Name: K9N70 Dell Force10 Z-Series Z9000 32 x QSFP+ Ports 40GBase-X 2U Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Fabric Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: K9N70
Price: 341.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The K9N70 Dell Force10 Z-Series Z9000 is a rack-mountable network switch designed to deliver high-speed 40G connectivity through its 32 QSFP+ ports. It fits within data center racks and offers Layer 3 management features that support complex routing and efficient network traffic handling, making it suitable for enterprise and cloud networking setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	K9N70
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32-Ports
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	40Gbps (40GBase-X)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps (2560 Gbps)
Switch Forwarding Rate	1.9 Bpps (approx.)
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094 (up to 4094 VLANs)
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Latency	< 1 microsecond (typical)
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSH, SNMPv3, BPDU Guard, Storm Control
Management Type	CLI, Web-based GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable redundant AC power supplies (100-240VAC)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.5 x 17.5 x 25.5 in (88 x 445 x 648 mm) (2U)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae (40GbE), IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Dell Force10 Z-Series Z9000 is a high-capacity network switch built to handle demanding data center traffic and enterprise networking needs. It is commonly used in environments requiring high-speed interconnects, such as cloud infrastructures, large-scale server farms, and campus backbones. Engineered for network administrators and IT professionals, this switch supports complex routing protocols and provides robust Layer 3 management capabilities. Its 32 QSFP+ ports deliver flexible 40G connections to meet growing bandwidth demands. Key Features High-density QSFP+ ports enabling multiple 40GBase-X connections simultaneously Advanced Layer 3 routing features for efficient traffic management and segmentation Compact 2U design that fits well into standard data center racks Supports flexible deployment with 1U rack-mount options Optimized for high performance and scalability in growing networks This switch typically appears in large-scale network environments such as data centers and enterprise campuses where speed and reliability are crucial. It helps maintain smooth data flow and supports scaling up network infrastructure without frequent hardware changes.

Use Cases
The Dell Force10 Z-Series Z9000 is predominantly utilized in large-scale data center environments and enterprise networks requiring robust 40G connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing. It is favored by network architects and IT teams managing high-performance computing clusters and cloud infrastructures, where efficient traffic segmentation and scalability are critical. How It's Used: Aggregating high-throughput compute nodes in hyperscale data centers to optimize bandwidth and reduce latency. Supporting enterprise campus core networks that demand scalable, high-density 40G uplinks for diverse application traffic. Providing backbone connectivity in cloud service provider environments to enable rapid scaling and seamless multi-tenant segmentation. Enhancing storage area networks by delivering reliable high-speed links between storage clusters and compute resources. Facilitating virtualization environments with dense port configurations that accommodate dynamic workload migrations and network overlays. This switch improves operational efficiency by consolidating multiple 10G links into fewer 40G connections, thereby reducing cabling complexity and power consumption. Its Layer 3 capabilities enable granular traffic management that supports network growth and the evolving demands of modern data center architectures.