210-AETE - Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON 32x QSFP28 100GbE Switch

Dell 210-AETE Z9100-ON is a 1U Layer 3 managed switch with 32 QSFP28 100GbE ports and 2 SFP+ ports for high-density data center core networking.

The Dell 210-AETE is the manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC/Dell Technologies PowerSwitch Z9100-ON, a compact 1U fixed-configuration data center switch. It is designed for high-performance computing and data center core/aggregation deployments, offering flexible port density: up to 32 ports of 100GbE (QSFP28), 64 ports of 50GbE, 32 ports of 40GbE, 128 ports of 25GbE, or 128 ports of 10GbE via breakout cabling, plus two fixed SFP+ ports supporting 10GbE/1GbE. Built on a non-blocking switching architecture, the Z9100-ON delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, supports Dell's Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for flexible OS deployment (OS9 or OS10), and includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for high availability. It is well suited for enterprises and hyperscale environments migrating to 100Gbps core connectivity.

• Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
• Product Family: Dell EMC Networking / PowerSwitch Z-Series
• Product Series: Z9100-ON
• Model: Z9100-ON
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
• Primary Ports: 32x QSFP28 100GbE ports (also supports 50/40/25/10GbE via breakout)
• Uplink Ports: 2x SFP+ 10GbE/1GbE ports
• Management Ports: 1x RJ45 console/RS232, 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T management, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Micro-USB Type-B console
• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (Full Duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 4400 Mpps (Full Duplex) per some sources; 3300 Mpps per Dell spec sheet
• Latency: Sub-500ns
• MAC Address Table: 136,000 entries
• IPv4/IPv6 Routes: 136K IPv4 Unicast, 68K IPv6 Unicast, 68K IPv4 Multicast
• CPU: Intel Atom Processor C2538, Quad-Core, 2.4GHz
• Memory: 8GB SO-DIMM DDR3L-1600 with ECC
• Storage: 32GB (16GB usable) mSATA SSD
• Operating System: Dell EMC OS9 or OS10 (ONIE-enabled, supports alternate NOS)
• Power Supply: 2x Redundant, hot-swappable 750W AC PSUs
• Power Consumption: Max 605W, Typical 195W
• Airflow: Standard (I/O to PSU) or Reverse (PSU to I/O), field configurable
• Dimensions: 1.72"H x 17.1"W x 18"D (1RU)
• Weight: 22 lbs (9.98 kg)
• 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)
• Certifications: UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60825-1/2, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10/1040.11
• Warranty: 3-Year limited hardware warranty (typical reseller offering); Dell ProSupport available

• 32 fixed QSFP28 ports supporting 100/50/40/25/10GbE via breakout cables
• 2 additional SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE data access
• Non-blocking architecture delivering line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding
• 6.4 Tbps switching I/O bandwidth in full duplex mode
• Sub-500ns latency for high-speed data center traffic
• Supports Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for flexible OS choice
• Multi-chassis link aggregation (VLT/mVLT) for redundancy and load balancing
• VRF-lite for Layer 3 traffic isolation across tenants
• Priority-based Flow Control (PFC), DCBX, and ETS for DCB environments
• 128 link aggregation groups with up to sixteen members per group
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for high availability
• Jumbo frame support for large data transfers

Designed for high-density 100GbE data center core, aggregation, and spine-leaf network deployments.

• Data center core and spine-leaf network fabric aggregation
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Enterprise network backbone requiring 100GbE uplinks
• Migration path from 10/25/40GbE to 100GbE core connectivity
• Hyperconverged infrastructure and virtualization environments requiring low latency
• Cloud service provider and hosting environments needing high port density
• Storage area network (SAN) convergence with high-speed Ethernet fabrics

• High 6.4 Tbps switching capacity for demanding workloads
• Flexible port speeds from 10GbE up to 100GbE
• Low sub-500ns latency for time-sensitive applications
• Open Networking support via ONIE for OS flexibility
• Redundant power and cooling for high availability
• Compact 1U design conserves valuable rack space

• Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72"H x 17.1"W x 18"D
• Weight: 22 lbs (9.98 kg)
• Airflow Options: Standard (I/O-to-PSU) or Reverse (PSU-to-I/O)

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

• Dell EMC OS9 network operating system
• Dell EMC OS10 Enterprise network operating system
• 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 active optical and passive DAC cables
• 100GbE QSFP28 to 4xSFP28 breakout cables (25GbE)
• 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical and passive DAC cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ breakout cables (10GbE)
• Z9100 Cable Breakout Kits (MTP to LC, multiple configurations)
• Dell ReadyRails tool-less rack mounting system
• Dell PowerEdge servers in converged data center deployments (per distributor compatibility listings)

Note: Transceivers and optics are not included by default and must be ordered separately; compatibility may vary by firmware version (OS9 vs OS10).

• Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON switch unit
• 2x AC power supply units (PSUs)
• Rail kit / ReadyRails mounting hardware
• Console cable

Q: What product does Dell MPN 210-AETE refer to?

A: 210-AETE is the Dell manufacturer part number for the PowerSwitch Z9100-ON, a 32-port QSFP28 100GbE Layer 3 managed switch with 2 additional SFP+ ports.

Q: What is the switching capacity of the Dell 210-AETE (Z9100-ON)?

A: According to distributor and manufacturer documentation, the switch offers a switching I/O bandwidth of 6.4 Tbps in full duplex mode.

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

A: The switch ships with support for Dell EMC OS9 or OS10, and supports ONIE for installing alternate open network operating systems.

Q: What port speed configurations are available on this switch?

A: The 32 QSFP28 ports can be configured for 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, or 25GbE (via breakout cables), plus 2 fixed SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE.

Q: What CPU and memory does the Z9100-ON use?

A: Per a hardware teardown report, the switch uses an Intel Atom C2538 quad-core processor at 2.4GHz with 8GB of DDR3L SO-DIMM memory with ECC.

Q: What is the power consumption of the 210-AETE switch?

A: The switch has a maximum power consumption of 605 Watts and a typical power consumption of 195 Watts, per Dell's official specification sheet.

Q: Does the 210-AETE include transceivers or optics?

A: No, based on distributor listings, transceivers are not included by default and must be ordered separately based on connectivity needs.

Q: What is the physical size and weight of the switch?

A: The unit is a 1U rack-mountable switch measuring 1.72"H x 17.1"W x 18"D and weighing approximately 22 lbs (9.98 kg).