Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON
Brand: Dell | Category: Network Switches
SKU: 210-ASPD | Part #: 210-ASPD | MPN: 210-ASPD
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About the Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON
Built with dual Broadcom Tomahawk 2 ASICs and 2x redundant hot-swap power supplies, the Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON (part number 210-ASPD) delivers carrier-grade availability for mission-critical data center fabrics. This 1U fixed switch provides 96x 25GbE SFP28 front ports plus 8x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, enabling 4.8Tbps switching capacity and 3.57Bpps forwarding rate with sub-700-nanosecond cut-through latency. The 64MB shared packet buffer and support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes ensure smooth handling of bursty, large-packet workloads. Hot-swappable fan modules with selectable airflow direction simplify deployment in diverse thermal environments.
Network engineers and data center architects standardizing on Dell open networking choose this platform for its comprehensive protocol support—BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VXLAN/EVPN, BFD, and static routing at Layer 3, alongside VLAN, MSTP, LACP, LLDP, and VLT at Layer 2. The switch runs Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 with optional SONiC support, offering zero-touch provisioning via SmartFabric or traditional deployment modes. REST API, gRPC, Ansible, Terraform, and Python scripting enable seamless integration into modern infrastructure-as-code pipelines, making it ideal for teams building horizontally scalable, software-defined fabrics. Hardware-accelerated VXLAN with EVPN control plane simplifies multi-tenant cloud and virtualized environments at line rate.
Whether you are standardizing production leaf-spine architectures, upgrading aging core fabric, or scaling containerized workloads, the Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON combines carrier-class reliability, high-density 25GbE ports, and automation-first design into a single 1U form factor. Contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed quotation, technical consultation, or volume pricing for part number 210-ASPD and related deployment services.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | 210-ASPD |
| Part Number | 210-ASPD |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U Fixed |
| Front Ports | 96x 25GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8x 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Management Port | 1x RJ45 OOB management |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.57Bpps |
| ASIC | Broadcom Tomahawk 2 (dual ASIC) |
| Packet Buffer | 64MB shared |
| Latency | ~700 nanoseconds (cut-through) |
| Operating System | Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10; SONiC supported |
| Layer 3 Protocols | BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VXLAN/EVPN, BFD, static routing |
| Layer 2 Protocols | VLAN, MSTP, LACP, LLDP, VLT |
| SDN/Automation | REST API, gRPC, Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting |
| Deployment Mode | SmartFabric zero-touch or standard |
| Power Supply | 2x redundant hot-swap PSUs |
| Fans | Hot-swap, airflow direction selectable |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9216 bytes |
| VXLAN | Hardware VXLAN with EVPN control plane |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 43.6mm x 440mm x 530mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON
Does the Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.