62YMV - Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON 32x100GbE QSFP28 Switch

Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9100-ON high-performance data center switch with 32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, 2x SFP+ uplinks, dual PSUs, and OS9.

The Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON (MPN 62YMV) is a 1U, fixed-configuration, high-performance data center network switch built for demanding compute and storage environments. It provides flexible port configurations of up to 32 ports of 100GbE (QSFP28), 64 ports of 50GbE, 32 ports of 40GbE, 128 ports of 25GbE, or 128 ports of 10GbE, plus two SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE/100MbE uplinks. Leveraging a non-blocking switching architecture, it delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, making it ideal for spine-leaf data center fabrics, high-performance computing, and cloud/virtualization workloads. This particular 62YMV configuration ships with two redundant AC power supplies and Dell EMC Networking OS9 preloaded, while also supporting ONIE for alternate OS installation including OS10.

• Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
• Product Family: Dell EMC PowerSwitch / Networking Z-Series
• Product Series: Z9100-ON
• Model: Z9100-ON (MPN/SKU 62YMV)
• Product Type: Fixed-configuration Layer 2/Layer 3 data center switch
• Primary Ports: 32x 100GbE QSFP28 (configurable to 64x50GbE, 32x40GbE, 128x25GbE, or 128x10GbE)
• Uplink Ports: 2x SFP+ (10GbE/1GbE/100MbE)
• Management Ports: 1x RJ45 console (RS232), 1x 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x micro-USB Type-B
• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: 4400 Mpps (full duplex)
• Latency: Sub-500ns
• MAC Address Table: 136,000 entries
• CPU Memory: 8 GB
• IPv4/IPv6 Routes: 136K IPv4 unicast / 68K IPv6 unicast routes
• VLANs Supported: 4K per port (Layer 2); 1K standalone / 4K VLT (Layer 3)
• Packet Buffer: 6-16 MB (varies by configuration)
• Operating System: Dell EMC Networking OS9 (this configuration); ONIE-based, also supports OS10
• Power Supply: 2x redundant, hot-swappable 750W AC PSUs, 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: Max 605W; Typical approx. 195-486W depending on configuration
• Cooling: 5x hot-swappable fan modules, front-to-back or reversible airflow
• Dimensions: 1RU, 1.72"H x 17.1"W x 18"D
• Weight: 22 lbs (9.98 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), 10-90% RH non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F), 5-95% RH non-condensing
• Mounting: Dell ReadyRails tool-less/tooled 1U rack mounting system
• Warranty (as sold by distributors): Typically 1-3 year replacement/ProSupport warranty depending on seller

• Non-blocking switching architecture delivering line-rate L2/L3 forwarding
• Flexible port speeds: 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, or 10GbE via breakout cabling
• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 4400 Mpps forwarding rate
• Sub-500ns latency for latency-sensitive data center applications
• Multi-chassis link aggregation (VLT/mVLT) for high availability
• VRF-lite for traffic isolation across tenants
• Priority-based Flow Control (PFC), DCBX, and ETS for converged DCB environments
• Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) support for alternate OS installation
• 128 link aggregation groups with up to 16 members per group
• Jumbo frame support for large data transfers
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
• Dell ReadyRails tool-less rack mounting for fast deployment

Designed for high-density 100GbE connectivity in modern data center and high-performance computing network fabrics.

• Top-of-rack (ToR) or spine switch in leaf-spine data center fabrics
• Aggregation of 10/25/40/50/100GbE server and storage connections
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Cloud and virtualization infrastructure backbone switching
• Software-defined data center (SDDC) network fabric deployments
• Migration path from 10/40GbE to 100GbE core networking
• Converged network deployments requiring DCB (PFC/DCBX/ETS) support

• Non-blocking architecture ensures line-rate performance
• High port density conserves valuable rack space
• Redundant PSUs and fans improve uptime reliability
• Flexible speed configs ease network migration
• Low sub-500ns latency for demanding workloads
• Open networking (ONIE) enables OS flexibility

• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mount
• Dimensions: 1.72"H x 17.1"W x 18"D
• Weight: 22 lbs (9.98 kg)
• Airflow: Front-to-back (I/O to PSU) standard; reverse airflow variant available

Per available documentation, this product is validated for use with the following Dell EMC networking ecosystem components:

• Dell EMC ReadyRails rail kit (Part No. 100-566-027) for 1U rack mounting
• 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 active optical and passive DAC cables
• 100GbE QSFP28 to 4x25GbE SFP28 breakout DAC cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical and passive DAC cables
• 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x10GbE SFP+ breakout DAC cables
• Z9100 Cable Breakout Kits (MTP to LC, multiple fiber configurations)
• Dell EMC Networking S-Series ToR switches (e.g., S4048-ON) in leaf-spine deployments
• Dell EMC Networking OS9 and OS10 software
• Dell PowerEdge servers (e.g., FC640, M640, R440, R540, R6415, R7415, R7425, T440) in validated network configurations

Note: Compatibility list reflects accessories and ecosystem products referenced in Dell documentation and reseller listings; always confirm exact cable/transceiver part numbers for specific deployments.

• 1x Dell PowerSwitch Z9100-ON switch unit
• 2x AC power supply units (750W, hot-swappable)
• 1x RJ-45 to DB-9 female console cable
• Grounding (GND) lug assembly with bracket
• Mounting screws for GND lug

Q: What does the Dell MPN 62YMV refer to?

A: 62YMV is the Dell part number for a Dell PowerSwitch (EMC Networking) Z9100-ON switch configured with 32x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, 2x SFP+ ports, dual power supplies, and Dell EMC Networking OS9 preloaded.

Q: How many ports does the Z9100-ON (62YMV) support?

A: It supports up to 32 ports of 100GbE, or alternatively 64 ports of 50GbE, 32 ports of 40GbE, 128 ports of 25GbE, or 128 ports of 10GbE using breakout cabling, plus 2 additional SFP+ ports for 10GbE/1GbE uplinks.

Q: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this switch?

A: The Dell Z9100-ON delivers a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 4400 Mpps in full-duplex mode, per Dell's official spec sheet and reseller documentation.

Q: Which operating system does the 62YMV configuration run?

A: This specific SKU ships with Dell EMC Networking OS9 preloaded, though the Z9100-ON platform also supports Dell EMC Networking OS10 and uses ONIE for alternate OS installation.

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

A: The switch has a 1RU form factor measuring 1.72" H x 17.1" W x 18" D and weighs approximately 22 lbs (9.98 kg), according to Dell's official spec sheet.

Q: Does the switch support redundant power and cooling?

A: Yes, the Z9100-ON includes two hot-swappable AC power supplies and five hot-swappable fan modules, supporting either front-to-back or reversible airflow configurations.

Q: What rack mounting options are available for this switch?

A: The switch uses the Dell ReadyRails system supporting 1U tool-less installation, two-post flush mount, two-post center mount, or four-post threaded rack configurations.

Q: Is the Z9100-ON suitable for high-performance computing or spine-leaf deployments?

A: Yes, its non-blocking architecture, low sub-500ns latency, and high port density make it well suited for spine-leaf data center fabrics and HPC network aggregation.