210-APWW - Dell EMC N3024EF-ON 24-Port SFP L3 Switch

Dell EMC N3024EF-ON (210-APWW) 24-port 1GbE SFP Layer 3 managed switch with 2x SFP+ 10GbE uplinks, stacking, and 200W hot-swap PSU for campus networks.

The Dell 210-APWW is the manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC Networking N3024EF-ON, a Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch from the N3000E series. It provides 24 SFP-based Gigabit ports supporting 1000BASE-SX (up to 500m) or 1000BASE-LX (up to 10km) optics, plus 2 dedicated 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports and 2 GbE combo media ports for copper or fiber flexibility. Designed for small-to-medium businesses, office wiring closets, and campus network distribution layers, it delivers a non-blocking 212Gbps switching fabric with 158Mpps forwarding, advanced Layer 3 routing, and stacking support for up to 12 units over an 84Gbps stacking architecture. The switch includes a hot-swappable 200W AC power supply, a field-replaceable fan, an expansion module bay, and TAA-compliant construction, making it suitable for government and regulated commercial deployments requiring supply-chain assurance.

• Manufacturer: Dell / Dell EMC
• Product Family: Dell EMC Networking N-Series
• Product Series: N3000E Series
• Model: N3024EF-ON
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 24x 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP + 2x SFP+ 10GbE + 2x GbE combo media ports
• Switching Capacity: 212 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: 158 Mpps
• Buffer Size: 4 MB
• Stacking Bandwidth: 84 Gbps (full duplex), up to 12 switches
• Memory (RAM): 2 GB
• Flash Memory: 1 GB
• MAC Addresses: 32K
• Static Routes: 1,024 (IPv4) / 1,024 (IPv6)
• Dynamic Routes: 8,160 (IPv4) / 4,096 (IPv6)
• VLANs Supported: 4,094
• VLAN Routing Interfaces: 128
• Operating System: Dell Networking Operating System (DNOS/OS6)
• Power Supply: 1x 200W AC hot-swappable (dual PSU capable)
• Power Supply Efficiency: 80% or better in all operating modes
• Max Power Consumption: 67.1 W
• Max Thermal Output: 204.6 BTU/hr
• PoE: Not supported (fiber-based model)
• High Availability: MLAG (Multichassis Link Aggregation)
• Weight: 14.5505 lbs / 6.6 kg
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, two-post rack mount
• Compliance: TAA-compliant
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (repair or replacement)

• 24 SFP-based Gigabit ports supporting 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX optics
• 2 dedicated 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
• 2 GbE combo media ports for copper/fiber flexibility
• Non-blocking 212Gbps switching fabric with 158Mpps forwarding rate
• Stacking support for up to 12 switches over 84Gbps stacking bandwidth
• Advanced Layer 3 routing including static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF)
• Multichassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) for active/active redundancy
• Hot-swappable 200W AC power supply with 80%+ efficiency
• Field-replaceable fan and hot-swap expansion module bay
• TAA-compliant design suitable for government procurement
• Supports Cisco interoperability protocols (RPVST+, CDP)
• 1U rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back airflow

Designed for reliable fiber-based Gigabit connectivity in campus, office, and data center distribution environments.

• Layer 3 distribution switch for campus and office networks
• Fiber uplink aggregation using 1000BASE-SX/LX optics
• High-availability stacking deployments across wiring closets
• 10GbE uplink connectivity for server or core switch links
• Multivendor network environments requiring Cisco protocol interoperability
• Small-to-medium business network core or distribution layer
• TAA-compliant deployments in government or regulated environments

• Non-blocking 212Gbps switching performance
• Flexible fiber connectivity with SX/LX SFP support
• Stackable design for scalable network growth
• Hot-swappable PSU improves uptime and serviceability
• MLAG enables loop-free active/active redundancy
• TAA compliance supports regulated procurement needs

• Weight: 14.5505 lbs / 6.6 kg
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Airflow: Front-to-back (I/O to PSU)
• Mounting: Two-post rack mount, ReadyRails kit included

Per available Dell documentation, this switch is validated for stacking and interoperability with:

• Dell EMC N3024-ON
• Dell EMC N3024ET-ON
• Dell EMC N3024F
• Dell EMC N3048-ON
• Dell EMC N3048ET-ON
• Dell EMC N3024P
• Dell EMC N3024EP-ON
• Dell EMC N3048P
• Dell EMC N3048EP-ON
• Dell Networking SFP/SFP+ optical transceivers (100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-T/SX/LX/ZX, 10GbE LRM/DAC)

Note: Stacking is supported within the N3000E series family via the rear stacking ports; newer N3200-ON series switches are separate product lines and not confirmed as stack-compatible in available documentation.

• Dell EMC N3024EF-ON switch unit
• 1x 200W hot-swappable AC power supply
• 1x hot-swappable fan module
• ReadyRails mounting kit
• Expansion module bay blank (module sold separately)

Q: What is the Dell part number 210-APWW?

A: 210-APWW is the Dell manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC Networking N3024EF-ON, a 24-port SFP Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 managed switch confirmed by Dell's official N3000 series spec sheet.

Q: How many ports does the N3024EF-ON have?

A: It has 24 SFP Gigabit ports supporting 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX optics, plus 2 dedicated SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports and 2 GbE combo media ports, per Dell's official specification sheet.

Q: Does the 210-APWW switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A: No. As a fiber SFP-based model, the N3024EF-ON is not listed among Dell's PoE/PoE+ variants in the official N3000 series datasheet.

Q: Can this switch be stacked with other Dell N-Series switches?

A: Yes, the switch supports stacking up to 12 units via an 84Gbps full-duplex stacking architecture, as described in Dell's official spec sheet and deployment guide.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the N3024EF-ON?

A: According to Dell and reseller specification listings, it offers a 212Gbps switching fabric and a forwarding rate of 158Mpps.

Q: What power supply does this switch use?

A: It ships with a single hot-swappable 200W AC power supply, with 80% or better efficiency, and supports an optional second PSU for redundancy per Dell's official documentation.

Q: Is the Dell 210-APWW switch TAA-compliant?

A: Yes, distributor listings and Dell part descriptions identify this switch as TAA-compliant (IO/PSU, TAA), making it suitable for regulated government procurement.

Q: What warranty does Dell provide for the N3024EF-ON?

A: Dell's official spec sheet indicates the switch is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty covering repair or replacement, excluding advanced troubleshooting services.