Dell EMC Z9264F-ON, 64 × 100GbE QSFP28 L3 Open Networking Switch, Dual AC Power Supply, Hot-Swappable Fans, 2RU

Dell EMC Z9264F-ON is a powerful, high-density 100GbE open networking switch designed for large-scale data centre and cloud environments. This 2U rack-mount switch delivers 64 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports with flexible breakout capabilities for 10/25/50/100GbE operation. It is engineered to support massive east-west traffic patterns in spine or super-spine architectures, providing line-rate performance and ultra-low latency for mission-critical workloads. Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and N+1 redundant fans ensure uninterrupted operation and energy-efficient cooling in demanding deployments.

Optimized for open networking, the Z9264F-ON supports ONIE (Open Network Install Environment) for seamless installation of third-party operating systems such as Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, and Cumulus Linux. It combines software flexibility with hardware reliability, enabling network administrators to build automated, programmable, and scalable infrastructures suited for modern hyperscale and enterprise networks.

KEY FEATURES:

• Ports: 64 × 100GbE QSFP28 (supports 10/25/50/100GbE breakout)
• Switching Capacity: 12.8 Tbps full duplex
• Throughput: 9.52 Bpps
• CPU: Multi-core Intel x86 processor
• System Memory: 16 GB DDR4
• Flash Storage: 32 GB
• Packet Buffer: 42 MB
• MAC Address Table: 160K
• VLANs: 4K
• Form Factor: 2RU rack mount
• Airflow: Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front
• Fans: Hot-swappable N+1 redundant modules
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC or DC PSUs
• Power Consumption: Typical 500W / Max 900W
• Supported OS: Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, Cumulus Linux

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High-Performance Data Center Optimization:

The Dell EMC Z9264F-ON is engineered for large-scale data center deployments that demand maximum throughput and ultra-low latency. Its non-blocking switching architecture, coupled with deep packet buffers and sophisticated traffic management, ensures predictable, high-speed performance for compute-intensive workloads such as virtualization, cloud-native applications, AI/ML workloads, and real-time analytics. This design supports both east-west and north-south traffic efficiently, making it ideal for modern leaf-spine and core network topologies.

Flexible Software Ecosystem:

Built for open networking, the Z9264F-ON supports multiple third-party network operating systems via ONIE, including Dell SmartFabric OS10, SONiC, and Cumulus Linux. This flexibility allows network administrators to tailor software capabilities to specific operational needs, integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, and leverage advanced automation tools for configuration, monitoring, and orchestration across multi-vendor environments.

Programmable and Scalable Infrastructure:

With extensive API support, automation frameworks, and streaming telemetry, the Z9264F-ON facilitates programmable networking and centralized orchestration. Administrators can deploy real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and intelligent traffic optimization to maximize network efficiency. Scalable architecture ensures smooth expansion of leaf-spine networks, supports high-density aggregation, and allows integration with SDN and cloud-native platforms.

Resilient Design for Mission-Critical Operations:

The Z9264F-ON includes dual redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fan modules for uninterrupted operation. Configurable airflow options (front-to-back or back-to-front) provide compatibility with diverse data center cooling architectures. Combined with hardware health monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and hot-swap capabilities, this switch ensures high availability, operational reliability, and simplified maintenance for enterprise and service provider networks.

Advanced Layer 2/3 and Virtualization Support:

The switch offers comprehensive L2/L3 features, VXLAN support, and EVPN capabilities, enabling scalable multi-tenant environments and efficient network segmentation. Hardware-based routing accelerates overlay networks while maintaining low latency, making the Z9264F-ON ideal for cloud, virtualization, and service provider infrastructures requiring high flexibility and performance.

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