Dell S5232F-ON, 32 × 100GbE QSFP28 L3 Open Networking Switch, 5 Hot-Swap Fans, Dual AC Power Supply, 1RU

The Dell EMC S5232F-ON is a high-performance, high-density 100GbE open networking switch designed for modern enterprise, cloud, and service provider data centers. This 1U fixed switch features 32 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports with flexible breakout support for 10/25/50GbE operation, enabling scalable and efficient leaf-spine topologies. Built for reliability, it includes dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and five hot-swappable fans, supporting both front-to-back (I/O to PSU) and back-to-front (PSU to I/O) airflow configurations to match any data center layout.

The S5232F-ON is fully Open Networking ready, supporting the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for installation of third-party network operating systems such as Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, and Cumulus Linux, delivering advanced programmability, automation, and multi-vendor integration for next-generation data center deployments.

KEY FEATURES:

• Ports: 32 × 100GbE QSFP28 (supports 10/25/50/100GbE breakout)
• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps full duplex
  
• Throughput: 2.4 Bpps (4.8 Bpps full duplex)
  
• CPU: Multi-core Intel x86
• System Memory: 8 GB DDR4
  
• Flash Storage: 16 GB
  
• Packet Buffer: 32 MB
  
• MAC Address Table: 160,000 entries
  
• VLANs: Up to 4,094
  
• Form Factor: 1RU fixed rack mount
  
• Airflow: Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front
  
• Fans: 5 × Hot-swappable N+1 redundant modules
  
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC or DC PSUs
  
• Power Consumption: Typical 350W / Max 600W
  
• Supported OS: Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, Cumulus Linux

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Open Networking Flexibility:

The Dell EMC S5232F-ON is built for open networking environments, supporting ONIE for zero-touch installation of third-party NOS options such as Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, and Cumulus Linux. This provides freedom of choice for network administrators to tailor software stacks for specific data centre needs. Integration with SDN frameworks and automation platforms enables seamless orchestration and policy-based configuration. The platform’s open programmability ensures adaptability to evolving data centre architectures and simplifies deployment across diverse vendor ecosystems.

High-Performance Switching Architecture:

With 32 × 100 GbE QSFP28 ports delivering a switching capacity up to 6.4 Tbps, the S5232F-ON delivers ultra-low latency and wire-speed throughput. It supports breakout modes (4×25 GbE or 4×10 GbE) for flexible aggregation, ideal for high-density top-of-rack or spine configurations. Deep buffers handle bursty traffic effectively, while advanced load balancing optimizes bandwidth utilization. The architecture ensures smooth handling of east-west traffic in modern leaf-spine topologies and supports congestion-free operation even during heavy workloads.

Redundancy & Cooling Efficiency:

The switch incorporates dual, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules with N+1 redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted service in mission-critical networks. Airflow can be selected as normal (front-to-back) or reversed (back-to-front) to match data centre design. Intelligent fan speed adjustment minimizes energy use while maintaining thermal stability. Hardware health monitoring and real-time diagnostics provide predictive alerts for proactive maintenance and improved operational reliability.

Comprehensive Layer 3 & VXLAN Support:

The S5232F-ON includes advanced routing capabilities such as OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS, along with VRF-lite and VXLAN overlay support for multi-tenant environments. It enables scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 virtualization, optimizing traffic segmentation across large-scale networks. Hardware-based VXLAN routing enhances overlay performance, while EVPN integration ensures simplified and dynamic endpoint mobility across distributed data centres. These features make it suitable for cloud, virtualization, and service provider networks.

Automation & Programmability:

Automation is supported through REST APIs, Ansible, and NETCONF interfaces for streamlined configuration and management. Zero-touch provisioning and centralized orchestration accelerate deployment in large environments. Programmable telemetry exports real-time data for analytics and capacity planning, while integration with CI/CD tools allows infrastructure-as-code workflows. This makes the switch an ideal component for DevOps-driven network operations.

Security & System Integrity:

Advanced ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, SSH, and secure boot mechanisms protect both management and data planes. Port-level security, DHCP Snooping, and Control Plane Policing prevent unauthorized access and mitigate network threats. The switch supports image authentication and rollback protection to maintain firmware integrity, ensuring compliance with enterprise-grade security standards.

Operational Visibility & Monitoring:

The S5232F-ON features real-time telemetry, sFlow, and SNMP monitoring for complete visibility into traffic and performance. Onboard diagnostics and environmental sensors assist in rapid fault isolation and predictive maintenance. Integration with third-party analytics tools enables deep insights into utilization, latency, and performance trends, supporting data-driven network optimization.

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