Name: AC247797 Dell Quantum-2 QM9700 Series 64/32-Ports 400GBase-X QSFP-DD Back To Front Airflow Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet 1U Infiniband Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: AC247797
Price: 25935.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Quantum-2 QM9700 Series switch is designed to provide high-capacity, low-latency network connectivity in demanding data center environments. It fits into racks as a 1U unit and supports multiple networking standards, making it a reliable choice for dense, high-performance setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	AC247797
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	64,32
Number of Ports	64-Ports
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	400G
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP-DD

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACL), 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	Back-to-Front Airflow

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
This Dell Quantum-2 QM9700 Series switch enables ultra-fast data transfer with 64 ports supporting 400GBase-X QSFP-DD connections. It's designed for dense, high-performance environments needing reliable and scalable switching solutions. Often found in cloud data centers and enterprise networks, it's built to handle demanding workloads and low-latency communication between servers and storage systems. Network engineers and IT teams benefit from its robust throughput and flexible protocol support. Key Features Delivers up to 400Gbps per port with QSFP-DD connectors Optimized for cooling with back-to-front airflow to fit common data center layouts Compact 1U rack-mount size helps maximize rack density Supports both Gigabit Ethernet and Infiniband for versatile networking High port count simplifies large-scale network designs This switch is typically deployed in environments where high bandwidth and low latency are crucial, such as HPC clusters and large-scale cloud infrastructures. It helps maintain smooth, uninterrupted data flow critical for performance-sensitive applications.

Use Cases
The Dell Quantum-2 QM9700 Series switch is engineered for high-density, low-latency networking in data center and enterprise environments that demand intense bandwidth and rapid data throughput. It is particularly suited for organizations managing extensive virtualization, high-performance computing, or large-scale storage applications where space and cooling efficiencies are critical. How It's Used: Supporting hyperscale data centers by aggregating large volumes of 400G traffic to optimize bandwidth and reduce latency. Facilitating high-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency Infiniband connectivity for parallel processing workloads. Enabling enterprise IT networks to streamline backbone connectivity between distributed storage arrays and virtualization environments. Providing core switching infrastructure in cloud service provider racks with back-to-front airflow to align with data center cooling standards. Integrating into network fabrics for AI and machine learning workloads that leverage dense, high-throughput interconnects. Supporting edge data center deployments where space constraints demand a compact 1U rack-mountable solution with scalable port density. This switch enhances operational efficiency by consolidating high-speed connections within a compact footprint, supporting scalable network growth while maintaining optimal thermal performance. Its multi-protocol capabilities allow flexible deployment options, ensuring reliable, high-throughput communication in demanding network topologies.