The Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON (DPN: 0MNX7J) is an enterprise-grade, high-density fixed switch engineered for modern data center leaf-spine architectures. It delivers 96 ports of 25GbE SFP28 connectivity paired with 8 uplink ports of 100GbE QSFP28, providing 3.2Tbps non-blocking switching capacity (6.4Tbps full-duplex) with 2.4Bpps throughput and sub-microsecond latency (850ns). The switch features dual hot-swappable 1100W AC power supplies for redundancy, 32MB packet buffer for burst traffic handling, and 16GB CPU memory with 64GB SSD storage. It supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and static routing, with capacity for 32K–288K MAC addresses and up to 168K IPv4 hosts. The reverse airflow cooling system with four fan modules ensures efficient thermal management across operating temperatures of 0–45°C. Ideal for cloud service providers, multi-tenant data centers, and high-performance computing environments requiring predictable line-rate performance and seamless scalability.
3.2Tbps non-blocking switching fabric with 6.4Tbps full-duplex capacity.
Dual 1100W hot-swappable PSUs provide redundancy without service interruption.
32MB packet buffer and intelligent traffic management prevent packet loss.
1588v2 PTP hardware support enables precision timing for synchronized applications.
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Manufacturer part #
MNX7J
Brand
Dell
Condition
New
Use Cases
Data center spine/aggregation, cloud service providers, HPC clusters, financial trading, enterprise campus networks, CDNs
Model Name
S5296F-ON
Product Line
PowerSwitch S5200-ON Series
Product Type
Enterprise Fixed Network Switch
Operating System
Dell OS10 (native); supports ONIE for alternative NOS
Management Interface
Web-based GUI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, CLI via console
Dell Part Number (DPN)
0MNX7J
Deployment Architecture
Compatible systems
The Dell S5296F-ON integrates seamlessly into modern data center environments running Dell OS10 or alternative disaggregated NOS via ONIE. It requires standard 19-inch rack infrastructure, dual AC power feeds (100-240V), and standard SFP28/QSFP28 transceiver optics. Compatible with existing Dell PowerSwitch S5200-ON series switches for fabric expansion. Supports standard network management protocols (SSH, SNMP, Telnet) and out-of-band management via dedicated Ethernet port.
Dell Technologies PowerSwitch S5200-ON Series
Model: S5296F-ON
Form factor: 1RU fixed switch
Generation: Current Generation (2024+)
Designed for data center leaf-spine architectures; integrates with Dell OS10 operating system; compatible with standard 19-inch rack mounting.
Dell Technologies PowerSwitch S5200-ON Series
Model: S5248F-ON, S5224F-ON
Form factor: 1RU fixed switches
Generation: Same Series
Sibling models in S5200-ON family; can be deployed in same fabric with appropriate uplink configuration.
Best for
Data Center Spine/Aggregation
High-capacity aggregation layer for leaf-spine topologies; 100GbE uplinks connect to spine tier while 96x 25GbE ports serve leaf switches, enabling non-blocking east-west traffic in large-scale data centers.
Cloud Service Provider Networks
Multi-tenant environment support with 4K VLANs, VXLAN/EVPN overlay capabilities, and 288K MAC address capacity; dual PSU redundancy ensures continuous service delivery for mission-critical cloud infrastructure.
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10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE SFP28/QSFP28 modules; passive DAC and active optical cables
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters
Sub-microsecond latency (850ns) and 2.4Bpps forwarding rate support latency-sensitive HPC workloads; 32MB packet buffer prevents loss during bursty traffic patterns common in scientific computing.
Financial Services Data Centers
Precision timing via 1588v2 PTP hardware support enables synchronized trading systems; non-blocking architecture guarantees predictable, deterministic performance for low-latency trading applications.
Enterprise Campus Aggregation
Consolidates multiple building or campus networks via 100GbE uplinks; comprehensive routing protocol support (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise network infrastructure.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
High port density and throughput handle massive concurrent connections; VXLAN/EVPN support enables distributed content caching across geographically dispersed nodes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the switching capacity and throughput of the Dell S5296F-ON?
The S5296F-ON delivers 3.2Tbps non-blocking switching capacity (6.4Tbps full-duplex) with 2.4Bpps forwarding rate (4.8Bpps full-duplex). This non-blocking architecture ensures line-rate performance across all 104 ports simultaneously, enabling wire-speed forwarding without congestion or bottlenecks in high-density data center deployments.
How many ports does the S5296F-ON have and what are the port types?
The switch features 96x 25GbE SFP28 ports for server/leaf connectivity and 8x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for spine/aggregation uplinks. This 104-port configuration supports high-density leaf-spine architectures. Additionally, it includes 1 RJ45 console port (RS232), 1 out-of-band management port (10/100/1000BASE-T), and 2 integrated 100GbE QSFP28 stacking ports.
What redundancy and power features does the S5296F-ON provide?
The switch includes dual hot-swappable 1100W AC power supplies (2.2kW total capacity) for N+1 redundancy. Maximum power consumption is 893W with typical consumption at 457W. Hot-swappable design allows PSU replacement without powering down the switch, ensuring continuous operation in enterprise environments where downtime is costly.
What Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols are supported?
The S5296F-ON supports comprehensive L2 protocols (VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, MSTP, PVST, LAG) and L3 routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, static routing). It handles 4K VLANs, 128 LAGs with 16 members each, and supports both IPv4 and IPv6. This extensive protocol suite enables flexible deployment of multi-tenant environments, network segmentation, and advanced overlay/underlay architectures.
What is the latency and packet buffer capacity?
The S5296F-ON delivers sub-microsecond latency of 850 nanoseconds, critical for low-latency applications like HPC and financial trading. The 32MB packet buffer with intelligent traffic management prevents packet loss during traffic bursts, improving application reliability. This combination ensures consistent performance under variable workloads typical in cloud and multi-tenant data centers.
Does the S5296F-ON support precision timing for synchronized applications?
Yes, the switch includes 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) hardware support, enabling sub-microsecond clock synchronization across the network. This feature is essential for financial trading systems, telecommunications, and other applications requiring deterministic, synchronized timing across distributed infrastructure.
What is the maximum MAC address and host capacity?
The S5296F-ON supports 32K minimum to 288K maximum MAC addresses, up to 168K IPv4 hosts, and up to 100K IPv6 hosts. It also handles 128K IPv4 routes and 64K IPv6 routes, providing substantial capacity for large-scale enterprise networks and multi-tenant cloud environments with thousands of connected devices.
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