N-Series is a family of energy-efficient and cost-effective 1GbE and 10GbE switches designed for modernizing and scaling network infrastructure. The Dell Networking N2000 Series offers enhanced, high-availability Layer 3 Standard Ethernet switches with basic routing functionality that:
Use MLAG for multipath loop-free redundancy without spanning tree to enable full-bandwidth utilization and high availability
Promote greater interoperability through interfaces with Cisco's Rapid Per VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+) and devices using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Offer a more flexible choice in your network by uniting products with the latest open standard protocols
Feature Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 functionality, including static routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP version 1 & 2) support for up to 256 interfaces
Include OpenFlow 1.3 support for interoperability with industry-standard OpenFlow controllers.
Dell Networking N2000 – 1GbE Layer 2 Switch
Deliver clean power to network devices with PoE+ support
The Dell Networking N2000 Series has options for up to 48 ports of Power-over-Ethernet Plus (PoE+). This allows you to attach devices with high power requirements (up to 30.8 watts) without running a separate power cable. PoE+ is particularly useful in older buildings where installing power to multiple, widespread locations can be prohibitively expensive.
Dell Networking N2000 – 1GbE Layer 2 Switch
Designed for efficiency
Built to help keep operating costs down, the N2000 Series can operate at temperatures up to 113°F (45°C) to help reduce cooling costs. Features designed to improve overall efficiency include:
80PLUS-certified efficient integrated power supply
Redundant variable-speed cooling fans
Energy-Efficient Ethernet and low-power PHYs to help reduce power to inactive ports and idle links