210-AGMS - Dell PowerSwitch S6010-ON 32-Port 40GbE Switch

Dell 210-AGMS is the S6010-ON, a 1U ToR switch with 32 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, breakout to 96x10GbE, L2/L3 routing, and up to 2.56 Tbps switching capacity.

The Dell 210-AGMS is the manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC/PowerSwitch Networking S6010-ON, a high-density 1U Top-of-Rack (ToR) open networking switch built for data center and cloud environments. It provides 32 fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports that can operate natively at 40GbE or be broken out into 96x10GbE ports using splitter cables, along with additional high-speed uplink capability. The switch delivers up to 2.56 Tbps of non-blocking, full-duplex switching bandwidth with sub-600ns cut-through latency, making it suitable for wire-speed east-west traffic in leaf-spine fabrics. It supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality including OSPF, BGP, VRF-lite, VLT/MVLT multi-chassis link aggregation, and VXLAN gateway capability. Running Dell's modular FTOS/OS9/OS10 software, it is designed for enterprise, cloud, and Web 2.0 data center deployments requiring scalable, redundant, and hot-swappable ToR infrastructure.

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Product Line: Dell EMC / PowerSwitch Networking (S Series)
• Product Series: S6010-ON
• Model: S6010-ON
• Product Type: Layer 2/3 Open Networking ToR Switch
• Ports: 32 x 40GbE QSFP+ (fixed), breakout to 96 x 10GbE via splitter cables
• Switching Bandwidth: Up to 2.56 Tbps full-duplex I/O bandwidth
• Latency: Sub-600 ns cut-through switching under full load
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Layer Support: Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 (IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, VRF-lite)
• Multipath/Aggregation: Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) and Multi-VLT (MVLT)
• Overlay Networking: VXLAN gateway functionality for bridging virtualized and non-virtualized networks
• Operating System: Dell Networking OS9 / OS10 (modular FTOS-based software)
• Power Supplies: Two hot-swappable AC power supply units
• Cooling: Five hot-swappable fan subsystems
• Power Consumption: Up to approximately 411 Watts (maximum)
• Chassis Depth: 18.11 inches (460 mm)
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
• Operating Temperature: Up to 113°F (45°C) ambient
• Console/Management Interfaces: RJ-45 console/management port, Micro-USB console port, USB 2.0 Type A
• Weight: Approximately 16.12 lb (7.33 kg)
• Support/Warranty: Dell ProSupport options available
• Airflow Options: Normal and reverse airflow variants available
• Automation: Open Automation Framework for automated provisioning and configuration

• 32 fixed QSFP+ ports supporting native 40GbE or 96x10GbE breakout
• Up to 2.56 Tbps non-blocking, full-duplex switching capacity
• Sub-600 ns cut-through latency for line-rate performance
• Full Layer 2/Layer 3 support with OSPF, BGP, and VRF-lite
• VLT and Multi-VLT for multi-chassis link aggregation
• VXLAN gateway for bridging virtualized and physical networks
• Modular Dell Networking OS (FTOS/OS9/OS10) for stability and serviceability
• Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules
• Open Automation Framework for simplified provisioning
• Jumbo frame support for large data transfers
• 1U rack-mountable design optimized for Top-of-Rack deployment
• Available in normal and reverse airflow configurations

Designed for high-density, low-latency 10/40GbE connectivity in modern data center fabrics.

• Top-of-Rack (ToR) switching in enterprise and cloud data centers
• Leaf switch role in spine-leaf network fabric architectures
• High-density 10GbE server connectivity via 40GbE breakout cabling
• East-west traffic switching for virtualized and cloud workloads
• iSCSI and converged LAN/SAN storage networking
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Open networking deployments using disaggregated hardware/software model

• High port density in compact 1U form factor
• Non-blocking wire-speed switching performance
• Flexible 40GbE or 10GbE breakout connectivity
• Redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling
• Advanced L2/L3 routing for complex networks
• Open, automatable software-defined operation

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Chassis Depth: 18.11 inches (460 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 16.12 lb (7.33 kg)
• Cooling: Five hot-swappable fan subsystems (normal or reverse airflow)

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

• Dell-qualified 40GbE QSFP+ LM4 duplex transceivers (150m MMF / 1km SMF reach)
• Dell-qualified 40GbE QSFP+ SM4 duplex transceivers (220m MMF reach)
• QSFP+ to SFP/SFP+ adapter (QSA) for 1GbE/10GbE connectivity
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x10GbE SFP+ active optical breakout cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x10GbE SFP+ passive copper breakout cables
• MTP to MTP OM3/OM4 fiber cabling
• Dell EMC Storage Spaces Direct Ready Nodes (RoCE v2/RDMA deployments)
• Dell PowerEdge servers in data center rack deployments

Note: Optics and cables must be ordered separately; consult the official Dell S6010-ON Specification Sheet for the complete qualified optics and cable list.

• Dell PowerSwitch/Networking S6010-ON switch unit
• Two AC power supply units (as configured)
• Fan subsystem modules (pre-installed)
• RJ-45 to DB-9 console adapter cable (per setup guide)

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

A: 210-AGMS is the Dell manufacturer part number for the Dell EMC/PowerSwitch Networking S6010-ON, a 32-port 40GbE QSFP+ Layer 2/3 Top-of-Rack switch.

Q: How many ports does the S6010-ON (210-AGMS) provide?

A: It provides 32 fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports, which can also be broken out into 96 x 10GbE ports using splitter cables.

Q: What is the switching capacity of the S6010-ON?

A: The switch supports up to 2.56 Tbps of full-duplex switching I/O bandwidth with non-blocking, line-rate performance.

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?

A: It supports OSPF, BGP, VRF-lite, and full IPv4/IPv6 routing capabilities for data center network segmentation.

Q: Does the S6010-ON support VXLAN?

A: Yes, it includes VXLAN gateway functionality to bridge virtualized overlay networks with non-virtualized networks at line rate.

Q: What operating software does this switch run?

A: The S6010-ON runs Dell's modular Networking OS (FTOS-based, including OS9/OS10) providing stability, monitoring, and serviceability features.

Q: Are the optics and transceivers included with the switch?

A: No, according to Dell's installation guide, optical modules and cables must be ordered separately as optional components.

Q: Is the S6010-ON suitable for spine-leaf data center architectures?

A: Yes, its 1U form factor, high port density, low latency, and VLT/MVLT support make it well suited as a leaf switch in spine-leaf fabrics.