THFH9 - Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON 24-Port L3 Switch

Dell EMC N3024EF-ON: 24x GbE SFP ports, 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x combo ports, Layer 3 managed 1U rack switch with 212Gbps switching capacity.

The Dell THFH9 corresponds to the Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON, part of the N3000E series of power-efficient, resilient Gigabit Ethernet switches designed for advanced Layer 3 distribution in offices and campus networks. It provides 24 fiber SFP GbE ports, two 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, and two GbE combo ports, delivering flexible connectivity for both copper and fiber environments. Built on a non-blocking switching architecture, it supports wire-speed Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, high-availability stacking, VRF-lite virtual routing, and Multichassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) for loop-free redundancy. It runs Dell EMC Networking OS6 for simplified management and interoperability with multivendor networks, including Cisco RPVST+ and CDP support, making it suitable for small to medium-sized business and enterprise wiring-closet deployments.

• Manufacturer: Dell EMC
• Product Family: Dell Networking / PowerSwitch N-Series
• Product Series: N3000E Series
• Model: N3024EF-ON
• Manufacturer Part Number: THFH9 (0THFH9)
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 24x 1000-SX/1000-LX SFP GbE ports, 2x SFP+ 10GbE ports, 2x GbE combo (copper/fiber) ports
• Switching Capacity: 212 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: 158 Mpps
• Stacking Bandwidth: 21 Gbps per stacking port; up to 84 Gbps full duplex
• MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
• Memory / Flash: 2Gb memory and 1Gb flash
• IPv4 Static Routes: 1,024
• Dynamic Routes: 8,160 (IPv4) / 4,096 (IPv6)
• VLANs Supported: 4,094; 128 VLAN routing interfaces
• Operating System: Dell EMC Networking OS6
• Power Supply: 1x 200W hot-swappable PSU included, 80PLUS certified
• PoE: Not supported on this model (non-PoE variant)
• Expansion: 1x hot-swap expansion module bay
• Max Power Consumption: 67.1 W
• Max Thermal Output: 204.6 BTU/hr
• Weight: 14.5505 lbs / 6.6 kg
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable (two-post rack mount)
• Security/Routing Features: VRF-lite, MLAG, Private VLAN and Private VLAN Edge support
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty (software upgrades, hardware repair/replacement)

• 24 fiber SFP Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting 1000-SX or 1000-LX optics
• 2x integrated 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
• 2x GbE combo ports offering copper or fiber flexibility
• Non-blocking switching architecture for wire-speed Layer 2/Layer 3 performance
• 212 Gbps switching capacity and 158 Mpps forwarding rate
• High-availability stacking architecture supporting up to 84 Gbps full duplex
• MLAG support for active/active loop-free redundancy without spanning tree
• VRF-lite for partitioning into multiple isolated virtual routers
• Interoperability with Cisco RPVST+ and CDP for multivendor networks
• Dell EMC Networking OS6 with intuitive CLI and GUI management
• Dual hot-swappable, 80PLUS-certified power supply bays
• 1x hot-swap expansion module bay for uplink flexibility

Designed for Layer 3 distribution and fiber connectivity in campus and office network environments.

• Core or distribution-layer switching in small to medium-sized business networks
• Fiber-based Gigabit connectivity for campus buildings using 1000-SX or 1000-LX optics
• High-availability stacking deployments for aggregation switching
• Server room and storage connectivity requiring Layer 3 routing
• Multivendor network environments requiring Cisco protocol interoperability
• Virtual routing environments using VRF-lite for network segmentation
• Office wiring closets needing dense fiber uplinks with 10GbE aggregation

• High-density fiber connectivity with 24 SFP ports
• Fast 10GbE uplinks for network aggregation
• Non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed performance
• Flexible stacking for scalable network growth
• Loop-free redundancy via MLAG support
• Lifetime warranty reduces long-term ownership costs

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, two-post rack mount
• Weight: 14.5505 lbs / 6.6 kg
• Power Supply: 200W hot-swappable AC PSU
• Thermal Output: 204.6 BTU/hr maximum

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• Dell EMC N3000/N3000E series stacking (stack size limited to 8 when mixed with N3000 series)
• Dell EMC EqualLogic PS-Series storage arrays
• Cisco RPVST+ spanning tree protocol interoperability
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) enabled devices
• Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for alternate network OS installation
• 1000-SX and 1000-LX SFP optical transceivers
• 10GbE SFP+ optics and uplink modules
• Dell EMC Networking OS6 management tools

Note: Mixed stacking with older N3000 series switches limits stack size to 8 units and active VLANs to 1,024; N3000E series alone supports stacking up to 12 units.

• Dell EMC N3024EF-ON switch unit with pre-installed 200W power supply
• Blank expansion module (default, in expansion bay)
• Rack-mount brackets for two-post installation
• Documentation / Getting Started Guide (Dell provides separately online)

Q: What product does Dell part number THFH9 correspond to?

A: THFH9 is the Dell part number for the Dell EMC PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON, a 24-port Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with fiber SFP ports.

Q: How many ports does the N3024EF-ON (THFH9) have?

A: It has 24 SFP GbE ports (1000-SX or 1000-LX), 2 SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports, and 2 GbE combo ports for copper or fiber.

Q: Does the THFH9 switch support PoE?

A: No, the N3024EF-ON is a non-PoE fiber model; PoE is available on other N3000E variants such as the N3024P and N3024EP-ON.

Q: What is the switching capacity of this switch?

A: The switch offers a switching capacity of 212 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 158 Mpps as documented in the Dell spec sheet and reseller listings.

Q: Can the THFH9 switch be stacked with other switches?

A: Yes, it supports high-availability stacking up to 84 Gbps full duplex, though stacking with older N3000 series units limits the stack size to 8 members.

Q: What operating system does this switch run?

A: It runs Dell EMC Networking OS6, which provides a common CLI and GUI across the N-Series switch family.

Q: What warranty does the Dell N3024EF-ON include?

A: Dell N-Series switches, including the N3024EF-ON, include a limited lifetime warranty covering software upgrades and hardware repair or replacement.

Q: Is this switch still available for purchase?

A: The N3000E series, including the N3024EF-ON, is an older Dell EMC switch line now primarily found through resellers and refurbished hardware suppliers rather than direct new sales from Dell.