Dell PowerConnect 3548 User Manual

Introduction 21
VLAN Supported Features
VLAN Support
VLANs are collections of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are classified
as belonging to a VLAN based on either the VLAN tag or based on a combination of the ingress port and
packet contents. Packets sharing common attributes can be grouped in the same VLAN.
For more information, see "Configuring VLANs."
Port Based Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs based on their ingress port.
For more information, see "Defining VLAN Ports Settings."
Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance
IEEE 802.1Q defines an architecture for virtual bridged LANs, the services provided in VLANs, and the
protocols and algorithms involved in the provision of these services.
GVRP Support
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) provides IEEE 802.1Q-compliant VLAN pruning and
dynamic VLAN creation on 802.1Q trunk ports. When GVRP is enabled, the device registers and
propagates VLAN membership on all ports that are part of the active underlying "Spanning Tree
Protocol Features" on page 21 topology.
For more information, see "Configuring GVRP Parameters."
Private VLAN Edge
Ports can be assigned to Private VLAN Edge (PVE) groups. A port defined as PVE is protected by an
uplink, so that it is isolated from other ports within the same VLAN. The uplink must be a GE port.
For more information on Private VLANs, see "Configuring Ports" on page 297.
Spanning Tree Protocol Features
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to automatically
prevent and resolve L2 forwarding loops. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically
formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on ports.
For more information, see "Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol."

Dell PowerConnect 3548 Specifications

General

MAC address table	8000 entries
Maximum data transfer rate	0.1 Gbit/s
Supported data transfer rates	10/100 Mbps
10G support	-
Number of VLANs	256
Flow control support	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3ad
Dimensions (WxDxH)	440 x 257 x 43.2 mm
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Authentication method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Connectivity technology	Wired
Switch type	Managed
Switch layer	L2
Data link protocols	Ethernet
Supported network protocols	HTTP, HTTPS/SSL, SSH
Power connector	DC-in jack
SFP/SFP+ slots quantity	2
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	48
Product color	Black
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	8000 g