+ can generate significant heat, requiring adequate rack ventilation
  • Total PoE power budget may limit the number of ports that can deliver full PoE+ wattage simultaneously
  • Fan noise from active cooling may be noticeable in office environments outside of a dedicated server room
  • Higher cost compared to unmanaged or non-PoE switches with similar port counts
  • SFP+ transceivers are not included and must be purchased separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the N1148P-ON provides PoE+ across its 48 RJ45 ports, allowing you to power devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones directly through the network cable without separate power supplies.
The four 10GbE SFP+ ports serve as high-speed uplink connections to your core network switches or servers, providing ten times the bandwidth of standard gigabit connections for backbone traffic.
"ON" stands for Open Networking, meaning the switch supports Dell's OS10 or other compatible network operating systems, giving you flexibility in how you configure and manage the device.
Yes, it has a 1U form factor designed for standard 19-inch server racks, making it straightforward to integrate into existing rack infrastructure.
It is a fully managed switch, providing features like VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, access control lists, and SNMP monitoring for granular network control.