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Review: Dell PowerConnect 3448
Though good value for money, Dell’s 3448 offers limited expansion and inter-switch connection options
Network IT Week, 16 Nov 2006
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The PowerConnect 3448 is the least expensive switch on test. It has enough basic features to suit modest requirements, but supports only Layer 3 QoS functions.
Pros: Good value for money.
Cons: Only Layer 3 QoS supported; no long-haul SFPs qualified; could stack only six switches together.
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