Dell PowerSwitch Z9332F-ON 32-Port 400GbE Layer 3 Data Center Switch

The Dell PowerSwitch Z9332F-ON is a high-density 32-port 400 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 managed data center switch in a 1U rack-mountable form factor. Designed for hyperscale data center spine and core layer deployments requiring maximum bandwidth density, it delivers 12.8 Tbps switching capacity with open networking support via Dell's SONiC-based OS10 or third-party NOS options. Ideal for cloud providers, large enterprises, and HPC environments demanding next-generation 400GbE fabric.

Key Features

• 32x 400GbE QSFP-DD Ports: Maximum bandwidth density for hyperscale spine/core
• 12.8 Tbps Switching Capacity: Non-blocking fabric for demanding data center workloads
• Layer 3 Routing: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS for advanced data center routing
• Open Networking: Supports Dell OS10, SONiC, and third-party NOS
• 1U Form Factor: High density in minimal rack space
• ECMP & VXLAN: Advanced data center fabric features

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: Z9332F-ON
• Ports: 32x 400GbE QSFP-DD
• Switching Capacity: 12.8 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 9.52 Bpps
• Layer: Layer 3
• Routing: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, ECMP
• Overlay: VXLAN
• NOS: Dell OS10 / SONiC / Open NOS
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable

Use Cases

• Hyperscale Spine: 400GbE spine layer for large-scale data center fabrics
• Cloud Core: High-density core switching for cloud provider networks
• HPC Interconnect: Ultra-high bandwidth for HPC cluster interconnects
• Data Center Modernization: Upgrade from 100GbE to 400GbE fabric

Compatibility Notes

• Compatible with 400GbE QSFP-DD DAC cables, AOC cables, and optical transceivers
• Supports Dell OS10, SONiC, and open NOS deployments
• Compatible with standard EIA-310 19-inch rack mounting
• Interoperable with major 400GbE ecosystem vendors

Frequently Asked Questions

What NOS options are supported on the Z9332F-ON?

The Z9332F-ON supports Dell OS10 (SONiC-based), open SONiC, and select third-party NOS options for open networking deployments.

Can the 400GbE ports be broken out to 100GbE?

Yes — each 400GbE QSFP-DD port can be broken out to 4x 100GbE using breakout cables, providing flexible connectivity options.

Is this switch suitable for enterprise deployments?

Yes — while designed for hyperscale, the Z9332F-ON is also suitable for large enterprise core and data center spine deployments requiring 400GbE density.

Product Details

• Part Number: Z9332F-ON
• Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
• Model: PowerSwitch Z9332F-ON
• Product Type: 400GbE Layer 3 Data Center Switch

Whether you are building a hyperscale data center spine, modernizing a cloud core network to 400GbE, or deploying an HPC interconnect fabric, the Dell PowerSwitch Z9332F-ON delivers the bandwidth density, open networking flexibility, and Layer 3 intelligence your data center demands.