Name: X5WN8 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: X5WN8
Price: 699.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is a high-capacity network switch designed to manage heavy data traffic in enterprise and data center environments. It offers a mix of 100Gbps and 10Gbps ports with Layer 3 features, fitting well where fast, reliable routing and switching are essential.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	X5WN8
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, SFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,10Gbps
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, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	RJ-45,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,Port security,SSH
Management Type	CLI,Web GUI,SSH
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fan modules

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is built for demanding network environments where speed and reliability matter. It handles large volumes of data with its 32 QSFP28 ports, each capable of 100Gbps throughput, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise backbones. The additional 2 SFP+ ports provide flexible 10GbE connections for legacy or varied network setups. Often found in large-scale deployments, this Layer 3 managed switch offers advanced routing and traffic management to optimize network performance. Network administrators and IT professionals benefit from its robust features and scalability, which help support evolving infrastructure needs. Key Features High-density 100G QSFP28 ports for efficient data center aggregation Supports Layer 3 routing protocols for versatile network design Dual 10G SFP+ ports for flexible connectivity options Comprehensive management tools for monitoring and configuration Built to handle enterprise and cloud-scale workloads smoothly This switch is commonly deployed in core networking layers of data centers and large enterprise campuses. Its combination of speed and routing capabilities helps maintain smooth data flow and reduces latency in complex network architectures, ensuring critical applications run without interruption.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerSwitch Z-Series Z9100-ON is primarily deployed in high-density data center environments where large-scale, high-throughput network performance is critical. It is ideal for enterprise IT teams and cloud service providers that require robust Layer 3 routing capabilities combined with high-speed 100GbE and 10GbE port connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting spine and leaf layers in data center fabrics to support scalable multi-tenant cloud infrastructures. Aggregating storage traffic within large storage clusters for high-bandwidth, low-latency access. Enabling high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to manage massive data flows between compute nodes. Serving as a core routing switch in enterprise campuses requiring advanced Layer 3 segmentation and network virtualization. Facilitating interconnectivity for edge computing sites that demand low latency and scalable network expansion. This switch supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed throughput and advanced routing in complex network topologies. Its scalability and managed Layer 3 features enable seamless integration into evolving infrastructures, ensuring optimized performance and simplified network management in demanding IT environments.