Description
Product Overview
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON S-Series Networking Switch is a high-performance Ethernet switch designed to provide connectivity to enterprise networks. It is a Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch that offers 28 ports with 10 Gigabit per second (Gbps) connectivity. The switch is part of the Dell EMC Open Networking ecosystem, which enables customers to deploy modern network architectures that are flexible, automated, and software-defined.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON is both a Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch. A Layer 2 switch is a network switch that operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. It forwards data between connected devices based on their MAC addresses. Layer 2 switches are used in local area networks (LANs) to connect devices such as computers, printers, and servers.
A Layer 3 switch, on the other hand, operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model. It forwards data between networks based on their IP addresses. Layer 3 switches are used in larger networks to provide routing between subnets.
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON combines the functionality of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, making it suitable for both LANs and larger networks that require routing between subnets.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON switch provides 28 ports with 10 Gigabit per second (Gbps) connectivity. 10 Gigabit Ethernet is a high-speed Ethernet standard that provides data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps. It is ten times faster than the previous Ethernet standard, Gigabit Ethernet, which provides data transfer rates of up to 1 Gbps.
10 Gigabit Ethernet is commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks that require high-speed connectivity between servers, storage devices, and other network infrastructure.
Open Networking Ecosystem
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON switch is part of the Dell EMC Open Networking ecosystem. This ecosystem is based on the principles of open standards, software-defined networking (SDN), and network functions virtualization (NFV). It enables customers to deploy modern network architectures that are flexible, automated, and software-defined.
Open standards ensure that customers are not locked into proprietary solutions and can choose the best hardware and software for their specific needs. SDN allows customers to automate network configuration and management, reducing manual errors and increasing network agility. NFV enables customers to virtualize network functions such as firewalls, load balancers, and routers, reducing the need for physical hardware and increasing network scalability.
Benefits of the 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON Switch
The 210-ALSY Dell S4128F-ON switch offers several benefits to enterprise customers, including:
- High-performance switching: The switch provides 28 ports with 10 Gigabit per second (Gbps) connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer between connected devices.
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality: The switch combines the functionality of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, making it suitable for both LANs and larger networks that require routing between subnets.
- Flexible deployment: The switch is part of the Dell EMC Open Networking ecosystem, which enables customers to deploy modern network architectures that are flexible, automated, and software-defined.
- Reduced costs: The switch is based on open standards and supports software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV), which can help reduce the need for proprietary hardware and lower operational costs.
General Information about the Dell 210-ALSY
- Part Number or SKU# 210-ALSY
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Product Type: Switch
Technical Information for 28 Ports Switch
- Total Number of Ports: 28 Ports
- Enclosure Type: Front-to-back airflow rack-mountable 1U
- Performance: Switching capacity: 960 Gbps ¦ Throughput: 720 Mpps
- Subtype: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion & Connectivity of Ethernet Switch
- Interfaces: 24 X Gigabit Lan – Rj-45 – Poe+ – 30.8 W, 4 X 5gbit Lan – Rj-45 – Poe – 60 W, 2 X 10gbit, 1 X 1000base, 1 X USB
Environmental Parameters of Layer 3 Switch
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 85% (non-condensing)
- Humidity Range Storage: 5 – 95% (non-condensing)
- Max Operating Temperature: 40 °C
- Max Storage Temperature: 65 °C
- Min Operating Temperature: 5 °C
- Min Storage Temperature: -40 °C
Dimensions & Weight
- Depth: 17.99 Inch
- Height: 1.73 Inch
- Width: 16.96 Inch
- Weight: 19.66 Lbs
Power Description
- Power Device: Internal Power Supply
- Installed Qty: 1
- Power Provided: 1000 Watt
