Overview:
High-performance, high-density open networking 400GbE multi rate aggregation switch
Dell PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON 100/400GbE fixed switch comprises Dell Technologies’ latest disaggregated hardware and software data center networking solutions, providing state-of-the-art, high-density 100/400GbE ports and a broad range of functionality to meet the growing demands of today’s data center environment. This innovative, next-generation open networking high-density aggregation switch offers optimum flexibility and costeffectiveness for the web 2.0, edge, large enterprises, mid-market and cloud service providers with demanding compute and storage traffic environments.
The compact PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON provides highdensity of either 64 ports of 400GbE in QSFP56-DD form factor or 256 ports of 100GbE in a 2RU design, and can be used as a 10/25/40/50/100/200 switch via breakout cables for a maximum of 256 ports.
Using industry-leading hardware and a choice of Dell SmartFabric OS10 or select 3rd party network operating systems and tools, the Z9664F-ON switch incorporates multiple architectural features that optimize data center network flexibility, efficiency and availability, including IO panel to PSU and PSU to IO panel airflow for hot/ cold aisle environments, redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans and delivers non-blocking performance for workloads sensitive to packet loss. The compact Z9664FON model provides multi-rate speed, enabling denser footprints and simplifying migration to 400Gbps.
Priority-based flow control (PFC), data center bridge exchange (DCBX) and enhanced transmission selection (ETS) make the Z9664F-ON ideally suited for DCB environments.
The Dell PowerSwitch Z9664F-ON switch supports the open source Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) for zero touch installation of Dell SmartFabric OS10 networking operating system, Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies* as well as of alternative network operating systems.
Key applications
- Organizations looking to enter the softwaredefined data center era with a choice of networking technologies designed to maximize flexibility
- High-density multi-rate 100/400GbE ToR/MoR server aggregation in high-performance data center environments at the desired fabric speed
- Fabric implementation in leaf and spine along with S-series ToR switches enabling cost-effective aggregation of 100/400 uplinks
- Multi-functional 10/25/40/50/100/200/400GbE switching in High Performance Computing clusters or other business-sensitive deployments requiring the highest bandwidth
- iSCSI and FCOE deployment, including DCB converged lossless transactions
- NVMe/TCP and Dell SmartFabric Storage Software (SFSS) support for automation of storage services on a wide range of existing IP fabrics
- Autonomous data center network fabric deployment, expansion and lifecycle management with SmartFabric Services (SFS), automating and simplifying networking
Networking for the future-ready data center
Dell Networking Z-Series of core/aggregation switches provide optimal flexibility, performance, density and power efficiency for your data center. Offering a range of fixed-form-factor switches, the Z-Series is designed to deliver high performance for today's demanding workloads while providing headroom for future data-center demands.
Ultimate flexibility — from density to deployment
Dell Networking Z-Series switches not only simplify manageability, they give you the flexibility to stay ahead of data needs rather than react to them.
- Optimized leaf/spine architecture with Z-Series switches supports data centers of virtually any size, with up to over 100,000 servers.
- Exceptionally high density with the Z9664F-ON providing either 64 ports of 400GbE or 256 ports of 100GbE
Energy and resource efficient
Dell Networking Z-Series offers outstanding performance and is one of the most power-efficient fabric switches on the market today. The Z series switches help reduce energy costs, speed setup and improve the bottom line with:
- Up to one-third the power consumption of comparable leading switches
- Up to 7x faster deployment over traditional deployment methods
- Tool-less enterprise ReadyRails for fast, easy installation
On-demand performance
For mid-sized to enterprise data centers, pay-as-you-grow licensing or multi-rate options can mean the difference between being leading edge or falling behind. Right out of the box, Z-Series switches give you scalable performance on demand.
- Multi-rate options including 10, 25, 40, 50, 100 or 200GbE
- Up to 51.2Tbps non-blocking (full duplex) under full load
- Exceptional low latency delivering sub microsec latency
- User-configurable table adjustments for virtualized data-center deployments
Features:
Key Features
- 2RU high-density 100/400GbE aggregation switch with up to 64 ports of 400GbE (QSFP56-DD) or up to 256 ports of 100GbE or 10/25/40/50/100/200GbE ports (with breakout cables)
- Multi-rate 400GbE ports support 10/25/40/50/100/200/400GbE
- 51.2Tbps non-blocking (full duplex), switching fabric delivers line rate performance under full load on Z9664F-ON • IO panel to PSU airflow or PSU to IO panel airflow**
- Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
- Supports the open-source ONIE for zero touch installation of alternate network operating systems
- Accelerated mounting kits reducing time and resources for switch rack installation
- Power-efficient operation up to 45°C helping reduce cooling costs in temperature-constrained deployments
Key Features with Dell SmartFabric OS10
- Consistent DevOps framework across compute, storage and networking elements
- Standard networking features, interfaces and scripting functions for legacy network operations integration
- Standards-based switching hardware abstraction via Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)
- Pervasive, unrestricted developer environment via Control Plane Services (CPS)
- Dell SmartFabric OS10 software enables Dell Technologies’ Layer 2 and 3 switching and routing protocols with integrated IP services, quality of service, manageability and automation features
- Increase VM Mobility region by stretching L2 VLAN within or across two DCs with unique VLT capabilities
- Scalable L2 and L3 Ethernet Switching with QoS, ACL and a full complement of standards based IPv4 and IPv6 features including OSPF, BGP and PBR
- Enhanced mirroring capabilities including local mirroring, Remote Port Mirroring (RPM), and Encapsulated Remote Port Mirroring (ERPM).
- Converged network support for Data Center Bridging, with priority flow control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx and iSCSI TLV
* Note that units configured in the PSU to IO airflow direction are subject to tighter restrictions for power consumptions on cables and optics used for 400GbE port
Specifications:
| Z9664F-ON Technical Specifications |
| Z9432F-ON |
Z9664F-ON, 64x 400GbE QSFP56-DD, 2x AC PSU, Fan module, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow
Z9664F-ON, 64x 400GbE QSFP56-DD, 2x AC PSU, Fan module, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, TAA Certified
Z9664F-ON, 64x 400GbE QSFP56-DD, 2x AC PSU, Fan module, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow
Z9664F-ON, 64x 400GbE QSFP56-DD, 2x AC PSU, Fan module, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, TAA Certified |
| Dell SW Configurations |
Dell SmartFabric OS10
Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies* |
| Redundant power supplies |
AC Power Supply, IO Panel to PSU Airflow
AC Power Supply, PSU to IO Panel Airflow
DC Power Supply, IO Panel to PSU Airflow
DC Power Supply, PSU to IO Panel Airflow |
| Fans |
Fan module, IO Panel to PSU Airflow
Fan module, PSU to IO Panel Airflow |
| Optics, Cables and Cable Management |
Please refer to Dell Networking Transceivers and Cables spec sheet for complete list of optics and cables. for a complete list of optics and cables. |
Physical
- 1 RJ45 console/management port with RS232 signaling and USB type C port
- 1 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet for management
- 1 USB 3.0 type A storage port 64x400GbE QSFP56-DD ports + 2xSFP+ 10GbE
Chassis
- Size: 2 RU, 438.5 x 630 x 87.5 mm (W x D x H), 17.26 x 24.80 x 3.45 inches (W x D x H)
- Switch without PSU and Fan tray: 40.68 lbs (18.46 kg)
- Switch with PSU and Fan trays: 50.71 lbs (23 kg)
Environmental
- Power supply: 100-240 VAC 50/60H*
- Max. power consumption: 2125 Watts
- Typ. power consumption: 500 Watts**
- Max Operating specifications:
- AC Max. Operating specifications:
- Operating temperature: 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)
- Operating humidity: 5 to 90% (RH), non-condensing
- Max. Non-operating specifications:
- Storage temperature: -40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C)
- Storage humidity: 5 to 95% (RH), non-condensing
- Fresh air Compliant to 45°C
- Support AC both lowline and highline power modes
Redundancy
- Hot swappable redundant power (2 per switch, 1 + 1 redundancy except with using lowline power)*
- Hot swappable redundant fans (4 per switch, 3+1 redundancy)
Performance
- Switch fabric capacity: 51.2Tbps (full duplex)
- Forwarding capacity: 10.2Bpps
- Latency: sub 850ns
- Packet buffer memory: 113.66MB: 56.83MB per Ingress Traffic Manager (ITM)
- NPU Pipeline is programmable capable using NP
- CPU: Intel Ice Lake-D LCC D-1714 4 core @ 2.3GHz (up to 3.4GHz in Turbo mode)
- CPU memory: 32GB DDR4 ECC
- MAC addresses: 156K
- ARP table: 16K standalone, 8K shared
- IPv4 routes: up to 400K (ALPM)
- IPv6 routes: 300K
- Multicast hosts: 1K
- Multicast IPv6 Routes : 4K
- Layer 2 VLANs: 4K
- MSTP: 64 instances
- LAG load balancing: Based on layer 2, IPv4 or IPv6 headers
- Timing Card PTP/1588 and Sync-E
- Trusted Platform Module
- Supports up to 4 ports of 20W optics when in IO/PSU airflow direction
- Supports up to 15W optics in all QSFP56-DD ports in I/P mode, some restrictions in P/I mode
RFC Compliance
- Safety
- UL/CUL 62368-1
- IEC/EN 60950-1 Including All National Deviations and Group Differences
- IEC/EN 62368-1 Including All National Deviations and Group Differences
- EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide
- EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems
- FDA Regulation 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
- Emissions
- AS/NZS CISPR: 32, Class A
- ICES-003, Class A
- EN55032, Class A
- VCCI-CISPR 32, Class A
- FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B
- Immunity
- EN 300 386 for Network Equipment
- EN 55035
- EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions
- EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
- EN 61000-4-2 ESD
- EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
- EN 61000-4-4 EFT
- EN 61000-4-5 Surge
- EN 61000-4-6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity
- RoHS
- All Z Series components are EU RoHS compliant.
- Certifications
- Available with US Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance
- USGv6 Host and Router Certified on Dell Networking OS 9.5 and greater
- IPv6 Ready for both Host and Router UCR DoD APL (core and distribution ALSAN switch)
- GB 40050-2021 Critical network devices security common requirements
- Warranty
- 1 year return to depot constrained
* 100-127 low-line power solution is non-redundant
** Typical power consumption measured at 25C ambient with 50% load on all ports
