210-AFRS - Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6100-ON Modular Switch

Dell EMC S6100-ON (210-AFRS) 2U modular 10/25/40/50/100GbE ToR switch, 4 I/O slots, 2 SFP+ ports, 6.4Tbps switching, dual hot-swap PSUs for data centers.

The Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6100-ON (MPN 210-AFRS) is a high-performance 2U modular top-of-rack (ToR) switch purpose-built for data center and high-performance computing environments. It supports 10/25/40/50/100GbE speeds through four open module slots that accept QSFP28, QSFP+, or CXP-based I/O cards, plus two fixed SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE uplinks. When fully populated, the chassis can deliver up to 32 ports of 100GbE, 64 ports of 50GbE or 40GbE, or 128 ports of 25GbE/10GbE via breakout cabling. The switch offers a 6.4Tbps switching capacity, 4400Mpps forwarding rate, and ultra-low L2/L3 latency, making it suitable for spine, leaf, and aggregation roles. It runs Dell EMC Networking OS9 or third-party network operating systems via ONIE, and includes dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and four hot-swappable, direction-selectable fan modules for redundancy and airflow flexibility.

• Manufacturer: Dell EMC (Dell Technologies)
• Product Family: Dell EMC Networking / PowerSwitch
• Product Series: S-Series
• Model: S6100-ON
• Product Type: 10/25/40/50/100GbE Modular Top-of-Rack (ToR) Switch
• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Fixed Ports: 2x SFP+ ports (10GbE/1GbE/100MbE)
• Module Slots: 4 open I/O module slots
• Max Port Density: Up to 32x100GbE QSFP28, 64x50GbE, 64x40GbE, or 128x25GbE/10GbE via breakout
• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 4400 Mpps (Full Duplex)
• Latency: L2: 300ns, L3: 400ns
• MAC Address Table: 160,000 entries
• Power Supply: Two hot-swappable AC or DC power supply units (1100W AC per PSU, per reseller documentation)
• Max Power Consumption: 750 Watts
• Typical Power Consumption: 350 Watts
• Cooling: Four hot-swappable fan modules with selectable I/O-to-PSU or PSU-to-I/O airflow
• Management Ports: 1x RJ45 console/management (RS232), 1x Gigabit RJ45 management, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Micro USB-B
• Operating System: Dell EMC Networking OS9; supports third-party NOS via ONIE
• PoE Support: Not supported
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Non-operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.40 x 20 x 3.41 inches
• Rack Compliance: Earthquake Zone 4 compliant with ReadyRails four-post mounting
• Warranty: Varies by seller; refurbished units commonly offered with 1-year replacement warranty (per third-party resellers)

• Modular 2U chassis with four open I/O slots for flexible port configurations
• Supports 10/25/40/50/100GbE speeds across QSFP28, QSFP+, and CXP-based line cards
• Two fixed SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE uplink or management connectivity
• 6.4Tbps switching capacity for high-throughput data center traffic
• 4400 Mpps forwarding rate enabling fast full-duplex packet processing
• Ultra-low L2 (300ns) and L3 (400ns) latency for latency-sensitive workloads
• Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies for power redundancy
• Four hot-swappable fan modules with selectable airflow direction
• ONIE support allows installation of third-party network operating systems
• Dell EMC Networking OS9 provides advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 feature support
• Multiple management interfaces including RS232 console, Gigabit management, USB and Micro USB
• Rack-mountable design engineered for high-density data center deployments

Built for high-density, high-speed switching in modern data center and high-performance computing network architectures.

• Top-of-rack (ToR) switching within data center server racks
• Spine or leaf switch role in leaf-spine network fabric designs
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnect
• Aggregation switching for 25/40/50/100GbE server and storage connectivity
• Deployment with third-party network operating systems via ONIE in SDN environments
• Enterprise or cloud provider data center backbone infrastructure
• High-throughput storage network transport for demanding workloads

• High 6.4Tbps switching capacity for demanding workloads
• Flexible modular I/O supports multiple GbE speeds
• Dual hot-swap PSUs ensure power redundancy
• Selectable airflow direction for flexible rack cooling
• ONIE support enables choice of network operating system
• Ultra-low latency improves application response times

• Form Factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.40 x 20 x 3.41 inches
• Airflow Options: Selectable normal (I/O-to-PSU) or reverse (PSU-to-I/O) airflow

Per available documentation, this product is validated for:

• Dell EMC Networking OS9 (also referred to as Dell Networking OS / FTOS)
• ONIE-compatible third-party network operating systems
• I/O module: 8x 10/25/40/50/100GbE QSFP28 port card
• I/O module: 16x 10/40GbE QSFP+ port card
• I/O module: 4x 10/25/40/50/100GbE QSFP28 + 4x100GbE CXP combo card
• Dell ReadyRails four-post rack mounting kit
• Hot-swappable fan modules (normal or reverse airflow variants)
• Hot-swappable AC or DC power supply units
• QSFP28/QSFP+/SFP+ optical transceivers and direct-attach copper (DAC) cables

Note: Compatibility is limited to the Dell EMC/PowerSwitch S-Series ecosystem; I/O module type, fan, and PSU airflow direction must match the ordered chassis configuration, and mixed airflow directions are not supported.

• Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6100-ON 2U chassis
• Two hot-swappable AC or DC power supply units (configuration dependent)
• Four hot-swappable fan modules
• ReadyRails rack mounting hardware
• Grounding lug assembly and mounting screws (per installation guide)

Q: What does the Dell MPN 210-AFRS refer to?

A: 210-AFRS is the Dell manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC PowerSwitch (Networking) S6100-ON, a 2U modular 10/25/40/50/100GbE top-of-rack switch confirmed via official Dell documentation.

Q: How many ports does the S6100-ON support?

A: The switch has four open I/O module slots and two fixed SFP+ ports; when fully populated it can support up to 32 ports of 100GbE, 64 ports of 50/40GbE, or 128 ports of 25/10GbE via breakout cabling, per Dell's official installation guide.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the 210-AFRS?

A: According to reseller-verified specifications, the switch delivers a 6.4Tbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 4400 Mpps in full duplex mode.

Q: Does the 210-AFRS support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A: No. Third-party documentation confirms this model does not support PoE, making it intended for environments where PoE is not required.

Q: What operating systems can run on the S6100-ON?

A: The switch ships with Dell EMC Networking OS9 and also supports Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), allowing installation of compatible third-party network operating systems.

Q: What are the power and cooling specifications?

A: Per the official Dell spec sheet, maximum power consumption is 750 Watts with typical consumption around 350 Watts, and the chassis uses two hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies along with four hot-swappable fan modules with selectable airflow direction.

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

A: The official Dell installation guide specifies an operating ambient temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with 5–85% non-condensing humidity.

Q: What management interfaces are available on the 210-AFRS?

A: The switch includes one RJ45 console port with RS232 signaling, one RJ45 Gigabit management port, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, and one Micro USB-B port, as documented in Dell's official manuals.