Name: S5232F Dell S5200-ON Series S5232F-ON 32 x QSFP28 Ports 100GBase-X + 2 x SFP+ Ports Layer 3 Managed Rack-Mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: S5232F
Price: 4947.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell S5232F is a Layer 3 managed switch offering 32 high-speed QSFP28 ports and 2 SFP+ ports, designed to fit into rack-mounted setups typically seen in data centers. It handles demanding network traffic with its robust routing capabilities and flexible connectivity options, making it a solid choice for organizations managing intensive data flows.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	S5232F
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x QSFP28 (100G) + 2 x SFP+ (10G)
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	32 x QSFP28 (100G) + 2 x SFP+ (10G)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.44 Tbps (full duplex)
Switch Forwarding Rate	12.58 billion pps (64-byte packets)
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, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SSH,Telnet,Web GUI,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMPv2,SNMPv3
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans
Power Supply	Hot-plug redundant power supply (dual, model dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell S5232F-ON is a powerful network switch built for environments that demand high bandwidth and reliable Layer 3 routing. It is commonly found in data centers and large enterprise networks where fast data transfer and efficient traffic management are crucial. Network engineers and IT professionals benefit from its scalable design and flexible port configurations. Key Features Advanced Layer 3 features enable efficient routing and network segmentation High-density 100GbE QSFP28 ports cater to modern data center traffic needs Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports provide connectivity options for various network setups Robust management options allow detailed monitoring and configuration Rack-mountable form factor ensures easy integration into existing infrastructure This switch is typically deployed in core or aggregation layers of data centers, supporting large-scale workloads and cloud environments. Its combination of speed and management tools helps maintain smooth network operations without unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
The Dell S5232F switch is ideal for deployment in high-performance data centers and enterprise network environments requiring scalable, high-throughput connections. Its combination of QSFP28 and SFP+ ports caters to organizations with demanding bandwidth needs and complex routing requirements, such as cloud service providers and large-scale virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in data center spine-leaf architectures for low-latency, high-bandwidth workloads. Supporting multi-tenant cloud environments where robust Layer 3 routing and segmentation are essential. Enabling high-speed uplinks in enterprise core networks to connect multiple distribution layers. Facilitating storage area network (SAN) connectivity with 100GbE links for fast data replication and backup. Deploying in edge computing sites requiring compact rack-mounted switches with versatile port options. By delivering high-density 100GbE and 10GbE connectivity with advanced routing features, the S5232F supports efficient traffic management and scalability. This enables IT teams to maintain performance and flexibility as network demands evolve within complex infrastructure setups.