Name: KY5C4 Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON 32 x Port QSFP28 100GBase-X + 2 x SFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: KY5C4
Price: 609.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON delivers high-density 100Gbps connectivity with its 32 QSFP28 ports, making it a solid choice for data centers looking to scale network capacity. Its small number of SFP+ ports adds flexibility for uplinks or additional network segments. This Layer 3 managed switch fits well in backend network layers, handling routing and traffic efficiently without excessive complexity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	KY5C4
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 QSFP28 + 2 SFP+
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	2 x SFP+
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	12.5 Billion pps (64-byte frames)
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, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH),Web GUI,REST API,SNMP,Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,SSH,SSL/TLS,RADIUS,TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,HTTPS,REST API

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is a high-performance network switch built for data centers requiring robust, reliable connectivity. It supports 32 QSFP28 ports for 100Gbps connections, alongside 2 SFP+ ports that allow flexible 10Gbps uplinks or additional network links. This switch is often found in enterprise and cloud environments where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. Network administrators and data center operators benefit from its Layer 3 capabilities, which simplify complex routing and traffic management tasks. Key Features Handles dense 100G traffic with 32 QSFP28 ports Includes 2 versatile SFP+ ports for expansion or uplinks Supports advanced Layer 3 routing for efficient network operations Provides scalable performance suited to modern data centers Offers Ethernet standards compliance for broad compatibility Typically deployed at the core or aggregation layer in data center networks, this switch helps manage large-scale traffic flows with ease. Its role is critical in environments where speed, reliability, and efficient routing are necessary to support cloud services, virtualization, and heavy data workloads.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON is predominantly deployed in high-performance data center environments where demanding workloads require robust and scalable network infrastructure. Enterprises and cloud service providers managing virtualization and large-scale storage networks benefit from its high-density 100Gbps capabilities and Layer 3 routing features. How It's Used: Supporting spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers to enable low-latency, high-throughput connectivity among servers and storage systems. Facilitating inter-rack aggregation for enterprise IT environments requiring efficient traffic routing and segmentation across multiple VLANs. Enhancing performance in virtualization clusters by providing scalable, high-bandwidth uplinks for compute nodes. Integrating with storage area networks (SANs) to deliver high-speed data transfer between storage arrays and compute resources. Serving as a core switch in cloud and colocation facilities, optimizing traffic management between tenant networks and upstream providers. This switch supports operational efficiency by consolidating high-bandwidth connections into a compact form factor while enabling advanced Layer 3 routing to streamline data flows. Its flexibility and scalability align with evolving network demands in complex infrastructure deployments.