KX6DF - Dell PowerConnect 8132F 24-Port 10GbE SFP+ L3 Switch

Dell PowerConnect 8132F (KX6DF) 24-port 10Gb SFP+ Layer 3 switch, expandable to 32 ports, 640Gbps switching capacity, HA stacking.

The Dell KX6DF is the manufacturer part number for the Dell PowerConnect 8132F, a high-density Layer 3 managed switch from Dell's Networking 8100 Series. It provides 24 line-rate 10Gb SFP+ (auto-sensing 1Gb/10Gb) ports and one hot-swappable expansion module bay, allowing the switch to be expanded to 32 ports with an optional QSFP+/40GbE module. Designed for enterprise campus, aggregation, and data center core deployments, the 8132F delivers up to 640 Gbps switching capacity and up to 960 Mpps forwarding capacity, supports high-availability stacking of up to six units in a single logical stack (up to 384 10GbE ports), and includes dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies and redundant fan modules for non-stop operation. It supports Layer 3 routing (RIP, OSPF, static routes), Data Center Bridging (DCB) for converged storage/network traffic, and is managed via CLI, embedded web server, SNMP, Telnet, or serial console. Common alternate Dell part numbers for this same switch include 7D1GN, KWHG3, W0HV1, NWHGV, and PTM0F.

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Product Family: Dell Networking / PowerConnect
• Product Series: PowerConnect 8100 Series
• Model: PowerConnect 8132F
• Manufacturer Part Number: KX6DF (also listed as 7D1GN, KWHG3, W0HV1, NWHGV, PTM0F)
• Product Type: Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Ports: 24 x 10Gb SFP+ (1Gb/10Gb auto-sensing) fixed ports
• Expansion: 1 x hot-swap module bay; expandable to 32 ports with optional QSFP+/40GbE module
• Management Ports: 1 x RJ45 console port, 1 x RJ45 OOB port, 1 x USB port
• Switch Fabric Capacity: Up to 1.28 Tbps full-duplex / 640 Gbps half-duplex
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 960 Mpps (per official spec sheet); some listings note 476 Mpps for 8132F specifically
• MAC Address Table: 128,000 entries
• Routing Table: 8K IPv4 routes / 4K IPv6 routes; 512 IPv4 / 256 IPv6 static routes
• Packet Buffer Memory: 9 MB
• CPU Memory: 2GB
• Flash Memory: 256MB
• VLANs Supported: 4094
• Link Aggregation: 8 links per group, 72 groups per stack (IEEE 802.3ad)
• Stacking: HA stacking up to 6 units via 10GbE or 40GbE modules
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swap 460W AC power supplies (DPS-460W / 0XN7P4)
• Power Consumption: Up to 176W maximum
• DCB Support: PFC (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx, iSCSI TLV 2.2
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Warranty: 1 year standard (select PowerConnect products eligible for Lifetime Limited Warranty)

• 24 line-rate 10Gb SFP+ ports with 1Gb/10Gb auto-sensing connectivity
• Expandable to 32 ports via optional QSFP+/40GbE expansion module
• Full Layer 3 routing support including RIP, OSPF, and static routes
• High-availability stacking of up to six switches as a single logical unit
• Sub-50ms fast stack failover for non-stop forwarding
• Dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules
• Data Center Bridging (DCB) support for converged storage and network traffic
• iSCSI optimization and auto-configuration support
• Tool-less ReadyRails mounting kit compatibility for fast rack installation
• Comprehensive management via CLI, embedded web server, SNMP, and Telnet/SSH
• Dual firmware images for image redundancy and simplified upgrades
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) support for reduced power consumption

The Dell PowerConnect 8132F is designed for high-throughput core and aggregation switching in demanding network environments.

• Core or aggregation layer switching in enterprise campus networks
• 10GbE server and storage connectivity in data centers
• iSCSI SAN/LAN converged network deployments
• High-availability stacked switch fabrics for mid-to-large enterprises
• Video-on-demand and unified communications traffic aggregation
• Branch office or small business networks requiring 10Gb uplinks
• Scalable 10/40GbE campus fabric integration with Dell 1GbE switch portfolio

• High-density 10GbE ports in compact 1U form factor
• Reduces downtime with hot-swap redundant components
• Simplifies growth with modular 40GbE expansion
• Lowers latency with wire-rate Layer 3 switching
• Cuts costs via energy-efficient power supplies
• Streamlines management across stacked switch groups

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Width: 18.1 inches
• Weight: Approx. 21.7 lbs
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Per available documentation, this product is validated for stacking and rail-kit compatibility with:

• Dell PowerConnect 8132 (copper variant)
• Dell PowerConnect 8164
• Dell PowerConnect 8164F
• Dell Networking N3024/N3024P/N3024F
• Dell Networking N3048/N3048P
• Dell Networking N4032/N4032F
• Dell Networking N4064/N4064F
• Dell Force10 S-Series S31xx/S48xx/S60xx (rail kit compatibility)
• Dell PowerConnect SFP+ and QSFP+ transceiver/TwinAx modules

Note: Stacking is supported in any combination among the 8132, 8132F, 8164, and 8164F models within the same stack; rail kit compatibility extends to select N-Series and S-Series switches but does not imply full feature-level interoperability across all series.

• 1 x Dell PowerConnect 8132F switch
• 2 x 460W AC power supplies (hot-swappable)
• 2 x power cords
• Rack mount brackets/ReadyRails kit (on select bundles)

Q: What product does the Dell part number KX6DF correspond to?

A: KX6DF is the Dell manufacturer part number for the PowerConnect 8132F, a 24-port 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 managed switch from the PowerConnect/Networking 8100 Series.

Q: Can the KX6DF (PowerConnect 8132F) be expanded beyond 24 ports?

A: Yes, the switch supports an optional QSFP+/40GbE expansion module in its hot-swap module bay, allowing it to be expanded to 32 total ports.

Q: What is the switching capacity of the Dell PowerConnect 8132F?

A: According to Dell's official spec sheet, the 8132F offers switch fabric capacity of up to 1.28 Tbps full-duplex (640 Gbps half-duplex).

Q: Does the PowerConnect 8132F support stacking with other Dell switches?

A: Yes, it supports high-availability stacking of up to six switches, and can be mixed in the same stack with the PowerConnect 8132, 8164, and 8164F models.

Q: What are the alternate part numbers for this same switch?

A: Resellers list this switch under several equivalent Dell part numbers including 7D1GN, KWHG3, W0HV1, NWHGV, and PTM0F, all referring to the same PowerConnect 8132F unit.

Q: What power supplies does the KX6DF switch use?

A: The switch uses dual hot-swappable 460W AC power supplies, which provide redundancy for continuous operation in case of a power failure.

Q: Is the Dell PowerConnect 8132F suitable for iSCSI storage networks?

A: Yes, it supports Data Center Bridging (DCB) features including PFC, ETS, DCBx, and iSCSI TLV 2.2, making it suitable for converged storage and network traffic.

Q: What is the warranty coverage for the PowerConnect 8132F?

A: Per Dell's official spec sheet, select PowerConnect products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty with Basic Hardware Service, though standard listings often show a 1-year warranty depending on point of sale and refurbishment status.