Dell EMC PowerSwitch S5232F-ON: High-Performance 100GbE Data Center Network Switch
The Dell EMC PowerSwitch S5232F-ON is a high-performance Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for modern data center environments. This versatile 1U rack-mountable switch offers 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports and 2 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, delivering impressive throughput capabilities of up to 3.2Tbps (6.4Tbps full-duplex). Perfect for spine/leaf architectures and high-density deployments, it supports multi-rate connectivity including 10/25/40/50/100GbE options.
Advanced Network Architecture and Flexibility
The S5232F-ON supports breakout capabilities, allowing up to 128 10GbE or 128 25GbE ports through breakout cables. This flexibility makes it ideal for various deployment scenarios, from spine/leaf architectures to high-density server connectivity. The switch comes with Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 or compatible third-party network operating systems, supporting the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for zero-touch installation.
Data Center Optimized Features
Equipped with priority-based flow control (PFC), data center bridge exchange (DCBX), and enhanced transmission selection (ETS), this switch excels in Data Center Bridging (DCB) environments. The hardware supports both IO panel to PSU and PSU to IO panel airflow configurations, perfect for hot/cold aisle deployments.
Technical Specifications and Performance
- 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports + 2 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
- 3.2Tbps switching capacity (6.4Tbps full-duplex)
- 1U rack-mountable form factor (17.1" x 18.1" x 1.7")
- 635W power consumption with redundant power supply support
- Multi-rate support: 10/25/40/50/100GbE
Enterprise-Grade Networking Features
As a Layer 3 switch, the S5232F-ON provides comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 functionality, including OSPF and BGP routing support. It excels in various applications, including:
- Software-defined data center deployments
- High-performance computing clusters
- iSCSI deployments with DCB converged lossless transactions
- Single-pass VXLAN routing
- Small-scale fabric implementations
Physical Design and Environmental Considerations
The switch features a robust physical design weighing 21.61 lb and includes redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans. It's environmentally friendly and operates at both 50Hz and 60Hz frequencies. The 1-year limited warranty ensures reliability and support for enterprise deployments.