Name: 210-AETF Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON 32x100G QSFP28 2x10G SFP+ L3 Managed Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: 210-AETF
Price: 3059.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is a high-capacity network switch designed to deliver 100Gbps connectivity through its 32 QSFP28 ports, complemented by 10Gbps SFP+ uplink options. It fits into data center and enterprise networks as a Layer 3 managed device capable of handling complex routing tasks and heavy traffic loads with efficiency.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	210-AETF
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x QSFP28,2 x SFP+
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	2 x SFP+ (10GbE)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	9.52 billion pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,SFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,SSH,Web GUI,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Telnet,SNMP
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,SNMPv3,Port Security
Management Type	CLI / Web GUI / APIs (Open Networking - ONIE compatible)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMPv2c,SNMPv3,NETCONF
Routing Protocol	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is built for environments needing robust, high-capacity networking. Its 32 QSFP28 ports provide 100Gbps speeds suitable for data centers, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure. Meanwhile, the additional SFP+ ports offer flexible 10Gbps uplink options. Often found in large enterprise and service provider networks, this layer 3 managed switch supports complex routing protocols to efficiently handle traffic at scale. Network administrators and IT teams benefit from its performance and adaptability when managing core or aggregation network layers. Key Features Offers 100GBase-X on 32 QSFP28 ports for bandwidth-intensive tasks Includes 2 SFP+ ports for flexible 10GbE connections Supports advanced Layer 3 routing including OSPF and BGP Handles high-throughput workloads with low latency switching Compatible with various network management tools for easy integration This switch is typically deployed in data centers where fast, reliable network backbone is critical. It helps maintain smooth data flows across servers and storage systems while supporting layered network architectures. The Z9100-ON proves its value by balancing speed and routing functionality in demanding network setups.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is optimized for deployment in high-density data centers and enterprise core networks that require robust, low-latency 100Gbps connectivity. It is well-suited for IT environments managing large-scale virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and heavy east-west traffic flows. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in large-scale data centers supporting hyperscale cloud providers requiring scalable, high-throughput switching. Implementing spine-leaf architectures in enterprise networks to ensure low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects between compute and storage clusters. Facilitating high-performance computing (HPC) environments where low latency and lossless data transmission are critical. Serving as a core switch in campus networks demanding advanced Layer 3 routing for segmented, multi-tenant environments. Supporting edge computing infrastructures that require consolidated, high-capacity uplinks to central data centers. Enabling transport for large-scale storage area networks (SANs) demanding 100Gbps interconnects to accommodate data-intensive workloads. This switch delivers scalable network performance and operational efficiency by integrating high-density 100Gbps ports with advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities. Its design enhances network segmentation and traffic management, supporting evolving enterprise and data center demands for speed and reliability.