Specification Sheet

Dell PowerSwitch
S5200-ON Series Switches
High-performance, open networking 25GbE top-of-rack and 100GbE spine/leaf
switches

The PowerSwitch S5200-ON 25/100GbE fixed switches Priority-based flow control (PFC), data center bridge
comprise Dell Technologies’ latest disaggregated hardware exchange (DCBX) and enhanced transmission selection
and software data center networking solutions, providing (ETS) make the S5200-ON family ideally suited for DCB
state-of-the-art, high-density 25/100GbE ports and a environments.
broad range of functionality to meet the growing demands The Dell PowerSwitch S5200-ON switches support
of today’s data center environment. These innovative, the open source Open Network Install Environment
next-generation open networking switches offer optimum (ONIE) for zero touch installation of Dell SmartFabric
flexibility and cost-effectiveness for web 2.0, enterprise OS10 networking operating system, Enterprise SONiC
and cloud service providers with demanding compute and Distribution by Dell Technologies, as well as of alternative
storage traffic environments. network operating systems.
The S5200-ON is a complete family of switches:12-port,
24-port, and 48-port 25GbE/100GbE ToR switches, 96-
port 25GbE/100GbE Middle of Row (MoR)/End of Row Key applications
(EoR) switch, and a 32-port 100GbE Multi-Rate Spine/ • Organizations looking to enter the software-
Leaf switch. From the compact half-rack width S5212F- defined data center era with a choice of networking
ON providing an ideal form factor for hyper-converged technologies designed to maximize flexibility
deployments, to the high density S5296F-ON for Middle
of Row deployments, the S5200-ON series offers • High-density 10/25GbE ToR server aggregation in
performance and flexibility for a variety of network designs. high-performance data center environments at the
desired fabric speed with the S5248F-ON or S5296F-
In addition to 100GbE Spine/Leaf deployments, the ON
S5232F-ON can also be used in high density deployments
using breakout cables to achieve up to 128 10GbE or 128 • Low-density 10/25GbE server and storage aggregation
25GbE ports. with the S5212F-ON and S5224F-ON
Using industry-leading hardware, the S5200-ON switches • Small-scale fabric implementation via the S5232F-
incorporate multiple architectural features that optimize ON switch in leaf and spine along with S5248F-ON
data center network flexibility, efficiency and availability, 1/10/25GbE ToR switches enabling cost-effective
including IO panel to PSU or PSU to IO panel airflow for aggregation of 10/25/40/50/100 uplinks
hot/cold aisle environments, redundant, hot-swappable
• Multi-functional 10/25/40/50/100GbE switching in High
power supplies and fans and deliver non-blocking
Performance Computing Clusters or other business-
performance for workloads sensitive to packet loss.
sensitive deployments requiring the highest bandwidth.
• iSCSI deployments, including DCB converged lossless
transactions
• Single-pass VXLAN routing

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Key features Key features with Dell SmartFabric OS10
• 1 or 2RU high-density ToR switches with up to 48 or 96 • Consistent DevOps framework across compute,
ports of 25GbE or 32 ports of 100GbE storage and networking elements
• Multi-rate 100GbE ports support 10/25/40/50/100GbE • Standard networking features, interfaces and scripting
• Scalable L2 and L3 Ethernet switching with QoS and functions for legacy network operations integration
a full complement of standards-based IPv4 and IPv6 • Standards-based switching hardware abstraction via
features, including OSPF and BGP routing support Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI)
• Line-rate performance via non-blocking switch fabrics: • Pervasive, unrestricted developer environment via
3.2Tbps (6.4Tbps full-duplex) on S5296F-ON and Control Plane Services (CPS)
S5232F-ON, 2.0Tbps (4.0Tbps full-duplex) on S5248F- • Dell SmartFabric OS10 software enables layer 2
ON, and 1.08Tbps (2.16Tbps full-duplex) on S5224F- and 3 switching and routing protocols with integrated
ON and S5212F-ON IP services, quality of service, manageability and
• L2 multipath support via Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) and automation features
Routed VLT support • OS10 supports Precision Time Protocol (PTP, IEEE
• VXLAN gateway functionality support for bridging and 1588v2) to synchronize clocks on network devices
routing the non-virtualized and the virtualized overlay • Increase VM Mobility region by stretching L2 VLAN
networks with line rate performance within or across two DCs with unique VLT capabilities
• Supports Dell Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell • Scalable L2 and L3 Ethernet Switching with QoS, ACL
Technologies. Dell Enterprise SONiC Distribution by and a full complement of standards based IPv4 and
Dell Technologies helps IT organizations to run their IPv6 features including OSPF, BGP and PBR
business with the innovation, automation and reliability
that comes from a commercial offering of SONiC with • Enhanced mirroring capabilities including local
production-ready enterprise feature enhancements, mirroring, Remote Port Mirroring (RPM), and
hardening and global support targeted for demanding Encapsulated Remote Port Mirroring (ERPM)
data center leaf and spine fabrics. • Converged network support for Data Center Bridging,
• Supports Dell SmartFabric OS10 with priority flow control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz),
DCBx and iSCSI TLV
• Converged network support for DCB, with priority flow
control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx and iSCSI • BGP EVPN with Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
TLV support in both Asymmetric and Symmetric modes, enabling
controller less NVO
• Routable RoCE to enable convergence of compute and
storage on Leaf/Spine Fabric
• IO panel to PSU airflow or PSU to IO panel airflow
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans on
most models
• Supports the open source Open Network Install
Environment (ONIE) for zero touch installation of
alternate network operating systems
• Tool-less enterprise ReadyRails™ mounting kits for
most models reducing time and resources for switch
rack installation (S5212F-ON will utilize a tandem tray
for mounting)
• Power-efficient operation and Dell Fresh Air 2.0
compliant up to 45ºC helps reduce cooling costs in
temperature constrained deployments

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 Features S5212F-ON S5224F-ON S5248F-ON S5296F-ON S5232F-ON

48xSFP28
12xSFP28 24xSFP28 96xSFP28 32xQSFP28
Ports 2xQSFP28-DD
3xQSFP28 4xQSFP28 8xQSFP28 2xSFP+
4xQSFP28

48 (SFP28)
12 (SFP28) 24 (SFP28) 16 (QSFP28-DD 96 (SFP28) 124 (QSFP28
Max 10GbE density 12 (QSFP28 16 (QSFP28 breakout) 32 (QSFP28 breakout)
Breakout) breakout) 16 (QSFP28 breakout) 2 (SFP+)
breakout)
Max 25GbE density 48 (SFP28)
12 (SFP28) 24 (SFP28) 16 (QSFP28-DD 96 (SFP28)
124 (QSFP28
12 (QSFP28 16 (QSFP28 breakout) 32 (QSFP28
breakout)
Breakout) breakout) 16 (QSFP28 breakout)
breakout)
Max 40GbE density 6 (QSFP28)
3 (QSFP28) 4 (QSFP28) 4 (QSFP28-DD 8 (QSFP28) 32 (QSFP28)
breakout)
6 (QSFP28 8 (QSFP28 16 (QSFP28 16 (QSFP28 64 (QSFP28
Max 50GbE density
breakout) breakout) breakout) breakout) breakout)
4 (QSFP28)
Max 100GbE
3 (QSFP28) 4 (QSFP28) 4 (QSFP28-DD 8 (QSFP28) 32 (QSFP28)
density
breakout)
1.08 Tbps (2.16 1.08 Tbps (2.16 2.0 Tbps (4.0 Tbps 3.2 Tbps (6.4 Tbps 3.2 Tbps (6.4 Tbps
Switching capacity
Tbps full duplex) Tbps full duplex) full duplex) full duplex) full duplex)
440 Mpps (880 720 Mpps (1.42 1.5 Bpps (3.0 Bpps 2.4 Bpps (4.8 Bpps 2.4 Bpps (4.8 Bpps
Throughput
Mpps full duplex) Bpps full duplex) full duplex) full duplex) full duplex)
Latency (nano sec) 906 881 847 850 877
1588v2 PTP timing
(hardware)
CPU Memory 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 16GB
SSD 16GB 32GB 64GB 64GB 64GB
Packet Buffer 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB
Maximum power 304W 455W 647W 893W 635W
Typical power 140W 200W 310W 457W 360W
2.8A@110VAC / 4.2A@110VAC / 5.8A@110VAC / 8.2A@110VAC / 5.8A@110VAC /
Maximum current
1.4A@220VAC 2.1A@220VAC 2.9A@220VAC 4.1A@220VAC 2.9A@220VAC
Fan modules Fixed 4 4 4 4
Form Factor 1RU (half-width) 1RU 1RU 2RU 1RU
8.2”Wx19.3”D 17.1”Wx18.1”D 17.1”Wx18.1”D 17.4”Wx20.1”D 17.1”Wx18.1”D
x1.6”H x1.7”H x1.7”H x3.4”H x1.7”H
Dimensions
20.9Wx49.0D 43.4Wx46.0D 43.4Wx46.0D 44.2Wx51.1D 43.4Wx46.0D
x4.1H (cm) x4.4H (cm) x4.4H (cm) x8.7H (cm) x4.4H (cm)
Weight 4.5kg (10.05lbs) 9.7kg (21.4lbs) 9.7kg (21.4lbs) 15.1kg (33.2lbs) 9.8kg (21.6lbs)
Max thermal output 1037 BTU/h 1552 BTU/h 2208 BTU/h 3047 BTU/h 2167 BTU/h

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 Features Description
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x DC PSU, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x DC PSU, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, NO-OS
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, NO-OS
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10, TAA
S5212F, 12x 25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, Dell
SmartFabric OS10, TAA

S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, NO-OS
S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, NO-OS
S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA
S5224F, 24x 25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA

S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
modules, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
modules, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
S5200-ON modules, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, NO-OS
S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
modules, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, NO-OS
S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
modules, I/O Panel to PSU Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA
S5248F, 48x 25GbE SFP28 + 2x 200GbE QSFP28-DD + 4x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan
modules, PSU to I/O Panel Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA

S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, NO-OS
S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, NO-OS
S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA
S5296F, 96x 25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE QSFP28, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA
 
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, NO-OS
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, NO-OS
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, I/O Panel to PSU
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA
S5232F, 32x 100 GbE QSFB28 + 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x AC PSU, Fan modules, PSU to I/O Panel
Airflow, Dell SmartFabric OS10, TAA  
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 (available as custom kit) DC Power Supply, PSU to
IO Panel Airflow (available as custom kit)
Fans Fan module, IO Panel to PSU Airflow
Fan module, PSU to IO Panel Airflow
Optics, Cables and Cable Please refer to Dell Networking Transceivers and Cables spec sheet for complete list of optics and
Management cables. for a complete list of optics and cables.

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 Technical specifications
Physical L2 Ingress ACL: 2K Immunity
1 RJ45 console/management port with RS232 L2 Egress ACL: 256 EN 300 386 V1.4.1:2008 EMC for Network
signaling IPv4 Ingress ACL: 2K Equipment
S5212F-ON: 12x25GbE SFP28 + 3x 100GbE IPv4 Egress ACL: 2K EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
QSFP28 IPv6 Ingress ACL: 1K EN 61000-3-2: Harmonic Current
S5224F-ON: 24x25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE IPv6 Egress ACL: 1K Emissions
QSFP28 VLANs: 4K EN 61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations and
S5248F-ON: 48x25GbE SFP28 + 4x 100GbE MSTP instances: 63 instances Flicker
QSFP28 + 2x100GbE QSFP28-DD PVST instances: 150 instances EN 61000-4-2: ESD
S5296F-ON: 96x25GbE SFP28 + 8x 100GbE Total LAG: 128 EN 61000-4-3: Radiated Immunity
QSFP28 Total members per LAG: 16 EN 61000-4-4: EFT
S5232F-ON: 32x100GbE QSFP28 ports + LAG load balancing: Based on layer 2, IPv4 or EN 61000-4-5: Surge
2xSFP+ 10GbE IPv6 headers EN 61000-4-6: Low Frequency Conducted
Immunity
Environmental For Network Operating System (NOS) specific
Power supply: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz features, refer to Dell SmartFabric OS10 RoHS
Max Operating specifications: and Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell All S Series components are EU RoHS
AC Max. Operating specifications: Technologies spec sheets. compliant.
Operating temperature: 32° to 113°F
(0° to 45°C) Regulatory compliance Certifications
Operating humidity: 5 to 90% (RH), Safety Available with US Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
non-condensing UL/CSA 60950-1, Second Edition compliance
Max. Non-operating specifications: Storage EN 60950-1, Second Edition USGv6 Host and Router Certified on Dell
temperature: –40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C) IEC 60950-1, Second Edition Including All Networking OS 9.5 and greater
Storage humidity: 5 to 90% (RH), National Deviations and Group Differences IPv6 Ready for both Host and Router
non-condensing EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1: UCR DoD APL (core and distribution ALSAN
Fresh air Compliant to 45°C Equipment Classification Requirements and switch
User’s Guide
Redundancy EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products Part 2: Warranty
Hot swappable redundant power Safety of Optical Fibre Communication 1 Year Return to Depot
Hot swappable redundant fans (fixed power Systems
supply and fans on S5212F-ON) FDA Regulation 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
Emissions
Performance* Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22:
Packet buffer memory: 32MB 2006, Class A
CPU memory: 16GB Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A
MAC Addresses: 32K min, 288K max** Europe: EN 55022: 2006+A1:2007
IPv4 Hosts: 16K min, 168K max** (CISPR 22: 2006), Class A
IPv6 Hosts: 8K min, 100K max** Japan: VCCI V3/2009 Class A
IPv4 Routes: 128K** USA: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B:2011,
IPv6 Routes: 64K** Class A
Multicast Routes: 16K

*Maximum NPU and hardware performance. Please refer to specific Network Operating System scalability numbers for actual, validated values.
**Depends on ALPM mode.

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