DELL EMC Networking N1100 Switch Overview
Since August 2017, Dell EMC Networking N1100 switches have become available for order in Russia. They are positioned as products in a fairly “hot” market niche, which can be called the “working corporate horse”. In this category, when choosing a product, such an assessment of customers as “price / quality” prevail, with a greater emphasis and weight on the “price” parameter.
But let's take a closer look at what Dell EMC offers in this category.
To begin with, we note the fact that 2 years ago, Dell has already taken steps in the direction of an “intermediate product” between the series. In 2015, the N1500 series switches were released under the same sign: “intermediate switches between the X and N series”. And now a new product has been released inside the corporate N-series, which is “even simpler and even cheaper”.
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The Dell EMC Networking product portfolio has an X-series of switches, which is positioned for small organizations (up to 200 users) or for solving local problems in hotels, conference halls, houses or retail outlets, as well as an N-series of switches, which is positioned for corporate networks (from 100 to 1000 users). We can say that at the junction of these categories is the very category of products called the “working corporate horse”, which implies the price of the SMB level, but elements of functionality and service from the “corporate sector”.
As mentioned above, the N1100 series switches are an intermediate link between the X-series and the N-series, while still formally refer to the N-series. Let's see what these switches are from the "corporate" segment, which is not in the segment for "SME" / SMB.
All N1100 series switches are Layer 2 switches. The current N1100 switch family has 6 models with 8, 24, and 48 10/100 / 1000BASE-T ports. From the model range, 3 switches have PoE support (the letter “P” is present in the model number), the other 3 switches do not have PoE, but are made in a quiet (without fans) design (the letter “T” is in the model number).
The N1100 switches have the Dell EMC Networking OS 6 operating system. In addition to the proprietary operating system, the N1100 switches have the Dell EMC-supported ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) installation functionality, which makes it possible to install an alternative operating system from the list of compatible ones on the bare chassis of the switch. But at the time of writing this review, Dell EMC has not yet announced a list of third-party operating systems supported by the N1100 series switches.
Support for 40 Gbps bus stacking is available for the N1124T / P and N1148T / P models using 2 10GE SFP + ports (up to 4 devices from the same lineup in the stack). Accordingly, the stacking itself is carried out through standard interfaces without the use of special cables and modules. For a summary of stacking capabilities, see the table below.
Unlike the N1500 series, the N1100 switches do not support routing, have a lower PoE power budget, and do not support redundant power supplies.
The power budget of the Po11 / PoE + N1100 switches is shown in the table below.
All models of the N1100 series have a front USB (Type A) connector for automatic configuration options using a flash drive without TFTP, as well as a console port with a Micro USB connector (Micro USB to USB cable included in the switch kit). All devices of the N1100 series have a flash memory of 1 GB and the same size of processor memory is 1 GB.
The youngest and budget model in the N1100 series. Switch with 10 copper ports and 2 optical interfaces, without support for stacking and PoE. It can be installed in a rack in a pair with a model similar in size when using a separately purchased 1U mounting basket. Scope: cabinets with devices without the need for PoE, retail outlets, kiosks.
The youngest model in the lineup with PoE support. The only difference from the previous model is the presence of PoE on 4 ports, a more powerful power source, a heavier model. Scope: cabinets, outlets, kiosks, connecting IP cameras and sensors.
Intermediate model in the N1100 series on 24 "copper" ports and 4 optical 10-gigabit interfaces, without PoE support and, unlike the younger model, already with the possibility of stacking. Scope: office rooms and training classes without devices demanding PoE. Mounted in a standard telecommunications rack
By analogy with other models of the N1100 series, it differs from the neighboring N1124T-ON model by the presence of ports with PoE / PoE + support and, as a result, by a more powerful power supply and greater weight. Scope: office rooms and classrooms with PoE-devices, as well as the connection of IP-cameras and sensors.
The older model without PoE support in the N1100 series. It has a silent (without fans) design, the highest productivity in the series. Scope: office premises and classrooms without devices requiring PoE, with a corresponding density of automated workstations for users.
The most functional model in the N1100 series. It differs from the neighboring N1148T-ON model by the presence of ports with PoE support, a more powerful power supply unit and greater weight. Scope: office rooms and training classes with PoE-devices (for example, IP-telephony), and also connection of IP cameras and sensors.
There are often cases when customers do not really understand the differences and features of warranty service for foreign manufacturers. Especially often there are questions to the phrase "lifetime warranty" (Lifetime Warranty). It should be noted that the conditions for warranty service of products by foreign manufacturers, as a rule, are formed on the basis of commercial expediency. For this reason, even the equally used phrase “lifetime warranty” from different manufacturers implies different conditions and nuances.
Below you will find a table with warranty terms for Dell EMC Networking products.
* - A complete list of cities in Russia where authorized Dell EMC service centers are located, with an indication of the possibility of performing repairs at the equipment installation site, as well as the scheduled time for replacing faulty components upon completion of diagnostics, can be found at the following link .
The term “Lifetime Warranty” for Dell EMC Networking means that while a customer is using a switch, Dell EMC technical support is ready to replace the switch entirely in case of hardware failures (provided that the failure occurred due to the manufacturer’s fault, and not due to operating conditions).
Replacing is done by delivering a new switch to the place of operation, and the defective switch is removed. If the manufacturer has stopped servicing the switch model used by the customer (meaning: removing the switch from sales (End-of-Sale, EoS), removing the model from the register supported by the production base and components, updating the firmware, etc. (End -of-Life, EoL)), - the customer is provided with a model similar in characteristics (based on the manufacturer’s direct replacement product tables between old and new generations).
At the end of this material we present a summary table for models from different manufacturers, which are analogs of Dell N1100 series switches.
Based on a review of the Dell EMC Networking N1100 switches from Technology and Machines. The text of the article can be found here .
But let's take a closer look at what Dell EMC offers in this category.
To begin with, we note the fact that 2 years ago, Dell has already taken steps in the direction of an “intermediate product” between the series. In 2015, the N1500 series switches were released under the same sign: “intermediate switches between the X and N series”. And now a new product has been released inside the corporate N-series, which is “even simpler and even cheaper”.
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Differences between DELL EMC Networking N-Series Switches and X-Series Switches
The Dell EMC Networking product portfolio has an X-series of switches, which is positioned for small organizations (up to 200 users) or for solving local problems in hotels, conference halls, houses or retail outlets, as well as an N-series of switches, which is positioned for corporate networks (from 100 to 1000 users). We can say that at the junction of these categories is the very category of products called the “working corporate horse”, which implies the price of the SMB level, but elements of functionality and service from the “corporate sector”.
As mentioned above, the N1100 series switches are an intermediate link between the X-series and the N-series, while still formally refer to the N-series. Let's see what these switches are from the "corporate" segment, which is not in the segment for "SME" / SMB.
- Command line (Command Line Interface, CLI). All X-series switches have a graphical user interface (GUI). It is worth noting that the Dell EMC Networking division in its network products worked quite well with the GUI: experts evaluate this interface as functional, understandable and visually non-rejecting. In the X-series switches, developers made basic control via the GUI, leaving the CLI option with a limited set of commands. The complete command line option in Dell EMC Networking products starts with the N-series. Add that 90% of the commands in the CLI correspond to the syntax of Cisco IOS. Thus, experts with experience with Cisco IOS will be able to adapt to Dell EMC Networking switches.
- Stacking function . X-series switches lack such functionality, while N-series switches have such functionality as standard, built-in. There is a single exception - low-end switches of the N1100 series with 8 ports. The remaining switches of the N1100 series have a built-in option for stacking up to 4 devices with a 40 Gbit / s stacking bus.
- ProSupport NBD Warranty . X-series switches are shipped to Russia with a basic lifetime warranty and the option to optionally purchase a Dell EMC ProSupport brand warranty. The N1100 series switches come with a basic lifetime warranty and a three-year ProSupport NBD proprietary service. Read about the features and types of warranty below.
DELL EMC Networking N1100 series switches
All N1100 series switches are Layer 2 switches. The current N1100 switch family has 6 models with 8, 24, and 48 10/100 / 1000BASE-T ports. From the model range, 3 switches have PoE support (the letter “P” is present in the model number), the other 3 switches do not have PoE, but are made in a quiet (without fans) design (the letter “T” is in the model number).
The N1100 switches have the Dell EMC Networking OS 6 operating system. In addition to the proprietary operating system, the N1100 switches have the Dell EMC-supported ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) installation functionality, which makes it possible to install an alternative operating system from the list of compatible ones on the bare chassis of the switch. But at the time of writing this review, Dell EMC has not yet announced a list of third-party operating systems supported by the N1100 series switches.
Support for 40 Gbps bus stacking is available for the N1124T / P and N1148T / P models using 2 10GE SFP + ports (up to 4 devices from the same lineup in the stack). Accordingly, the stacking itself is carried out through standard interfaces without the use of special cables and modules. For a summary of stacking capabilities, see the table below.
| The number of switches in the stack | four |
| Stacking bus, Gbit / s | 40 |
| Stacking ports | 2 x 10GE |
| Stacking cables | 10GE DAC up to 7 m, optics |
| Topologies | Ring chain |
| Stacking single-series models | Yes |
| Stacking models of different series | Not |
Unlike the N1500 series, the N1100 switches do not support routing, have a lower PoE power budget, and do not support redundant power supplies.
The power budget of the Po11 / PoE + N1100 switches is shown in the table below.
| Model | Power budget, W | PoE, 15 W | PoE +, 30 W |
| N1108P-ON | 75 | 4 ports | 2 ports |
| N1124P-ON | 190 | 12 ports | 6 ports |
| N1148P-ON | 375 | 24 ports | 12 ports |
All models of the N1100 series have a front USB (Type A) connector for automatic configuration options using a flash drive without TFTP, as well as a console port with a Micro USB connector (Micro USB to USB cable included in the switch kit). All devices of the N1100 series have a flash memory of 1 GB and the same size of processor memory is 1 GB.
DELL EMC Networking N1108T-ON
The youngest and budget model in the N1100 series. Switch with 10 copper ports and 2 optical interfaces, without support for stacking and PoE. It can be installed in a rack in a pair with a model similar in size when using a separately purchased 1U mounting basket. Scope: cabinets with devices without the need for PoE, retail outlets, kiosks.
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | eight |
| Ports 1000Base-T RJ-45 | 2 |
| 1GbE SFP Ports | 2 |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 24 Gbps |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 18 million bags per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 1.5 MB |
| Stacking | Missing |
| PoE / PoE + support | Missing |
| Fans | Absent |
| Power Supply | 24 watts |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 215.9 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 1.61 kg |
DELL EMC Networking N1108P-ON
The youngest model in the lineup with PoE support. The only difference from the previous model is the presence of PoE on 4 ports, a more powerful power source, a heavier model. Scope: cabinets, outlets, kiosks, connecting IP cameras and sensors.
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | eight |
| Ports 1000Base-T RJ-45 | 2 |
| 1GbE SFP Ports | 2 |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 24 Gbps |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 18 million bags per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 1.5 MB |
| Stacking | Missing |
| PoE / PoE + support | 4 x PoE 15 W or 2 x PoE + 30 W |
| Fans | Availability |
| Power Supply | 104 Watts (24 + 80) |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 215.9 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 2.01 kg |
DELL EMC Networking N1124T-ON
Intermediate model in the N1100 series on 24 "copper" ports and 4 optical 10-gigabit interfaces, without PoE support and, unlike the younger model, already with the possibility of stacking. Scope: office rooms and training classes without devices demanding PoE. Mounted in a standard telecommunications rack
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | 24 |
| Ports 1/10 GbE SFP + | four |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 96 million packets per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Stacking | Through 2 10 GbE ports (up to 4 devices per stack) |
| PoE / PoE + support | Missing |
| Fans | Absent |
| Power Supply | 40 watts |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 431.8 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 3.05 kg |
DELL EMC Networking N1124P-ON
By analogy with other models of the N1100 series, it differs from the neighboring N1124T-ON model by the presence of ports with PoE / PoE + support and, as a result, by a more powerful power supply and greater weight. Scope: office rooms and classrooms with PoE-devices, as well as the connection of IP-cameras and sensors.
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | 24 |
| Ports 1/10 GbE SFP + | four |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 96 million packets per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 2 MB |
| Stacking | Through 2 10 GbE ports (up to 4 devices per stack) |
| PoE / PoE + support | 12 x PoE 15 W or 6 x PoE + 30 W |
| Fans | Availability |
| Power Supply | 250 watts |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 431.8 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 3.78 kg |
DELL EMC Networking N1148T-ON
The older model without PoE support in the N1100 series. It has a silent (without fans) design, the highest productivity in the series. Scope: office premises and classrooms without devices requiring PoE, with a corresponding density of automated workstations for users.
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | 48 |
| Ports 1/10 GbE SFP + | four |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 176 Gbit / s |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 132 million packets per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 4 MB |
| Stacking | Through 2 10 GbE ports (up to 4 devices per stack) |
| PoE / PoE + support | Missing |
| Fans | Absent |
| Power Supply | 60 watts |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 431.8 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 3.78 kg |
DELL EMC Networking N1148P-ON
The most functional model in the N1100 series. It differs from the neighboring N1148T-ON model by the presence of ports with PoE support, a more powerful power supply unit and greater weight. Scope: office rooms and training classes with PoE-devices (for example, IP-telephony), and also connection of IP cameras and sensors.
| 10/100 / 1000Base-T RJ-45 Ports | 48 |
| Ports 1/10 GbE SFP + | four |
| Switch Fabric Capacity | 176 Gbit / s |
| Performance (Forwarding Rate) | 132 million packets per second. |
| Packet buffer memory | 4 MB |
| Stacking | Through 2 10 GbE ports (up to 4 devices per stack) |
| PoE / PoE + support | 24 x PoE 15 W or 12 x PoE + 30 W |
| Fans | Availability |
| Power Supply | 500 watts |
| Dimensions, mm | 44.45 x 431.8 x 254, 1U |
| Weight | 4.17 kg |
DELL EMC Networking Switch Warranty
There are often cases when customers do not really understand the differences and features of warranty service for foreign manufacturers. Especially often there are questions to the phrase "lifetime warranty" (Lifetime Warranty). It should be noted that the conditions for warranty service of products by foreign manufacturers, as a rule, are formed on the basis of commercial expediency. For this reason, even the equally used phrase “lifetime warranty” from different manufacturers implies different conditions and nuances.
Below you will find a table with warranty terms for Dell EMC Networking products.
| Available options | Lifetime warranty for X, N-Series, S3100, C1048P switches | ProSupport | ProSupport Plus |
| Remote technical support by Dell EMC engineers | 9x5 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Field support after application | Next business day * | Next business day *, round-the-clock for 4 hours | Next business day *, round-the-clock for 4 hours |
| Automatic fault detection and claim creation | Yes | Yes | |
| Connect Resolution Manager for faster problem solving | Yes | Yes | |
| Support in critical situations (equipment failure) | Yes | Yes | |
| System software support | Within 90 days | Yes | Yes |
| Access to system software updates | Within 90 days | Yes | Yes |
| Single point of contact for problems with third-party equipment | Yes | Yes | |
| Use TechDirect Portal to quickly order parts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Technical Manager | Yes | ||
| Monthly configuration check with recommendations | Yes | ||
| Monthly Report on Incidents and Supported Systems | Yes | ||
| Assistance in updating the system software and setting up the monitoring system | Yes |
* - A complete list of cities in Russia where authorized Dell EMC service centers are located, with an indication of the possibility of performing repairs at the equipment installation site, as well as the scheduled time for replacing faulty components upon completion of diagnostics, can be found at the following link .
The term “Lifetime Warranty” for Dell EMC Networking means that while a customer is using a switch, Dell EMC technical support is ready to replace the switch entirely in case of hardware failures (provided that the failure occurred due to the manufacturer’s fault, and not due to operating conditions).
Replacing is done by delivering a new switch to the place of operation, and the defective switch is removed. If the manufacturer has stopped servicing the switch model used by the customer (meaning: removing the switch from sales (End-of-Sale, EoS), removing the model from the register supported by the production base and components, updating the firmware, etc. (End -of-Life, EoL)), - the customer is provided with a model similar in characteristics (based on the manufacturer’s direct replacement product tables between old and new generations).
Analogs of switches DELL EMC Networking N1100
At the end of this material we present a summary table for models from different manufacturers, which are analogs of Dell N1100 series switches.
| Dell EMC | Cisco Systems | HPE | Juniper | Extreme Networks | Huawei |
| N1108T-ON | SG250-10 SG350-10 WS-C2960L-8TS-LL WS-C2960CX-8TC-L | 1920-8G (JG920A) 2530-8G (J9777A) | EX2200-C-12T-2G | 210-12t-GE2 | S1720-10GW-2P |
| N1124T-ON | SG350X-24 WS-C2960XR-24TD-I WS-C2960XR-24TS-I WS-C2960X-24TD-L WS-C2960X-24TS-L | 1950-24G-2SFP + -2XGT (JG960A) 2530-24G (J9776A) 2530-24G-2SFP + (J9856A) 2930F-24G-4SFP + (JL253A) | EX2200-24T-4G | 210-24t-GE2 X430-24t X440-G2-24t-10GE4 | S5700-28P-LI-AC S5700-28X-LI-AC S5701-28X-LI-AC S5700-28TP-LI-AC |
| N1148T-ON | SG350X-48 WS-C2960XR-48TD-I WS-C2960XR-48TS-I WS-C2960X-48TD-L WS-C2960X-48TS-L | 1950-48G-2SFP + -2XGT (JG961A) 2530-48G (J9775A) 2530-48G-2SFP + (J9855A) 2930F-48G-4SFP + (JL254A) | EX2200-48T-4G | 210-48t-GE4 X430-48t X440-G2-48t-10GE4 | S5700-52P-LI-AC S5700-52X-LI-AC |
| N1108P-ON | SG250-10P SG350-10P WS-C2960L-8PS-LL WS-C2960CX-8PC-L | 1920-8G-PoE + (JG922A) 2530-8G-PoE + (J9774A) | EX2200-C-12P-2G | 210-12p-GE2 X430-8p | S1720-10GW-PWR-2P |
| N1124P-ON | SG350X-24P WS-C2960XR-24PD-I WS-C2960XR-24PS-I WS-C2960X-24PD-L WS-C2960X-24PS-L | 1950-24G-2SFP + -2XGT-PoE + (JG962A) 2530-24G-PoE + (J9773A) 2930F-24G-PoE + -4SFP + (JL255A) | EX2200-24P-4G | 210-24p-GE2 X430-24p X440- G2-24p-10GE4 | S5700-28P-PWR-LI-AC S5700-28X-PWR-LI-AC S5700-28TP-PWR-LI-AC S5701-28TP-PWR-LI-AC |
| N1148P-ON | SG350X-48P WS-C2960XR-48LPS-I WS-C2960XR-48LPD-I WS-C2960X-48FPD-L WS-C2960X-48LPD-L WS-C2960X-48FPS-L WS-C2960X-48LPS-L | 1950-48G-2SFP + -2XGT-PoE + (JG963A) 2530-48G-PoE + (J9772A) 2930F-48G-PoE + -4SFP + (JL256A) | EX2200-48P-4G | 210-48p-GE4 X440-G2-48p-10GE4 | S5700-52X-PWR-LI-AC S5700-52P-PWR-LI-AC |
Based on a review of the Dell EMC Networking N1100 switches from Technology and Machines. The text of the article can be found here .
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