PowerSwitch S3100 Family

The Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Family is designed to provide reliable server aggregation, low-latency networking, and strong performance in cost-effective enterprise deployments.

The series includes multiple 24-port and 48-port configurations, with standard Gigabit Ethernet, fiber, and PoE+ options to support different network requirements.

Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Models

Dell PowerSwitch S3124

The Dell PowerSwitch S3124 provides:

• 24 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb auto-sensing ports
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• 2 x GbE combo media ports
• 1 x hot-swappable expansion module bay
• 1 x 200W power supply included

This model provides standard Gigabit Ethernet access with high-speed SFP+ connectivity and expansion flexibility.

Dell PowerSwitch S3124F

The Dell PowerSwitch S3124F is a fiber-focused configuration providing:

• 24 x SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Support for 1000-SX connections up to 500 meters
• Support for 1000-LX connections up to 10 kilometers
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• 2 x GbE combo media ports
• 1 x hot-swappable expansion module bay
• 1 x 200W power supply included

This configuration provides flexible fiber connectivity for environments requiring longer network distances.

Dell PowerSwitch S3124P

The Dell PowerSwitch S3124P combines Gigabit Ethernet access with PoE+ capabilities.

It provides:

• 24 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb PoE+ auto-sensing ports
• Up to 30.8W PoE+ per port
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• 2 x GbE combo media ports
• 1 x hot-swappable expansion module bay
• 1 x 715W power supply included

This model is suitable for networks that need to connect and power compatible Ethernet devices.

Dell PowerSwitch S3148

The Dell PowerSwitch S3148 provides increased port density for larger access and aggregation requirements.

It includes:

• 48 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb auto-sensing ports
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• 2 x GbE combo media ports
• 1 x hot-swappable expansion module bay
• 1 x 200W power supply included

Dell PowerSwitch S3148P

The Dell PowerSwitch S3148P provides high-density Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with PoE+ support.

It includes:

• 48 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mb PoE+ auto-sensing ports
• Up to 30.8W PoE+ per port
• 2 x SFP+ ports
• 2 x GbE combo media ports
• 1 x hot-swappable expansion module bay
• 1 x 1100W power supply included

This configuration provides the highest PoE+ port density within the S3100 models listed on the page.

Power Cord Options

Available power cord options include:

• C13 to NEMA 5-15, 3 meters
• C13 to C14, 2 meters
• C15 to NEMA 5-15, 2 meters

The C15 option is designed for PoE S-Series switches.

Optional Expansion Modules

The Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Family supports optional hot-swappable uplink modules.

Available options include:

2-Port 10GBASE-T Uplink Module

• 2 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports
• Hot-swappable design

2-Port 10GbE SFP+ Uplink Module

• 2 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Hot-swappable design

These modules allow organizations to expand the high-speed uplink capabilities of compatible switches.

Optional Power Supplies

Different optional power supplies are available according to the selected S3100 model.

200W AC Hot-Swappable Power Supply

The 200W AC power supply with V-Lock can add power redundancy to non-PoE models.

Compatible switches include:

• S3124
• S3124F
• S3148

715W AC Hot-Swappable Power Supply

The 715W AC hot-swappable power supply can add redundancy to the:

• S3124P

1100W AC Hot-Swappable Power Supply

The 1100W AC hot-swappable power supply can:

• Add redundancy to the S3148P
• Upgrade the S3124P for additional PoE+ power

Compatible models include:

• S3124P
• S3148P

Optional Optics

The Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Family supports several optional SFP and SFP+ transceivers.

100BASE-FX SFP

• 1310nm wavelength
• Up to 2 km reach

1000BASE-T SFP

• Gigabit Ethernet copper transceiver

1000BASE-SX SFP

• 850nm wavelength
• Up to 550 meters reach

1000BASE-LX SFP

• 1310nm wavelength
• Up to 10 km reach

1000BASE-ZX SFP

• 1550nm wavelength
• Up to 80 km reach

10GbE LRM SFP+

• 1310nm wavelength
• Up to 220 meters reach

10GbE SR SFP+

• 850nm wavelength
• Up to 300 meters reach

10GbE LR SFP+

• 1310nm wavelength
• Up to 10 km reach

10GbE ER SFP+

• 1550nm wavelength
• Up to 40 km reach

Optional Cables

The Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Series supports several cable options for stacking and high-speed connectivity.

Stacking Cables

Available stacking cable lengths include:

• 0.25 meter
• 1 meter
• 3 meters

Dell Networking SFP+ Direct Attach Cables

The series also supports SFP+ to SFP+ 10GbE copper twinax direct attach cables.

Available lengths include:

• 0.5 meter
• 1 meter
• 3 meters
• 5 meters
• 7 meters

Flexible 1GbE Switching for Enterprise Networks

The Dell PowerSwitch S3100 Family provides a flexible range of 1GbE switches for server aggregation and enterprise network deployments.

With 24- and 48-port options, copper and fiber configurations, PoE+ models, SFP+ connectivity, hot-swappable expansion modules, redundant power options, and multiple optical and cable choices, the series provides organizations with several deployment options for different network requirements.