Brand: Dell | Category: Network Switches
SKU: DELL-Z9432FON | Part #: Z9432F-ON | MPN: Z9432F-ON
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The Dell PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON is a purpose-built Open Networking spine switch engineered for cloud-scale and hyperscale data center deployments. Featuring 32 ports of 400GbE QSFP-DD connectivity, this switch delivers 25.6 Tbps of aggregate throughput with sub-microsecond latency, enabling massive east-west bandwidth for distributed workloads. The modular design supports flexible networking topologies while maintaining deterministic performance characteristics critical for latency-sensitive applications.
Built on open standards and decoupled hardware-software architecture, the Z9432F-ON runs Dell's open-source networking OS, enabling organizations to avoid vendor lock-in while maintaining carrier-grade reliability. The switch incorporates advanced buffering, QoS capabilities, and support for in-band telemetry to provide real-time visibility into fabric health and performance. Power efficiency is optimized through low-power ASIC design, reducing operational expenditure in large-scale deployments.
The platform targets enterprises undergoing digital transformation requiring disaggregated networking infrastructure. Its 400GbE port density and open ecosystem make it ideal for organizations standardizing on cloud-native architectures, AI/ML training clusters, and next-generation storage fabric interconnects where throughput and determinism are non-negotiable.
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Model | PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Port Configuration | 32 × 400GbE QSFP-DD |
| Total Fabric Throughput | 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional) |
| Switching Capacity | 51.2 Tbps |
| Buffer Memory | 100 MB |
| Latency | < 1 microsecond |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 76.8 Billion packets per second |
| Operating System | Dell Open Networking OS (open-source) |
| Network Protocols | Ethernet, IP, BGP, ECMP, VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS |
| In-Band Telemetry | Supported (INT, IOAM) |
| QoS Features | Per-port, per-queue scheduling; lossless Ethernet support |
| Power Consumption | Typical 600W; Maximum 800W |
| Cooling | Front-to-back hot-swap fan modules |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band 1GbE management port; SSH/SNMP/gNMI telemetry |
| MTBF | > 200,000 hours |
| Acoustic Level | < 75 dB (at full load) |
| Dimensions | 438 × 71 × 720 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 17 kg |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | DELL-Z9432FON |
| Part Number | Z9432F-ON |
| Condition | New |
| Model | PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Port Configuration | 32 × 400GbE QSFP-DD |
| Total Fabric Throughput | 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional) |
| Switching Capacity | 51.2 Tbps |
| Buffer Memory | 100 MB |
| Latency | < 1 microsecond |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 76.8 Billion packets per second |
| Operating System | Dell EMC Open Networking OS (open-source) |
| Network Protocols | Ethernet, IP, BGP, ECMP, VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS |
| In-Band Telemetry | Supported (INT, IOAM) |
| QoS Features | Per-port, per-queue scheduling; lossless Ethernet support |
| Power Consumption | Typical 600W; Maximum 800W |
| Cooling | Front-to-back hot-swap fan modules |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band 1GbE management port; SSH/SNMP/gNMI telemetry |
| MTBF | > 200,000 hours |
| Acoustic Level | < 75 dB (at full load) |
| Dimensions | 438 × 71 × 720 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 17 kg |
The Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON 400GbE Data Center Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON 400GbE Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer Dell; model PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON; form factor 1U rack-mount; port configuration 32 × 400GbE QSFP-DD; total fabric throughput 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional); switching capacity 51.2 Tbps. Manufacturer part number Z9432F-ON. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON 400GbE Data Center Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.
