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Dell KC8Y6 Z9100-ON -Port + 34-Port QSFP28 SFP+ Layer 3 Switch
- High-density 100GbE and 10GbE connectivity
- Supports up to 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- Includes 4 x 10GbE SFP+ ports for flexible uplinks or downlinks
- Open Networking (ON) platform for flexibility and automation
- Layer 3 routing capabilities
- Low latency for high-performance applications
- Deep buffering for handling traffic bursts
- Designed for data center aggregation and core
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Product Overview
The Dell KC8Y6 Z9100-ON is a high-performance, fixed-configuration 100GbE switch designed for demanding data center and campus network aggregation. It features a high port density with QSFP28 and SFP+ interfaces.
Technical Information
| Product Type | 100GbE Data Center Switch |
| Model | Dell Z9100-ON |
| Ports | 32 x 100GbE QSFP28, 4 x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 6.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 5.06 Bpps |
Additional Specifications
| Latency | Sub-microsecond |
| Management | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, Open Networking OS |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Product Description
The Dell Z9100-ON (KC8Y6) is a powerful, high-density switch engineered for the most demanding network environments, particularly within modern data centers and high-performance campus networks. It offers a significant aggregation capability with its 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28), providing massive bandwidth for server connectivity, storage networks, and inter-switch links. The inclusion of 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports adds flexibility, allowing for connections to legacy equipment or specific uplink requirements. Operating on Dell's Open Networking (ON) platform, the Z9100-ON provides a flexible and programmable infrastructure. This allows organizations to deploy various network operating systems (NOS) and leverage automation tools for simplified management and faster service deployment. The switch supports advanced Layer 3 routing protocols, enabling efficient traffic management and network segmentation, crucial for large-scale data center architectures and spine-leaf designs. With its exceptionally low latency and deep buffering capabilities, the Z9100-ON is optimized for performance-sensitive applications, including high-frequency trading, big data analytics, and virtualized environments. Its 1U rackmount form factor makes it suitable for dense deployments where space is at a premium. The combination of high throughput, low latency, and open programmability makes this switch a compelling choice for organizations looking to build scalable and agile network infrastructures.
