Dell Networking X1018/1018P
18-port Smart Managed Switch with Easy GUI-Based Management and Optional PoE

X-Series Overview:

The Dell Networking X-Series is a family of smart managed 1GbE and 10GbE Ethernet switches designed for small and medium businesses who crave enterprise-class network control fused with consumer-like ease. X-Series switches have a variety of port counts, PoE options and deployment choices. Setup and management are greatly simplified with an intuitive GUI and hardware design. A broad set of models means deploying capacity on your terms, including the compact 8-port unit designed for desk, wall or ceiling mounting with a smart design.

Practical innovations for small networks

Powerful tools inside an elegant interface with app-like functionality make X-Series switches a pleasure to use. Familiar commands and alerts similar to PCs and servers means there is less jargon to learn and more knowledge to gain. Connect, auto-configure, and power VoIP phones and wireless access points with PoE options.

Sleek navigation with efficient and instinctual work flow

The design of everything from navigation and clicks to menu structures and help tips was inspired by the way IT pros think and work. Streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards and a concise, informative dashboard make switch configuration and calibration fast and accurate. Common tasks, alerts, port status and network visualization are on one beautiful dashboard screen.

Unmatched traffic visibility and real-time control

Optimize cloud services and onsite network applications with security and traffic priority features. See network traffic and move from monitoring to resolving in one continuous sequence. Unique multi-port selection for batch routines plus port profiles for common devices eliminate extra steps and configuration errors.

Elegant interface, effortless management

The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) of Dell Networking X-Series switches makes setup and management simple for network administrators. Based on extensive usability testing, the design of everything from navigation to menu structures and help tips is inspired by the way IT professionals think and work, making the interface a pleasure to use regularly or occasionally.

Save time with smart features

Streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards and a customizable dashboard help you manage faster.

• Rapidly configure and tune network performance with purpose-built tools and wizards.
• Optimize traffic with automation — use point-and-click batch routines for specific applications such as unified communications.
• Gain visibility with a detailed dashboardproviding a single, customizable view into common tasks, alerts, port status and network visualization.
• Skip the learning curve and use familiar commands and alerts similar to PCs and servers.

Minimize risk with enhanced visibility and control

Enhanced network traffic visibility and troubleshooting reduces risk of network downtime.

• Monitor and resolve issues with "actionable monitoring," a guided continuous workflow from issue identification to resolution.
• Reduce configuration errors and eliminate extra steps with help from multi-port batch routines and port profiles for common devices.
• Optimize cloud services and onsite network applications with security and traffic-priority features.

Easy integration with your network

Pick the right switch for your network. Choose from a broad selection of models with rich feature sets and a variety of port counts. Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ models provide additional deployment flexibility, allowing you to connect, auto-configure and power phones, cameras, compact switches and other network devices.

Dell ProSupport

Choose Dell's premium support service, ProSupport, for 24/7 direct telephone and online access to advanced-level technicians based in your region. Whether you have one office or hundreds around the world, protect your investments with this simple yet flexible approach.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Dell Networking X-series switches are backed by an industryleading, lifetime warranty guaranteeing basic hardware service. X-series switches not only provide the quality, reliability and capability you expect from Dell, but also peace of mind that comes with a true lifetime warranty.

Features:

• 16 GbE ports and 2 x 1Gb SFP ports
• Half rack width 18-port switches with two dedicated 1GbE SFP uplink ports
• Silent, fanless operation (X1018 model)
• PoE with X1018P model (16 PoE ports)
• Optional X-Series 1RU Tandem Switch Tray supports two X1018 switches mounted side-by-side
• Layer 2+ IPV4 and IPV6 functionality including static routing
• Revolutionary GUI design for ease of setup and “actionable monitoring”
  • Powerful tools inside an elegant interface with app-like functionality
  • Streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards and a customizable dashboard
  • Common tasks, alerts, port status and network visualization on a single dashboard
  • Optimize cloud services and onsite network applications with security and traffic priority features
  • See network traffic and move from monitoring to resolving in one continuous sequence
  • Multi-port selection for batch routines and port profiles for common devices eliminate extra steps and configuration errors
• Tandem rack tray accommodates two half rack-width switches in 1RU
• Dell Fresh Air 2.0 capable performance with energyefficient operation
• Patented locking plug and console port

Specifications:

• S - Standard
• OA - Option Available
• N - Not Available

	X1008 / X1008P	X1018 / X1018P	X1026 / X1026P	X1052 / X1052P	X4012
Port Attributes
10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing GbE switching	8	16	24	48	N
SFP/SFP+ fiber ports	N	2 SFP	2 SFP	4 SFP/SFP+	12 SFP/SFP+
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports	8 PoE, up to 123W total (X1008P)	16 PoE, up to 246W total (X1018P)	24 PoE/PoE+, up to 369W total (X1026P)	24 PoE/PoE+, up to 369W total (X1052P)	N
PoE powered	S (X1008)	N	N	N	N
Power reduction for short cables or inactive connections	S	S	S	S	N
Autonegotiation for speed, duplex mode and flow control	S	S	S	S	N
Auto-MDI/MDIX mode and flow control	S	S	S	S	N
Performance
Switch fabric capacity	Up to 16Gbps	Up to 36Gbps	Up to 52Gbps	Up to 176Gbps	Up to 240Gbps
Forwarding rate	11.9Mpps	26.8Mpps	38.7Mpps	131Mpps	178.6Mpps
MAC addresses	16K	16K	16K	16K	32K
Packet buffer memory	1MB	1MB	1MB	1MB	1MB
Quality of Service
Priority queues per port	4	4	4	8	8
Management
Web GUI interface and SNMP monitoring; limited CLI	S	S	S	S	S
Chassis	X1008 / X1008P	X1018 / X1018P	X1026 / X1026P	X1052 / X1052P	X4012
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.67 in x 5.95 in x 5.95 in (42.5 mm x 151.13 mm x 151.13 mm)	X1018: 1.62 in x 8.23 in x 9.84 in (41.25 mm x 209.0 mm x 250.0 mm) X1018P: 1.62 in x 8.23 in x 17.72 in (41.25 mm x 209.0 mm x 450.0 mm)	X1026: 1.62 in x 8.23 in x 9.84 in (41.25 mm x 209.0 mm x 250.0 mm) X1026P: 1.62 in x 8.23 in x 17.72 in (41.25 mm x 209.0 mm x 450.0 mm)	X1052: 1.71 in x 17.1 in x 10.63 in (43.5 mm x 434.0 mm x 270.0 mm) X1052P: 1.71 in x 17.1 in x 16.0 in (43.5 mm x 434.0 mm x 407.0 mm)	1.62 in x 8.23 in x 9.84 in (41.25 mm x 209.0 mm x 250.0 mm)
Rack mount	N	1RU, half width	1RU, half width	1RU	1RU, half width
Unit weight	X1008: 0.80 Kg X1008P: 0.83 Kg	X1018: 1.76 Kg X1018P: 3.21 Kg	X1026: 1.88 Kg X1026P: 3.80 Kg	X1052: 3.80 Kg X1052P: 6.00 Kg	2.03 Kg
Fans	Fanless design	X1018: Fanless design X1018P: 2 (rear)	X1026: Fanless design X1026P: 2 (rear)	X1052: 2 (rear) X1052P: 4 (rear)	2 (rear)
Environmental Operating Conditions
100% lead-free	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating temperature	0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Storage temperature	-20° to 70°C (-4° to 158° F)
Operating relative humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage relative humidity	10% to 80% non-condensing
Acoustic (max dB @ 50°C)	N	X1018: N X1018P: 54.6	X1026: N X1026P: 55.3	X1052: 56.7 X1052P: 58.2	55.6
Power
Power supply	X1008: 24W (external) X1008P: 150W (external)	X1018: 40W X1018P: 280W	X1026: 40W X1026P: 450W	X1052: 100W X1052P: 525W	100W
Power (max)	X1008: 9.9W X1008P: 141.8W	X1018: 14.7W X1018P: 289.9W	X1026: 17.5W X1026P: 452.8W	X1052: 60.2W X1052P: 475W	41.7W
Power (BTU/hr)	X1008: 33.7 X1008P: 484.1	X1018: 50.2 X1018P: 990	X1026: 59.8 X1026P: 1564.3	X1052: 205.2 X1052P: 1620.8	142.2

Standards and Protocols:

Services:

Assessments

Network assessments offer a holistic view of your multivendor environment and a reference point for how your infrastructure is performing. Our experts can pinpoint and expose issues in your network using specialized software and diagnostic tools. These unbiased and insightful analytics are aggregated into comprehensive reports that can include recommendations on how to improve performance, optimize devices and remediate problems.

Network Topology Assessment

Is your network complex and coiled? Dell can perform a detailed audit and inventory of all multivendor devices in the network to provide visibility and identify configuration issues.

Network Optimization Assessment

Many networks are a multivendor patchwork of devices not running at their optimal state. We can analyze devices from all leading vendors and make recommendations to optimize the entire multivendor design, fine-tune devices and maximize performance of the holistic environment.

Application Performance Assessment

When business applications and databases begin to show signs of latency or completely shut down, we can conduct a comprehensive analysis to uncover performance issues, isolate problems and accelerate troubleshooting of the enterprise infrastructure and software applications.

VoIP Assessment

Moving to a Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solution requires the right network infrastructure to support real-time voice protocols. Simulated load testing, analysis and review can identify the next steps to building a VoIP platform or fixing issues of an existing one.

Network Security Assessment

Safeguard your network from constant attack. Let our experts examine and uncover potential vulnerabilities and provide a comprehensive security design assessment.

Wireless Site Survey

Great wireless connectivity starts with a detailed site survey. Dell can analyze existing infrastructure, identify RF interference and recommend the best design and optimal placement of new devices.

Deployment

The Dell standardized deployment service guarantees that setup and optimization are done correctly so that you can launch faster and focus on daily business.

ProDeploy Plus
Expert planning and execution seamlessly weaves Dell's open systems architecture with existing network infrastructure from Cisco, HP, Juniper and others. Choose ProDeploy Plus, the most complete deployment offer on the market for complex environments.

ProDeploy
Setting up network protocols, and policies can be tricky. Dell certified network engineers can configure and optimize your new hardware remotely or on-site and get new technology up and running fast.

Basic Deployment
Mounting and cabling of wired and wireless devices can be tedious and time-consuming. Get worry-free hardware installations with experienced Dell technicians who do deployments every day.

Support and Education

Dell offers a variety of on-site and remote support options that can be added at time of purchase. Dell ProSupport ensures problems are diagnosed and resolved by experts.

On-site and Remote Assistance
Get immediate access to Dell ProSupport professionals who can help you troubleshoot and diagnose issues that may arise in your network.

Managed Services
Free yourself to focus on the business and allow Dell to manage your network with dedicated professional support.

Education Services
Learn practical knowledge and operational techniques.

Consulting

Dell network consulting provides on-site or remote access to highly skilled professionals who provide project assistance and guidance across a variety of technologies for a specific project or timeframe.

Networking Workshop
Get professional insight with a half-day collaborative whiteboard session to discuss potential improvements.

Time-Based Consulting
For those times when you need a little extra technical guidance, certified experts are available to discuss system design or help resolve complex issues that can be billed by the day, week or by the phone call. Time-based consulting is as flexible as you are.

Available Remote Consulting Services

• Access Distribution Networking
• Virtualization
• Gateway and Security
• Microsoft Exchange
• Wireless Networking
• Systems Management
• Core Layer/MPLS Networking
• Data Protection and Recovery
• Storage Area Networking (SAN)
• Storage Technologies

Documentation:

Download the Dell Networking X-Series Datasheet (PDF)

Download the Dell Networking Campus Quick Reference Guide (PDF)

Download the Dell Networking Small Business Reference Architecture 1.0 (PDF)