What port configuration does the Dell Y2FJ0 PowerConnect 8164 provide?

Features 48x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting 100Mbps/1Gbps/10Gbps auto-negotiation and dual QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports. Upgradeable to 64 ports with optional QSFP+/40GbE modules, enabling flexible high-density 10GbE deployments with copper connectivity.

What is the switching performance of the PowerConnect 8164 Y2FJ0?

Delivers 1.2Tbps full-duplex switching capacity and 960Mpps forwarding rate. Supports 128,000 MAC addresses, 9MB packet buffer, and non-blocking wire-speed across all ports, ideal for high-throughput Layer 3 enterprise environments.

Does the Y2FJ0 support switch stacking and management features?

Yes, stacks up to 6 units for unified management. Includes built-in USB port for firmware/config file import/export, iSCSI auto-configuration, broadcast storm control, and Auto MDI/MDIX for simplified enterprise deployments.

What Layer 3 capabilities are available on this switch?

Full Layer 3 Ethernet switch with routing, VLAN support, and enterprise protocols. Optimized for iSCSI storage networks and core/campus use with robust forwarding performance up to 960Mpps.

Is the Dell 8164 Y2FJ0 suitable for data center ToR deployments?

Yes, 1RU form factor with 48x 10GBASE-T ports and 40GbE uplinks provides high-density access for servers. 1.2Tbps capacity handles demanding east-west traffic with low latency and upgrade options.

What power and environmental specs does it have?

Includes dual AC power supplies (configuration dependent), rail kit, and console cables. Enterprise-grade design supports standard data center airflow and temperatures for reliable 24/7 operation.

Y2FJ0 - Dell Y2FJ0 8164 48x10GBASE-T 2x40GbE QSFP+ Switch

Name: Dell Y2FJ0 8164 48x10GBASE-T 2x40GbE QSFP+ Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: Y2FJ0

Y2FJ0 - Dell Y2FJ0 8164 48x10GBASE-T 2x40GbE QSFP+ Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 8164 (Y2FJ0) is a enterprise-grade 1RU Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for high-speed networking in data centers, campuses, and core deployments. It features 48x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports supporting auto-negotiation at 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and 10Gbps speeds, plus dual QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports for high-bandwidth aggregation. Optionally upgradeable to 64 ports via QSFP+/40GbE modules, it provides non-blocking 1.2Tbps full-duplex switching fabric capacity and up to 960Mpps forwarding rate. Key enterprise capabilities include stacking up to 6 switches, iSCSI auto-configuration for storage optimization, broadcast storm control, Auto MDI/MDIX, and a 128K MAC address table with 9MB packet buffer. Built-in USB port enables easy firmware and configuration management. Ideal for high-density 10GbE environments requiring low-latency Layer 3 routing, VLAN support, and robust resiliency for mission-critical traffic.

1.2Tbps full-duplex switching fabric capacity.
48x 10GBASE-T ports with 100M/1G/10G auto-negotiation.
Dual QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports for aggregation.
960Mpps forwarding rate with 128K MAC addresses.
Stacking capability for up to 6 switches.
9MB packet buffer memory for burst handling.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	Y2FJ0
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	8164
Features	iSCSI auto-config, storm control, Auto MDI/MDIX, USB console
Stacking	Up to 6 switches
Accessories	Rail kit, power/console cables
Product Line	PowerConnect
Product Type	Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2/3

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Native integration with Dell PowerEdge servers via 10GBASE-T; supports standard QSFP+ optics and stacking with same model.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 12G Rack Servers
Form factor: 1U/2U Rack
Generation: 12G/13G
Optimized for ToR connectivity with 10GbE server NICs.

Best for

Data Center Core
Serves as high-capacity aggregation switch handling east-west 10GbE traffic with 1.2Tbps non-blocking fabric for server farms.
Campus Aggregation
Stacks up to 6 units for scalable Layer 3 routing and 40GbE uplinks in enterprise campus backbone deployments.
iSCSI Storage Networks
Optimizes storage traffic with iSCSI auto-configuration and wire-speed 10GBASE-T ports for SAN connectivity.
Top-of-Rack Switching
Provides 48x 10GbE copper ports for dense server access layers with upgrade path to 64 ports.
High-Density Ethernet
Supports multi-speed auto-negotiation (100M/1G/10G) for mixed legacy and high-speed endpoint connectivity.
Enterprise Resilient Networking

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Packet Buffer	9MB
Forwarding Rate	960Mpps
MAC Address Table	Up to 128,000 entries
Switching Capacity	1.2Tbps full-duplex

Ports	48x 10GBASE-T RJ45
Expansion	Upgradeable to 64 ports w/ QSFP+ module
Port Speeds	100Mbps/1Gbps/10Gbps auto-negotiating
Uplink Ports	2x QSFP+ 40GbE

Dell Y2FJ0 8164 48x10GBASE-T 2x40GbE QSFP+ Switch

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Best for

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