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Dell 210-AETF Z9100-ON -Port + 34-Port QSFP28 SFP+ Layer 3 Switch
- 34 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- 2 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports (often configurable as breakout)
- Open Networking switch supporting various Network Operating Systems (NOS)
- High-density 100GbE connectivity
- Low latency forwarding
- Designed for spine or leaf roles in data center fabrics
- Supports advanced telemetry and monitoring
- Ideal for AI/ML, HPC, and cloud environments
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Product Overview
The Dell 210-AETF Z9100-ON is a high-performance, open networking switch designed for modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. It features a significant number of high-speed ports, including QSFP28, making it ideal for demanding network aggregation and spine roles. The Z9100-ON supports open network operating systems for maximum flexibility.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Open Networking Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Total Ports | 36 x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Port Speed | 100 Gbps |
Additional Specifications
| Switching Capacity | 7.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 5.36 Bpps |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
| Management | NOS Dependent (e.g., SONiC, Cumulus, Dell SmartFabric OS) |
Product Description
The Dell Z9100-ON is a cutting-edge, high-density switch built for the most demanding data center and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This 1U rack-mountable switch is a cornerstone of modern open networking architectures, offering 36 ports of 100GbE connectivity via QSFP28 transceivers. The Z9100-ON is designed to provide massive bandwidth and low latency, making it exceptionally well-suited for spine or leaf roles within a data center fabric, supporting applications such as AI/ML training, large-scale simulations, and cloud infrastructure. The 'ON' in Z9100-ON signifies its open networking nature. Unlike traditional proprietary switches, the Z9100-ON is designed to run a variety of third-party network operating systems (NOS), such as SONiC, Cumulus Linux, or Dell's own SmartFabric OS. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the NOS that best fits their operational model, automation strategies, and existing skill sets, fostering innovation and avoiding vendor lock-in. The switch hardware itself is engineered for high throughput and efficiency, capable of forwarding traffic at wire speed with minimal delay. With a total switching capacity of 7.2 Tbps, the Z9100-ON can handle immense traffic loads. Its 100GbE QSFP28 ports can also often be configured to operate as 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE interfaces using breakout cables, providing further flexibility in connecting to a diverse range of devices. Advanced telemetry and monitoring capabilities are integrated, allowing for deep visibility into network performance and traffic patterns, which is critical for troubleshooting and optimizing complex, high-speed networks. This switch represents a significant leap in data center networking density and performance.
