Dell EMC Z9332F-ON, 32 × 400GbE QSFP56-DD Open Networking Switch with Dual AC PSU

Dell EMC Networking Z9332F-ON is a high-performance, ultra-dense 400GbE open networking switch designed for large-scale data centers, cloud environments, and next-generation AI/ML clusters. Featuring 32 × QSFP56-DD ports, it provides unmatched port flexibility with multi-rate support for 10/25/50/100/200/400GbE speeds. With a non-blocking architecture and ultra-low latency, it delivers line-rate throughput across all ports, making it ideal for spine, super-spine, and high-performance computing applications.

Powered by an Intel x86 multi-core CPU, 16GB system memory, and 64GB SSD storage, the Z9332F-ON enables advanced automation, programmability, and software-defined networking capabilities. Designed with redundancy in every critical subsystem — including dual AC power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and flexible airflow options — it ensures continuous operation and high availability in demanding environments.

KEY FEATURES:

• Port Configuration: 32 × 400GbE QSFP56-DD (supports 10/25/50/100/200/400GbE breakout)
• Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding Rate: up to 5.1Bpps
• CPU: Intel x86 4-core 2.4 GHz processor
• System Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM
• Flash Storage: 64 GB SSD
• Packet Buffer: 64 MB deep buffer
• Latency: Sub-microsecond (<700ns ns typical)
• Form Factor: 1RU fixed rack-mount design
• Airflow Options: I/O to PSU (Front-to-Back) or PSU to I/O (Back-to-Front)
• Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable AC PSUs
• Fan Modules: N+1 redundant, hot-swappable
• Supported OS: Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, Cumulus Linux
• Compliance: RoHS, REACH, WEEE environmental standards

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Extreme Fabric Performance:

The Dell EMC Z9332F-ON is purpose-built for data-intensive environments requiring consistent throughput and deterministic latency. Its 25.6 Tbps switching fabric ensures full line-rate forwarding across all interfaces, even under heavy mixed-traffic conditions. This architecture supports large east-west traffic patterns typical in AI training, hyperscale storage, and virtualization clusters without packet loss or congestion.

Open Networking Flexibility:

Built on the Open Compute Project (OCP) principles, the Z9332F-ON provides full support for ONIE and open-source NOS options, enabling seamless deployment of SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, or Cumulus Linux. This flexibility allows organizations to standardize across multi-vendor infrastructures while retaining unified automation and control. It empowers network architects to design programmable, vendor-agnostic topologies that align with DevOps frameworks and cloud-native operations.

Advanced Virtualization and Overlay Support:

Hardware-accelerated VXLAN, NVGRE, and EVPN support make the Z9332F-ON ideal for multi-tenant data centers. It can scale thousands of logical networks without sacrificing performance, enabling workload mobility and isolation across physical and virtual domains. EVPN Type-5 routes and integrated BGP control-plane enhancements streamline data-center interconnects, improving scalability for large Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays.

Intelligent Traffic Management:

The switch incorporates deep buffering, dynamic queue allocation, and congestion control techniques such as ECN, ETS, and PFC for precision traffic shaping. Hierarchical QoS ensures consistent prioritization for latency-sensitive traffic like storage and HPC, while adaptive scheduling guarantees fairness under heavy load. Combined with WRED and programmable queue mapping, this enables granular control of traffic policies per application or tenant.

High-Availability Architecture:

Designed for continuous uptime, the Z9332F-ON features redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and dual airflow orientations for maximum deployment flexibility. Predictive fan speed modulation and thermal monitoring optimize energy usage while maintaining ideal operating temperatures. Its resilient hardware design, combined with nonstop software forwarding and graceful restart capabilities, minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

Automation, Orchestration, and Analytics:

Integrated RESTful APIs, Python SDKs, and native support for automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, and Puppet streamline provisioning and configuration. Real-time streaming telemetry provides granular insights into traffic behavior, link utilization, and system health, enabling proactive troubleshooting. The programmable architecture allows operators to integrate with AI-driven monitoring tools for automated optimization, self-healing, and intent-based networking.

Enhanced Security and Compliance:

The Z9332F-ON employs a secure hardware root of trust with digitally signed firmware validation to prevent unauthorized modifications. Secure Boot, role-based access control, and encrypted management channels safeguard both control and data planes. Compliance with modern data-center security standards and cryptographic protocols ensures long-term protection against evolving threats.

Scalable, Future-Ready Infrastructure:

With 32 native 400GbE ports, flexible breakout options, and support for advanced routing stacks, the Z9332F-ON scales easily from small clusters to hyperscale fabrics. It aligns with emerging high-bandwidth workloads, enabling seamless migration toward 800GbE architectures in the future. Its modular OS framework, combined with software-defined capabilities, ensures long-term investment protection and operational efficiency.

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