210-AESX - Dell EMC Z9100-ON 32-Port 100GbE Switch

Dell EMC Networking Z9100-ON (210-AESX): 32x QSFP28 100GbE + 2x SFP+ Layer 3 managed data center switch with 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and OS9.

The Dell 210-AESX is the manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC Networking Z9100-ON, a 1U high-density, high-performance fixed switch purpose-built for data center and high-performance computing environments. It provides 32 QSFP28 ports that can be flexibly configured for 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, or 10GbE operation, plus two additional 10GbE/1GbE SFP+ ports, giving network architects a scalable path to 100Gbps in the data center core. Leveraging a non-blocking, cut-through switching architecture, the Z9100-ON delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with a 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and sub-500ns latency. This specific SKU (210-AESX) ships with two hot-swappable AC power supplies, standard (I/O-to-PSU) airflow, and Dell Networking OS9 pre-installed, making it well suited for spine/leaf, ToR, and EoR deployments in enterprise and cloud data centers.

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Manufacturer Part Number: 210-AESX
• Product Family: Dell EMC Networking / PowerSwitch
• Product Series: Z-Series
• Model: Z9100-ON
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Fixed Ethernet Switch
• Primary Ports: 32x QSFP28 ports (10/25/40/50/100GbE configurable)
• Additional Ports: 2x SFP+ ports (10GbE/1GbE/100MbE)
• Management Ports: 1x MicroUSB-B console, 1x RS-232/RJ45 serial console, 1x 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet management port, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 4400 Mpps (full duplex)
• Latency: Sub 500ns
• MAC Address Table: 136,000 entries
• Packet Buffer Memory: 16MB
• CPU / Memory: Rangeley CPU with 8GB DDR3 RAM
• Operating System: Dell Networking OS9 (pre-installed); OS10 optional on other SKUs
• Power Supplies: 2x hot-swappable AC PSUs
• Power Consumption: Max 605W / Typical 195W
• Cooling: 5x hot-swappable fan modules
• Airflow Direction: I/O panel to PSU (standard/normal airflow)
• Authentication/Security: RADIUS, TACACS+ support
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Weight: 9.98 kg
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 434 x 462 x 44 mm (1U)
• Installation: Supports ONIE (Open Network Install Environment)

• 32x QSFP28 ports configurable for 100/50/40/25/10GbE speeds
• 2x additional SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE connectivity
• Non-blocking, cut-through switching architecture for line-rate L2/L3 forwarding
• 6.4 Tbps switching I/O bandwidth in full duplex
• Sub-500ns latency for demanding low-latency workloads
• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for redundancy
• Five hot-swappable fan modules with configurable airflow direction
• Dell Networking OS9 pre-installed with support for VLT, VRF-lite, and jumbo frames
• ONIE support for zero-touch installation of alternate network operating systems
• 128 link aggregation groups with up to 16 members per LAG
• 1U compact form factor for space-efficient rack deployment
• MicroUSB-B and RJ45 console ports plus dedicated Ethernet management port

Designed for high-throughput data center core, spine, and top-of-rack switching deployments.

• Data center spine or core switching for 100GbE fabric aggregation
• Top-of-rack (ToR) or end-of-row (EoR) switching for server racks
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Cloud and virtualization network fabrics requiring high port density
• Migration path from 10/25/40GbE to 100GbE core infrastructure
• Multi-chassis link aggregation (VLT) for network redundancy
• Software-defined data center (SDDC) network automation environments

• High-density 32-port 100GbE data center switching
• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity for demanding workloads
• Sub-500ns latency for performance-sensitive applications
• Redundant hot-swappable PSUs improve uptime
• Flexible port speeds ease migration to 100Gbps
• Compact 1U design conserves valuable rack space

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 434 x 462 x 44 mm
• Weight: 9.98 kg
• Airflow: I/O panel to PSU (standard/normal airflow)

Per available documentation, this switch is validated for use with:

• Dell Networking OS9 and OS10 operating systems
• 100GbE QSFP28 optical transceivers and passive DAC cables
• QSFP28 to 4xSFP28 breakout cables (100GbE to 4x25GbE)
• QSFP+ 40GbE optical transceivers and passive DAC cables
• QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ breakout cables (40GbE to 4x10GbE)
• MTP to LC fiber breakout cable kits for the Z9100 series
• Dell ReadyRails rack mounting rail kits (sold separately)
• Dell EMC Networking S-Series switches within the same data center fabric refresh

Note: Rail kits and certain optics are sold separately and are not included by default with all 210-AESX units; verify airflow direction (normal) compatibility when selecting fan and PSU modules.

• Dell EMC Networking Z9100-ON switch unit
• 2x AC power supply units (pre-installed)
• 5x fan modules (pre-installed, normal airflow)

Q: What switch does the Dell part number 210-AESX refer to?

A: 210-AESX is the Dell manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC Networking Z9100-ON, a 32-port 100GbE Layer 3 managed data center switch.

Q: How many ports does the 210-AESX have?

A: It has 32 fixed QSFP28 ports configurable for 10/25/40/50/100GbE, plus 2 additional SFP+ ports supporting 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE.

Q: What is the switching capacity of this switch?

A: The Z9100-ON provides 6.4 Tbps of switching I/O bandwidth in full duplex mode.

Q: What operating system does the 210-AESX run?

A: This SKU ships with Dell Networking OS9 pre-installed; other Z9100-ON SKUs support Dell OS10 as an alternative.

Q: What power supplies come with the 210-AESX?

A: It includes two hot-swappable AC power supply units along with five hot-swappable fan modules.

Q: What is the airflow direction for 210-AESX?

A: This SKU uses standard (normal) airflow, moving from the I/O panel to the power supply side.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for this switch?

A: The switch is rated for operation between 0°C and 45°C, with a storage temperature range of -40°C to 70°C.

Q: Does the 210-AESX support link aggregation and VLT?

A: Yes, it supports up to 128 link aggregation groups with up to 16 members per LAG, plus multi-chassis link aggregation (VLT) for redundancy.