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Dell K9N70 Force10 Z-Series Z9000 32x QSFP+ Port 40GBase-X Switch
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
