3CHWG - Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6010-ON 32-Port 40GbE Switch

Dell EMC Networking S6010-ON: 32-port 40GbE QSFP+ Layer 2/3 open networking switch for high-density data center top-of-rack deployments.

The Dell EMC Networking S6010-ON (MPN: 3CHWG) is a high-performance, 1U rack-mountable, disaggregated open networking switch designed for modern data center top-of-rack and spine deployments. It provides 32 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports that can alternatively be configured to deliver up to 96 ports of 10GbE plus 8 additional 40GbE ports via breakout cabling. Built on the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), the S6010-ON supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switching with advanced routing (OSPF, BGP), VLT/Multi-VLT multipathing, VxLAN gateway functionality, Data Center Bridging, and Priority Flow Control. With a 2.56 Tbps switching capacity and sub-600ns latency, it is engineered for cloud computing, virtualization, and high-throughput enterprise networking environments requiring scalability and low-latency performance.

• Manufacturer: Dell EMC / Dell Technologies
• Product Family: PowerSwitch
• Product Series: S6000
• Model: S6010-ON
• Product Type: Layer 2/3 Open Networking Ethernet Switch
• Ports: 32 x fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports (configurable to 96x10GbE + 8x40GbE)
• Switching Capacity: Up to 2.56 Tbps full-duplex throughput
• Forwarding Rate: Approximately 1462 Mpps
• Latency: Sub-600ns
• MAC Address Table Size: 160,000 entries
• Management Ports: 1 RJ45 console/management port (RS232), 1 USB 2.0 Type A, 1 USB 2.0 Type B
• Power Supply: 2 x redundant, hot-swappable 460W AC PSUs, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption (Typical): 274 Watts
• Power Consumption (Maximum): 411 Watts
• PoE Support: Not supported
• Operating System: ONIE-based Open Networking OS (supports Dell OS9/OS10 and third-party NOS)
• Airflow: Front-to-back (I/O to PSU), standard
• Dimensions: 1RU, 1.71 x 17.08 x 18.11 inches
• Weight: 16.12 lbs (7.32 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
• Rack Mounting: ReadyRails tool-less rack mounting system
• Certifications: UL/CSA 60950-1, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A, CE, VCCI Class A, ICES-003
• Advanced Features: VLT, Multi-VLT, VxLAN Gateway, DCB, PFC, QoS, IPv4/IPv6

• 32 line-rate 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-density connectivity
• 2.56 Tbps switching capacity for fast data transfer
• Sub-600ns low-latency performance under full load
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with OSPF and BGP routing
• Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) and Multi-VLT for redundancy
• VxLAN Gateway support for virtualized network integration
• Data Center Bridging (DCB) for lossless Ethernet connectivity
• Priority Flow Control (PFC) for traffic prioritization
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies for high availability
• Open Networking Install Environment (ONIE) for OS flexibility
• Tool-less ReadyRails rack mounting for easy installation
• Supports FCoE, iSCSI, and NAS via DCB features

Designed for high-throughput, low-latency data center switching environments.

• Top-of-rack (ToR) switching in enterprise data centers
• Spine/leaf network architectures for scalable data centers
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster networking
• Cloud computing and virtualization infrastructure
• Storage networking with FCoE and iSCSI convergence
• Software-defined networking (SDN) and open networking deployments
• Enterprise campus core or aggregation layer switching

• High-density 40GbE port count for scalability
• Low sub-600ns latency for demanding workloads
• Redundant power for maximum uptime
• Flexible OS choice via ONIE open networking
• Advanced Layer 3 routing for complex networks
• Tool-less rail kit simplifies deployment

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.71 x 17.08 x 18.11 inches
• Weight: 16.12 lbs (7.32 kg)
• Airflow Direction: Front-to-back (I/O panel to PSU)

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

• Dell EMC 40GbE QSFP+ LM4 Duplex transceivers
• Dell EMC 40GbE QSFP+ SM4 Duplex transceivers
• QSFP+ to SFP/SFP+ adapter (QSA) for 1GbE/10GbE connectivity
• 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Optical Cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x10GbE SFP+ Active Optical Breakout Cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x10GbE SFP+ Passive Copper Breakout Cables
• MTP to MTP OM3/OM4 fiber cables
• Dell EMC Networking OS9 and OS10 operating systems
• Third-party ONIE-compatible network operating systems

Note: Transceivers and optical cables are typically sold separately and are not included with the base switch unit.

• Dell EMC Networking S6010-ON switch unit
• ReadyRails tool-less rail kit
• Power cables (for redundant AC PSUs)

Q: What is the Dell EMC MPN 3CHWG?

A: 3CHWG is the Dell EMC manufacturer part number for the PowerSwitch S6010-ON, a 32-port 40GbE QSFP+ Layer 2/3 open networking switch designed for data center deployments.

Q: How many ports does the S6010-ON (3CHWG) have?

A: It has 32 fixed line-rate 40GbE QSFP+ ports, which can also be configured for up to 96x10GbE ports plus 8 additional 40GbE ports using breakout cabling.

Q: Does the 3CHWG switch support PoE?

A: No, based on reseller and distributor specification listings, the S6010-ON does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Q: What is the switching capacity of the Dell 3CHWG switch?

A: The switch offers a switching bandwidth of up to 2.56 Tbps full-duplex throughput according to Dell and third-party specifications.

Q: What operating system does the S6010-ON run?

A: The switch is built on ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), allowing it to run Dell EMC Networking OS9, OS10, or supported third-party network operating systems.

Q: What are the power requirements for the 3CHWG switch?

A: It uses two redundant, hot-swappable 460W AC power supplies operating on 100-240VAC, with typical consumption around 274W and maximum around 411W.

Q: Is the 3CHWG switch rack-mountable?

A: Yes, it is a 1U rack-mountable switch that uses Dell's tool-less ReadyRails mounting system for easy installation in standard data center racks.

Q: What advanced networking features does the S6010-ON support?

A: It supports Layer 2/3 switching, VLT and Multi-VLT for redundancy, VxLAN gateway functionality, Data Center Bridging, and Priority Flow Control for storage and data convergence.