Dell part number 342-3548 identifies the 342-3548 - Dell Sanblade 8GB Fibre Channel 2p PCIe HBA, an enterprise-grade Network Adapters unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 8 GB, interface of PCIe. Typical use cases include enterprise LAN core-distribution-access architecture, hyperconverged cluster east-west traffic, SAN fabric uplinks, and replacement of EOL/EOSL networking infrastructure under existing OEM warranty contracts. Pro Disk Network maintains the 342-3548 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 342-3548 is a Dell network adapters component with capacity 8 GB, interface PCIe. Pro Disk Network sells the 342-3548 for $116.74 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the 342-3548 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 342-3548 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 342-3548 ship?
If in stock, the 342-3548 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 342-3548 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the 342-3548?
The 342-3548 is a Dell enterprise networking device with capacity 8 GB and interface PCIe, manufactured by Dell. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 342-3548
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about 342-3548
Is the 342-3548 a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 342-3548 as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the 342-3548 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 342-3548 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 342-3548 ship?
If in stock, the 342-3548 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 342-3548?
New 342-3548 units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 342-3548?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 342 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
342-3500 — 342-3500 - Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $231.35
342-3501 — 342-3501 - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $408.35
342-3502 — 342-3502 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 2.5-inch Hot-pluggable Hard Drive — $203.09
342-3514 — 342-3514 - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 3.5-inch Low Profile (1.0 inch) Hard Drive with Tray for POWERE — $56.00
342-3515 — 342-3515 - Dell 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $241.11
342-3516 — 342-3516 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $267.23
342-3517 — 342-3517 - Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $113.40
342-3519 — 342-3519 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6GB/s Near-Line 2.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive — $335.56
342-3520 — 342-3520 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s lf-Encrypting 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge rver — $193.67
342-3521 — 342-3521 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 2.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive — $444.74
342-3522 — 342-3522 - Dell 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $254.35
342-3524 — 342-3524 - Dell 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6GB/s 2.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive — $541.70
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Adapters
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 342-3548 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 342-3548 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 342-3548 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.