210-AESX Dell Networking Z9100-ON 32-Port 1/10/25/40/50/100GbE Network Switch

Dell Z9100-ON 210-AESX

Build a fast, resilient storage network with the Dell 210-AESX, a Fibre Channel switch for enterprise SAN fabrics supporting databases, virtualization clusters and backup environments. This model is part of the Dell EMC PowerSwitch S/Z-Series and runs Open Networking (ONIE) - supports Dell OS10 and third-party network operating systems.

It provides 32 Fibre Channel ports for connecting host bus adapters, storage controllers and inter-switch links. Standard Fibre Channel fabric services, such as zoning and name server, support secure, well-organized storage connectivity. Choose FC optics rated for the link speed you plan to run. A separate storage fabric means LAN congestion does not affect disk I/O. Use it to grow an existing SAN or replace an identical switch. Dual, independent fabrics are a common SAN design for redundant server-to-storage paths. As storage grows, inter-switch links let you extend the fabric.

Match the part number 210-AESX against your existing equipment for a seamless replacement or expansion. Check your storage vendor's support matrix for recommended firmware levels. Install switches in pairs where possible so that maintenance on one fabric does not interrupt storage access. Zoning lets you control which servers can access which storage devices, improving both security and stability. Standard switch models in each fabric make upgrades more predictable. A clean SAN design simplifies growth, migrations and cluster expansion. For anyone sourcing storage area network connectivity, the 210-AESX combines Dell engineering with practical, everyday performance.

Quick Specs

• 32 ports (25GbE)
• 100GbE high-speed connectivity
• Open Networking (ONIE)

• No. Of Ports: 32-Ports

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