Name: 0O18MY Dell S5232f-ON 32x100G QSFP28 2x10G SFP+ 1RU Ethernet Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0O18MY
Price: 3847.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell S5232f-ON is a high-capacity Ethernet switch designed to deliver fast and reliable connectivity in data center environments. It fits neatly into a standard 1RU rack space, offering a combination of 100Gbps QSFP28 ports and 10Gbps SFP+ options flexible enough for varied networking needs. Its role centers on supporting large-scale, high-speed data transfers typically required by enterprise and cloud networks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0O18MY
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x 100G QSFP28, 2 x 10G SFP+
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100GBase-X,10GBase-X
UpLink Ports	2 x 10G SFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	952.4 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,SFP+

Performance
Latency	Typical <1 µs
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP Inspection, MAC ACLs
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv2/v3, REST API, Telnet

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans (front-to-back)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.24 x 26.00 in (H x W x D)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell S5232f-ON is a rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch designed to handle high-performance networking demands. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where fast and reliable connectivity is critical. Network administrators and IT teams typically use this switch to build scalable, efficient networks with a focus on low latency and high throughput. Key Features High-density 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100Gbps speeds for heavy data loads 2 SFP+ ports provide additional 10Gbps connectivity for uplinks or servers Compact 1RU design optimizes rack space usage Runs Dell’s OS10 for flexible and programmable network management Suitable for leaf and spine architectures in modern data centers This switch is typically deployed in core or aggregation layers of data centers where traffic demands are intense and consistent. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth data flow between servers and storage devices, allowing businesses to maintain reliable network performance without interruptions.

Use Cases
The Dell S5232f-ON switch is optimized for high-density data center environments requiring scalable, high-throughput networking. It is particularly suited for enterprise IT and cloud service providers managing demanding workloads such as virtualization, large-scale storage access, and high-performance computing clusters. How It's Used: Supporting spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers to facilitate low-latency, high-bandwidth packet forwarding. Interconnecting storage clusters in enterprise environments for rapid data replication and backup across distributed systems. Providing aggregation and uplink connectivity for virtualized server farms hosting multi-tenant cloud applications. Enabling edge computing deployments that require compact, high-throughput switches within limited rack space. Facilitating high-speed interconnects for AI and machine learning workloads demanding consistent network performance. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-speed connections into a compact 1RU form factor, simplifying rack deployments. Its scalability and flexible port configurations support growing bandwidth requirements without compromising network reliability or performance.