Name: Z9500 Dell 132-QSFP+ Ports 40Gb/s L3 Managed Ethernet Fabric Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: Z9500
Price: 997.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Z9500 - Dell 132-QSFP+ Ports 40Gb/s L3 Managed Ethernet Fabric Switch offers high-speed switching capabilities combined with Layer 3 intelligence. It fits well in data center environments requiring scalable fabric connectivity and efficient routing. The switch balances performance and manageability, supporting modern network demands without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Switch Ports	132 QSFP+ ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gb/s
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	10.56 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP / QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI (HTTP/HTTPS),SNMP,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,SSL,Port Security,ARP Inspection,DHCP Snooping
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS,Telnet

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Z9500 is a high-performance Ethernet fabric switch designed to deliver robust network connectivity with 40Gb/s QSFP+ ports. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise networks where low-latency and high-throughput switching are essential. Built for IT professionals and network engineers, it offers reliable layer 3 management features that support complex routing and scalable fabric architectures. Key Features Provides high-density 40Gb/s QSFP+ interfaces suitable for bandwidth-intensive environments Incorporates advanced Layer 3 routing protocols to manage traffic efficiently Enables scalable Ethernet fabric deployments with optimized traffic flow Supports spine-leaf network topologies for flexible data center design Offers robust management and monitoring tools for network administration Its practical role is to facilitate seamless data movement across large networks while maintaining performance and reliability. The switch’s design supports operational stability and scalability, making it a dependable component within complex network infrastructures.

Use Cases
This switch typically serves in data centers and enterprise environments where high-capacity, low-latency network fabric is needed. It benefits organizations managing traffic-intensive workloads and requiring scalable network solutions that can adapt to growing infrastructure demands. How It's Used: Deployed as spine switches in large-scale leaf-spine data center architectures Used for aggregation of high-bandwidth server clusters in enterprise networks Incorporated into Ethernet fabric designs for cloud infrastructure providers Supports virtualization platforms requiring high throughput and low latency Facilitates interconnectivity in high-performance computing environments By supporting scalable and efficient network fabrics, the Z9500 aids in maintaining operational efficiency and performance. Its capabilities align with the requirements of evolving data center and enterprise network infrastructures.