Name: P5PPM 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: P5PPM
Price: 2284.71 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON is a high-capacity Layer 3 switch built to support fast, reliable data center networking. With its combination of 100Gbps QSFP28 ports and 10Gbps SFP+ uplinks, it fits well where dense, high-speed connections are essential for handling large volumes of traffic and complex routing tasks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	P5PPM
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x QSFP28, 2 x SFP+
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100GBase-X,10GBase-X
UpLink Ports	2
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
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, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMPv1/v2/v3,SSH,HTTPS,HTTP,RMON

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.1w,IEEE 802.1s

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON is designed to deliver high-speed network connectivity primarily for data centers and enterprise networks. It offers a robust Layer 3 managed platform capable of handling demanding traffic loads and complex routing tasks. Often found in core and aggregation layers, this switch is built for network engineers and IT professionals who need reliable, scalable, and high-throughput switching. Its 32 QSFP28 ports provide 100Gbps bandwidth, allowing for fast data transfers and low latency. Key Features High-density 100Gbps QSFP28 ports tailored for heavy network traffic Additional 10Gbps SFP+ ports enable flexible uplink options Advanced Layer 3 routing protocols support scalable network architectures Comprehensive management tools simplify configuration and monitoring Designed to integrate seamlessly into modern data center setups This switch is typically deployed in environments that require rapid data processing and large-scale connectivity, such as cloud data centers and enterprise cores. It provides efficient traffic management and helps maintain network reliability where performance matters most.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON is designed for environments that demand high-throughput and low-latency networking such as hyperscale data centers and cloud service providers. IT architects and network engineers benefit from its capacity to manage complex routing and dense port configurations within constrained rack spaces. How It's Used: Aggregating high-speed uplinks in hyper-converged infrastructure deployments to streamline east-west traffic flows. Serving as a spine switch in leaf-spine architectures for enterprise data centers requiring scalable, high-bandwidth interconnects. Supporting multi-tenant cloud environments by providing robust Layer 3 routing and segmentation capabilities. Enabling high-performance computing clusters to connect storage and compute nodes with minimal latency. Integrating into software-defined networking (SDN) frameworks to enhance automation and network programmability. Facilitating edge data center deployments where compact, high-density switching is necessary for processing localized workloads. By combining dense 100Gbps ports with advanced Layer 3 functionality, this switch supports scalable and efficient network topologies that handle increasing traffic demands. Its design helps maintain performance consistency across multi-rack environments while simplifying management complexity in demanding enterprise and cloud infrastructures.