Dell S5224F-ON - 24 × 25GbE SFP28 / 4 × 100GbE QSFP28, 1AC PSU, 4 Fans, 1U High-Performance Layer 3 Data Center Switch

Dell EMC PowerSwitch S5224F-ON is a high-performance Layer 3 open networking switch designed for modern data centre and cloud environments. Equipped with 24 × 25GbE SFP28 ports and 4 × 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks, it offers exceptional versatility for top-of-rack (ToR) or spine-leaf deployments. With a 1.08 Tbps switching capacity and 720 Mpps forwarding rate, it delivers non-blocking throughput and ultra-low latency for high-density workloads.

Built for efficiency and reliability, the S5224F-ON features hot-swappable fans, modular AC power supplies, and front-to-back airflow for optimal cooling. It supports ONIE, enabling installation of third-party NOS options like SONiC, Cumulus Linux, or Dell OS10, along with EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, and SmartFabric Services for automation and scalability. Compact and energy-efficient, it’s an ideal choice for enterprises seeking cloud-scale performance and open programmability.  

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 24 × 25GbE SFP28, 4 × 100GbE QSFP28
  
• Switching Capacity: 1.08 Tbps (full-duplex)
  
• Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps
  
• CPU: Multi-core AMD Pensando DPU (8GB)
  
• System Memory: 32 GB RAM
  
• Flash Storage: 64 GB onboard storage
  
• Packet Buffer: 32 MB shared buffer
  
• MAC Address Table: 160,000 entries
  
• VLANs: Up to 4,000
  
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
  
• Latency: 881 nanoseconds
  
• Form Factor: 1RU
  
• Airflow: Front-to-Back
  
• Fans: 4 × Hot-swappable
  
• Power Supply: 1 × AC PSU
  
• High Availability: Redundant fans
  
• Supported OS: Dell OS10, Debian Linux, ONIE open install
  
• Management Ports: 1 × RJ-45 console/management port (RS232)
  
• Mounting: Standard 19-inch rackmount
  
• Advanced Features: Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, EVPN-VXLAN, BGP/OSPF, MPLS support, telemetry, programmable automation
  

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ADVANCED FEATURES

High-Performance Layer 2/3 Switching

The S5224F-ON provides enterprise-grade Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with line-rate performance across all 24 × 25GbE and 4 × 100GbE ports, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput packet forwarding. Full support for IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), and advanced loop prevention mechanisms guarantees stable, predictable network operations. Link Aggregation (LACP) allows multiple ports to combine into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and uplink redundancy, essential for high-density server and storage deployments.

Advanced Traffic Management and QoS

Optimized multicast handling through IGMP Snooping and PIM (Sparse Mode / Source Specific) ensures efficient delivery of video streams, collaborative applications, and IP surveillance. The integrated Quality of Service (QoS) framework supports eight egress queues per port, traffic shaping, Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), congestion management, and priority flow control (IEEE 802.1Qbb), guaranteeing that latency-sensitive traffic like VoIP, HPC workloads, and financial trading applications are delivered reliably.

Enterprise-Grade Security and Access Control

Security is a first-class feature on the S5224F-ON. It includes role-based access control (RBAC), RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, ACL enforcement, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, and MAC-based port security. Hardware-based Denial-of-Service (DoS) protection safeguards against attacks targeting the control plane, while secure management protocols such as SSH, SSL, HTTPS, and SNMPv3 ensure device integrity and compliance with enterprise security standards.

Flexible Network Virtualization and Segmentation

The switch supports VXLAN overlays, VRF-lite, and Private VLANs, enabling scalable multi-tenant deployments and network segmentation for sensitive applications. These virtualization features allow enterprises to isolate critical workloads, create secure data center zones, and implement hybrid cloud architectures without reconfiguring the physical network.

Automation, Telemetry, and Programmability

The S5224F-ON offers Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), REST APIs, Python SDK, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and CLI automation, dramatically reducing deployment time and operational complexity. Real-time telemetry with sFlow, RMON, Syslog, and streaming telemetry provides deep insight into traffic patterns, bandwidth usage, congestion points, and application performance, allowing administrators to predict issues, optimize performance, and plan capacity proactively.

Resilient and Energy-Efficient Design

Built for modern data center environments, the switch includes hot-swappable variable-speed fans and front-to-back airflow, ensuring thermal efficiency in high-density racks. While it comes with a single AC PSU, the design allows optional redundant power supply deployment for mission-critical workloads. Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) minimizes power usage during low-traffic periods, reducing operational costs while maintaining performance.

Cloud and Data Center Ready

Fully compatible with Dell SmartFabric OS10, Cumulus Linux, and SONiC, the S5224F-ON supports hybrid cloud, containerized environments, and software-defined networks. Integration with VMware NSX, OpenStack, and Kubernetes CNI enables seamless network automation, multi-tenant fabric deployment, and dynamic workload provisioning across data centers.

High-Speed Uplinks and Flexible Connectivity

Equipped with 4 × QSFP28 uplinks supporting 100GbE and 24 × SFP28 25GbE access ports, the switch is optimized for spine-leaf topologies, server aggregation, and storage connectivity. MLAG/VLT support ensures redundant, load-balanced uplinks, eliminating downtime and providing uninterrupted network connectivity for critical applications.

Advanced Monitoring and Analytics

The S5224F-ON includes built-in telemetry, NAE-compatible monitoring, and logging for real-time network visibility. Administrators can monitor interface health, port utilization, congestion, latency, and packet drops, allowing predictive troubleshooting and maintaining SLA compliance for performance-sensitive applications.

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