Description
Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON 32-Port 100GbE 2-Port 10Gbe Data Center Switch – OS10 Enterprise
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON is a high-performance, fixed-configuration 1RU switch built for modern data center environments. Designed to deliver flexible, low-latency connectivity for top-of-rack, spine, or aggregation deployments, the Z9100-ON combines 32× QSFP28 100GbE ports with 2× SFP+ 10GbE interfaces for maximum scalability. Running Dell EMC’s OS10 Enterprise Edition (version 10.5.2.9) under a perpetual license, this unit offers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, VXLAN support, and open networking programmability.
Specifications
- Model: Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON
- Hardware Version: A01
- Processor Architecture: x86_64 (Intel Atom C2538 platform)
- Operating System: Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise (v10.5.2.9, Build 10.5.2.9.390)
- License Type: Perpetual / Unlimited Duration
- Ports: 32× 100GbE QSFP28 + 2× 10GbE SFP+ interfaces
- Throughput: Up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 4.8 Bpps
- Latency: Sub-600 nanoseconds
- Airflow Direction: Reverse (port-to-power)
- Power Supplies: 2× Dell Z9100-ON-PWR-1-AC-R (redundant, hot-swappable)
- Fan Trays: 5× Dell Z9100-ON-FANTRAY-R modules (redundant, hot-swappable)
- Management Interfaces: 1× RJ45 console, 1× management Ethernet, 1× USB
- System BIOS: 3.23.0.0-8
- Dimensions: 1U rackmount, 17.3″ × 1.7″ × 18.1″
Performance Overview
The Z9100-ON is engineered for data centers that demand high-density, high-speed interconnects with exceptional scalability and software flexibility. Its 100GbE ports can be easily breakout-configured into 4× 25GbE or 10GbE lanes, allowing seamless migration between speeds. With OS10 Enterprise, network administrators gain access to advanced routing, automation, telemetry, and API-based programmability features for streamlined SDN integration.
System Health & Diagnostics
- POST Results: All tests passed (DRAM, NVRAM, PCI, HDD, ECC)
- Active Alarms: None – No critical, major, or minor alerts
- Power Supply Status: Both PSUs up and stable (reverse airflow configuration)
- Mounting: Sliding Rail Kit Included
- Fan Trays: All 5 fan modules operational, speed between 6200–6500 RPM
- System Identifier: C65Q363
Use Case
Ideal for data center aggregation, spine-leaf architectures, and large-scale cloud deployments. The Z9100-ON offers unmatched port density and performance in a compact 1U chassis, supporting high-bandwidth workloads like virtualization clusters, AI/ML data pipelines, and high-frequency trading environments.
Condition
Refurbished / Fully Tested.
Unit has passed all Dell diagnostics and POST memory, PCI, and system tests. OS10 Enterprise license is active and perpetual. Fans, power supplies, and optical ports fully functional. Professionally cleaned and firmware-updated. Minor cosmetic wear may be present.
