Dell EMC N4032F - 24 × 10GbE SFP+ Fiber Ports, 2 × 40GbE QSFP+ Uplinks, Advanced Layer 3 for Enterprise Core and Aggregation

Dell EMC N4032F is a high-performance 24 × 10GbE SFP+ fiber Layer 3 managed switch with 2 × 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, designed for enterprise aggregation and data center deployments requiring speed, scalability, and resilience. It delivers up to 1.28 Tbps of switching capacity and a 950 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring wire-speed performance across all ports. Supporting advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRRP), multicast protocols, and stacking up to 12 units, the N4032F simplifies management while enabling flexible scalability. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, variable-speed fans, and nonstop forwarding (NSF) enhance reliability and uptime, while comprehensive security features like 802.1X, DHCP snooping, and IP Source Guard safeguard the network. With support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), Zero Touch Deployment (ZTD), and SmartFabric OS10 or ONIE, this switch is ideal for high-density, cloud-ready enterprise environments seeking performance, efficiency, and simplified operations.                                           

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 24 × 10GbE SFP+ fiber ports, 2 × 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks
  
• Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps full-duplex
  
• Forwarding Rate: 476 Mpps
  
• CPU / Memory: Multi-core ARM processor with 2 GB DDR3 RAM
  
• Storage: 256 MB onboard flash
  
• Packet Buffer: 9 MB shared buffer
  
• MAC Address Table: 131,072 entries
  
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,094 VLANs
  
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 12,000 bytes
  
• Latency: 1 microsecond typical at 10G
  
• Form Factor: 1U Fixed Rack Mount
  
• Airflow: Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front
  
• Fans & Power Supply: Hot-swappable fans, redundant PSUs
  
• High Availability: Stackable up to 12 units, redundant fans and PSUs
  
• Advanced Features: Layer 2/3 switching, OSPF/BGP, VRRP, ECMP, ACLs, QoS, link aggregation, telemetry, network automation
  
• Management Ports: 1 × RJ-45 console, 1 × USB console, 1 × Out-of-Band management (OOB)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

High-Performance Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching:

The N4032F delivers a robust combination of Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality, ideal for core and aggregation layers in enterprise and data center networks. It supports VLAN segmentation, spanning tree protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP), link aggregation (LACP), and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP), enabling efficient traffic management and low-latency forwarding. Its high switching capacity and cut-through architecture ensure predictable, line-rate performance for demanding workloads, including virtualization, high-frequency trading, and large-scale enterprise applications.

Advanced Multicast and QoS Management:

The switch supports IGMP Snooping, PIM-SM, and PIM-SSM, allowing precise control over multicast traffic such as streaming video, collaboration tools, and real-time communications. Layer 2 and Layer 3 QoS mechanisms ensure prioritized delivery of critical applications. Features like traffic shaping, multiple egress queues per port, congestion management, Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), and priority flow control guarantee consistent performance even under high network loads.

Embedded Security and Threat Protection:

Security is embedded at multiple layers. The N4032F includes MACsec-ready ports for encrypted traffic, comprehensive ACLs (Layer 2/3/4), 802.1X authentication, RADIUS and TACACS+ support, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, and CPU traffic policing. Control-plane protection mitigates denial-of-service attacks, while private VLANs, VRF-lite, and role-based access control (RBAC) provide multi-tenant isolation. These features protect sensitive enterprise data and maintain compliance standards.

High Availability and Resiliency:

Designed for mission-critical environments, the N4032F supports Virtual Switching Framework (VSF) stacking with up to 8 members, enabling simplified management, high redundancy, and seamless failover. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules ensure continuous operation, while link aggregation, ECMP, and fast convergence protocols minimize downtime and support uninterrupted business operations.

Automation, Programmability, and Cloud Integration:

The switch integrates with Dell SmartFabric OS10, Cumulus Linux, or ONIE, offering a flexible software environment. Automation features include REST APIs, Python SDK, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for zero-touch provisioning, configuration management, and orchestration. Streaming telemetry, SNMP, and RMON provide proactive monitoring, while integration with cloud platforms such as OpenStack, VMware NSX, and Kubernetes allows centralized control, predictive analytics, and hybrid cloud scalability.

Scalability and Future-Ready Architecture:

Equipped with 24 × 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2 × 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, the N4032F is designed to scale with enterprise growth. It supports EVPN-VXLAN overlays, multi-tenant architectures, and high-speed fabric expansion. These capabilities make it suitable for modern campus cores, data center aggregation, and high-performance computing environments requiring dense, low-latency, and secure switching infrastructure.

Energy Efficiency and Operational Optimization:

The switch is optimized for low power consumption with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and intelligent fan management. Environmental controls reduce heat output and energy usage without sacrificing performance, supporting sustainable data center operations. Its compact 1U form factor allows high port density while minimizing rack space utilization.

Comprehensive Network Visibility and Analytics:

N4032F provides real-time network telemetry and analytics through SmartFabric OS10 and open APIs, enabling proactive troubleshooting, capacity planning, and operational insights. The combination of flow monitoring, sFlow, SNMP, and log analytics supports deep visibility into application performance, traffic patterns, and potential network issues before they impact users.

Flexible Deployment and Interoperability:

The switch is designed to operate in heterogeneous network environments, supporting standards-based protocols and interoperability with a wide range of servers, storage systems, and networking devices. Its open networking capabilities allow organizations to deploy and upgrade operating systems independently, providing flexibility and investment protection.

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