210-AETB - Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9100-ON 32-Port 100GbE Switch

Dell EMC Z9100-ON 1U Layer 3 switch with 32x QSFP28 100GbE ports plus 2x SFP+ ports, non-blocking 6.4Tbps fabric for data center core/spine.

The Dell 210-AETB is the manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9100-ON, a 1U rack-mountable, high-density fixed switch built for high-performance data center and campus core environments. It offers flexible port configurations including 32x 100GbE (QSFP28), 64x 50GbE, 32x 40GbE, 128x 25GbE, or 128x 10GbE, plus 2 additional SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE uplinks. Leveraging a non-blocking switching architecture, the switch delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with sub-500ns latency and up to 6.4Tbps of full-duplex switching I/O bandwidth. It ships with 2 redundant, hot-swappable AC PSUs and 5 hot-swappable fans, runs Dell EMC Networking OS9 by default (with OS10 support), and includes VLT, mVLT, VRF-lite, and Open Automation Framework features, making it ideal for Active Fabric leaf/spine deployments, 100Gbps migration, and software-defined data center builds.

• Manufacturer: Dell (Dell EMC / Dell Technologies)
• Product Family: Dell EMC PowerSwitch
• Product Series: Z-Series
• Model: Z9100-ON
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Fixed Ethernet Switch
• Fixed Ports: 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
• Uplink Ports: 2 x SFP+ 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE ports
• Port Flexibility: Configurable as 32x100GbE, 64x50GbE, 32x40GbE, 128x25GbE, or 128x10GbE
• Switching Capacity: Up to 6.4 Tbps full-duplex switching I/O bandwidth
• Forwarding Rate: Approximately 4400 Mpps full duplex (third-party listed; some sources cite up to 3300 Mpps)
• Latency: Sub 500ns line-rate latency
• MAC Address Table: Approximately 136,000 entries
• Packet Buffer Memory: 16MB (per third-party spec listing)
• CPU Memory: 8GB (per third-party spec listing)
• Operating System: Dell EMC Networking OS9 (default); supports OS10 and ONIE-based third-party NOS
• Management Ports: 1x RJ45 console (RS232), 1x 10/100/1000BaseT management, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Micro-USB Type-B console
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP-4, IPv4/IPv6 routing, VRF-lite
• L2 Features: VLT, multi-chassis VLT (mVLT), PFC, DCBX, ETS, jumbo frames, LAG (128 groups, 16 members/group)
• Power Supply: 2 x redundant, hot-swappable AC (or DC) PSUs
• Max Power Consumption: 605 Watts
• Typical Power Consumption: 195 Watts
• Cooling: 5 hot-swappable fan modules, front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
• Dimensions: 434 x 320 x 44 mm (17.09 x 12.60 x 1.74 in), 1RU
• Weight: Approximately 22 lbs (9.98 kg) per third-party listing
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Mounting: Tool-less ReadyRails rack mounting system
• Warranty: Standard Dell warranty; refurbished units commonly sold with 1-year replacement warranty (third-party)

• 32 fixed QSFP28 ports supporting flexible 10/25/40/50/100GbE speeds
• Non-blocking switching architecture delivering line-rate L2/L3 forwarding
• Up to 6.4 Tbps of full-duplex switching I/O bandwidth
• Sub-500ns latency for high-performance, low-latency workloads
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for high availability
• Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) and multi-chassis VLT (mVLT) for L2 multipathing
• Supports Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for alternate NOS installation
• VRF-lite for L3 traffic isolation across tenants
• Priority-based flow control (PFC), DCBX, and ETS for DCB environments
• Open Automation Framework for simplified provisioning and configuration
• Power-efficient operation rated up to 45°C ambient temperature
• Tool-less ReadyRails mounting kit for fast rack installation

Designed for high-performance data center core, spine, and top-of-rack deployments requiring dense 100GbE connectivity.

• Data center spine or core switch in leaf-spine (Active Fabric) architectures
• Top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation for high-density server racks
• End-of-row (EoR) aggregation switching for large-scale networks
• Migration path from 10/40GbE to 100GbE data center fabrics
• High-performance computing (HPC) and research network backbones
• Enterprise campus core networking requiring high throughput
• Software-defined data center (SDDC) fabric underlay switching

• High-density 100GbE ports save rack space
• Non-blocking fabric ensures consistent performance
• Redundant PSUs/fans maximize uptime
• Flexible port speeds ease migration planning
• Sub-500ns latency suits latency-sensitive apps
• Open networking (ONIE) enables NOS flexibility

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 434 x 320 x 44 mm / 17.09 x 12.60 x 1.74 in
• Weight: Approximately 22 lbs (9.98 kg)
• Airflow Options: I/O panel to PSU or PSU to I/O panel (front-to-back / back-to-front)

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• Dell EMC Networking OS9 operating system
• Dell EMC Networking OS10 operating system
• ONIE-compatible third-party network operating systems
• QSFP28 100GbE optical and DAC transceivers
• QSFP+ 40GbE optical and DAC transceivers
• SFP28 25GbE breakout cables
• SFP+ 10GbE/1GbE transceivers
• Z9100 Cable Breakout Kits (MTP to LC, various fiber types)
• Dell EMC ReadyRails mounting rail kits
• Dell EMC Networking S4048 S-Series switches in mixed-fabric deployments

Note: Compatibility details are drawn from Dell's official spec sheet and third-party resellers; specific transceiver and cable part numbers should be verified against the current Dell Networking Transceiver and Cable Guide.

• Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9100-ON switch unit
• 2 x AC (or DC) power supply units
• 5 x fan modules (pre-installed)
• ReadyRails mounting rail kit (tool-less)
• Documentation/quick start guide (varies by seller; transceivers and cables sold separately)

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

A: 210-AETB is Dell's manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9100-ON, a 1U 32-port 100GbE fixed switch with 2 SFP+ ports and dual AC PSUs running Dell Networking OS9.

Q: How many ports does the Z9100-ON (210-AETB) have?

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

Q: What is the switching capacity of this Dell switch?

A: According to Dell's spec sheet and third-party listings, the switch delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of full-duplex switching I/O bandwidth using a non-blocking architecture.

Q: What operating systems does the 210-AETB support?

A: It ships with Dell EMC Networking OS9 by default, supports Dell EMC Networking OS10, and is ONIE-compatible for installing select third-party network operating systems.

Q: What is the power consumption of the Z9100-ON?

A: Per Dell's official spec sheet, maximum power consumption is 605 Watts, with typical power consumption around 195 Watts.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of this switch?

A: Per Dell's installation guide, the unit measures 434 x 320 x 44 mm (17.09 x 12.60 x 1.74 inches) in a 1U form factor, and third-party sources list its weight at approximately 22 lbs (9.98 kg).

Q: Does the switch support redundant power and cooling?

A: Yes, it includes 2 hot-swappable AC (or DC) power supply units and 5 hot-swappable fan modules for high availability, per Dell's official documentation.

Q: What is the typical use case for the Z9100-ON switch?

A: It's commonly deployed as a leaf or spine switch in data center Active Fabric architectures, and per StorageReview, it was notably used to power SCinet, described as the "World's Fastest Network."