N8550-48B8C switch is ideal for small and medium data centers and large enterprise networks. It is a TOR (Top-of-Rack) or Leaf switch in a compact 1U form factor with 48 25Gb SFP28, 2 10Gb SFP+, and 8 100Gb QSFP28. Each QSFP port is capable of 100Gb or 40Gb for high-density availability and uplink options. This open network switch is loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), which supportsthe installation of compatible Network Operating System sofware, including the open source options, plus commercial NOS offerings.

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N8550-48B8C, 48-Port Ethernet L3 Data Center Bare Metal Switch, 48 x 25Gb SFP28, 2 x 10Gb SFP+, with 8 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, Broadcom Chip
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US$6,219.00
FS P/N: N8550-48B8CFS P/N: N8550-48B8C
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48-Port L3 Data Center Switch, 48 x 25Gb SFP28, 2 x 10Gb SFP+, with 8 × 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, Bare Metal, Broadcom Trident III Chip, N8550-48B8C
Specifications
Ports
48x 25G SFP28, 2x 10Gb SFP+, 8x 100G QSFP28
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56873 Trident III
CPU
Intel Xeon D-1518 processor quad-core 2.2 GHz
Switching Capacity
4 Tbps full duplex
Forwarding Rate
2900 Mpps
DRAM
2x 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4
Flash Memory
2x 16MB
Packet Buffer
32MB integrated packet buffer
Max. Power Consumption
550W
Airflow
Back-to-Front
Hot-swappable Fans
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
Hot-swappable AC Power Supplies
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Product Compliance Status for download.
Connectivity Solutions
25G Server Connection

Traffic Regulation

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25G Server Connection

Traffic Regulation

Integrated Solution

100G to 4x25G

Multi-service

40G Interconnect

MLAG for Redundancy

Features
Flexible Interface Speeds for Multi-scenario Deployment
10/25G for servers, 40/100G uplinks for spine switches.
BCM56873
Broadcom Chip
4 Tbps
Switching Capacity
2900 Mpps
Forwarding Rate
Dual Redundant Power Supplies and Smart Fans
PSUs can be removed/replaced without shutting down the system, variable-speed fans with back-to-front airflow for superior cooling, noise and power reduction.
5+1 Hot-swap Fans
Variable-speed fans for superior cooling, noise and power reduction
1+1 Dual AC PSU
PSUs can be removed/replaced without shutting down the system
Flexible, Powerful 25GbE ToR Switch for Data Centers
Deploy modern workloads and applications designed for the open networking era with an optimized data center top-of-rack (ToR) networking solution.
Freedom of Choice
Choose your software based on your needs.
Reduced Cost
Significant OpEx savings over traditional networking.
Automation
Reduce costs and save time with automated rollouts.
Switch Speeds | 48x25G, 2x10G, 8x100G | 48x10G, 6x40G | 32x100G, 2x10G | 48x 10G, 8x 100G |
Switch Chip | Broadcom BCM56873 Trident III | Broadcom BCM56864 Trident II+ | Broadcom BCM56870 Trident III | BCM56873 |
Switching Capacity | 4 Tbps full duplex | 1.44 Tbps full duplex | 6.4 Tbps full duplex | 2.56 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2900 Mpps | 1000 Mpps | 4700 Mpps | 1900 Mpps |
Packet Buffer | 32MB integrated packet buffer | 16MB integrated packet buffer | 32MB integrated packet buffer | 32MB |
Airflow | Back-to-Front | Back-to-Front | Back-to-Front | Front-to-Back |
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48-Port L3 Data Center Switch, 48 x 25Gb SFP28, 2 x 10Gb SFP+, with 8 × 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, Bare Metal, Broadcom Trident III Chip, N8550-48B8C
N8550-48B8C switch is ideal for small and medium data centers and large enterprise networks. It is a TOR (Top-of-Rack) or Leaf switch in a compact 1U form factor with 48 25Gb SFP28, 2 10Gb SFP+, and 8 100Gb QSFP28. Each QSFP port is capable of 100Gb or 40Gb for high-density availability and uplink options. This open network switch is loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), which supportsthe installation of compatible Network Operating System sofware, including the open source options, plus commercial NOS offerings.
Specifications
Ports
48x 25G SFP28, 2x 10Gb SFP+, 8x 100G QSFP28
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56873 Trident III
CPU
Intel Xeon D-1518 processor quad-core 2.2 GHz
Switching Capacity
4 Tbps full duplex
Forwarding Rate
2900 Mpps
DRAM
2x 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4
Flash Memory
2x 16MB
Packet Buffer
32MB integrated packet buffer
Max. Power Consumption
550W
Airflow
Back-to-Front
Hot-swappable Fans
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
Hot-swappable AC Power Supplies
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Product Compliance Status for download.
Connectivity Solutions
25G Server Connection

Traffic Regulation

See more
25G Server Connection

Traffic Regulation

Integrated Solution

100G to 4x25G

Multi-service

40G Interconnect

MLAG for Redundancy

Features
Flexible Interface Speeds for Multi-scenario Deployment
10/25G for servers, 40/100G uplinks for spine switches.
BCM56873
Broadcom Chip
4 Tbps
Switching Capacity
2900 Mpps
Forwarding Rate
Dual Redundant Power Supplies and Smart Fans
PSUs can be removed/replaced without shutting down the system, variable-speed fans with back-to-front airflow for superior cooling, noise and power reduction.
5+1 Hot-swap Fans
Variable-speed fans for superior cooling, noise and power reduction
1+1 Dual AC PSU
PSUs can be removed/replaced without shutting down the system
Flexible, Powerful 25GbE ToR Switch for Data Centers
Deploy modern workloads and applications designed for the open networking era with an optimized data center top-of-rack (ToR) networking solution.
Freedom of Choice
Choose your software based on your needs.
Reduced Cost
Significant OpEx savings over traditional networking.
Automation
Reduce costs and save time with automated rollouts.
Switch Speeds | 48x25G, 2x10G, 8x100G | 48x10G, 6x40G | 32x100G, 2x10G | 48x 10G, 8x 100G |
Switch Chip | Broadcom BCM56873 Trident III | Broadcom BCM56864 Trident II+ | Broadcom BCM56870 Trident III | BCM56873 |
Switching Capacity | 4 Tbps full duplex | 1.44 Tbps full duplex | 6.4 Tbps full duplex | 2.56 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2900 Mpps | 1000 Mpps | 4700 Mpps | 1900 Mpps |
Packet Buffer | 32MB integrated packet buffer | 16MB integrated packet buffer | 32MB integrated packet buffer | 32MB |
Airflow | Back-to-Front | Back-to-Front | Back-to-Front | Front-to-Back |
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Customer Reviews
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United States
June 02, 2022
Our N8550-32C switches have been serving us well so far! I’m pleased with their performance!
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Germany
April 15, 2022
the new switch has arrived and works fine. Thank you very much.
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United States
January 06, 2022
FS has 10G products like N5850-48S6Q that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities.
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