K9N70 - Dell Force 10 Z Series Z9000 32-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Core Router Switch

SKU K9N70

Brand DELL

32 x 40Gbps QSFP+ ports
High-density 2U form factor
Designed for data center aggregation or core
Supports high-speed server and storage connectivity
Low latency and high throughput
Part of the Dell Force10 Z-Series family

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Network Switch
Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
Ports: 32 x 40GbE QSFP+
Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 1.92 Bpps
Management: Layer 3 Managed (typically)

Product details

The Dell K9N70 Force10 Z-Series Z9000 is a high-performance network switch featuring 32 QSFP+ ports, each capable of 40Gbps, for massive bandwidth aggregation in data center environments. It is designed for top-of-rack or end-of-row deployment.

Technical Information

Product Type	Network Switch
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Ports	32 x 40GbE QSFP+
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps

Additional Specifications

Forwarding Rate	1.92 Bpps
Management	Layer 3 Managed (typically)
Fabric Technology	Dell Networking Fabric
Module Type	Fixed Configuration

Description

The Dell K9N70, a member of the Force10 Z-Series, is a powerhouse network switch engineered for the most demanding data center environments. This 2U rackmount unit is equipped with 32 QSFP+ ports, each supporting a blazing-fast 40 Gigabit Ethernet connection. This configuration provides an exceptional level of bandwidth density, making it ideal for aggregating high-speed server uplinks, connecting storage arrays, or serving as a high-capacity interconnect between network tiers. Designed for top-of-rack (ToR) or end-of-row (EoR) deployments, the Z9000 switch facilitates direct connectivity to compute and storage resources, minimizing the need for intermediate aggregation layers and reducing latency. Its substantial switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps and forwarding rate of 1.92 billion packets per second ensure that even the most intensive traffic flows are handled with ease. The switch is built to integrate into Dell's advanced networking fabric solutions, enabling the creation of scalable, resilient, and automated data center networks. While often deployed as a Layer 3 switch, the specific feature set can depend on the installed firmware. However, its core design emphasizes high-speed packet processing and massive port density. The Dell K9N70 is a critical component for modern data centers aiming to support virtualization, cloud computing, big data analytics, and other bandwidth-intensive applications, providing the necessary infrastructure to drive performance and efficiency.

Condition: Refurbished