Dell Networking 9700 Series High-Density Modular Data Center Switch

The Dell Networking 9700 series high-density modular data center switch is a scalable, modular chassis switch offering high-density 10G to 400GbE connectivity. It provides an enterprise-class, non-blocking fabric purpose-built for cloud, AI, and spine-leaf infrastructures.

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    Dell QM9700
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HPC & Data Center Infrastructure

Dell Networking 9700 Series High-Density Modular Data Center Switch

The Dell 9700 series switch is a high-capacity, enterprise-class data center switching platform designed for cloud, AI, and hyperscale network infrastructures. It delivers modular, chassis-based architecture with support for high-density Ethernet connectivity ranging from 10GbE to 400GbE depending on line card configuration. Built for non-blocking, low-latency switching, the platform supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including VXLAN and EVPN for modern data center fabrics. It features redundant supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan modules to ensure high availability and resilience. Optimized for large-scale spine-leaf deployments, the Dell 9700 Series enables scalable, automated, and programmable networking for enterprise, cloud, and high-performance computing environments.

 Dell Networking 9700 Series High-Density Modular Data Center Switch

 

Technical Matrix

Modular Scalability

Features a multi-terabit scalable chassis-based architecture that grows alongside your data center demands.

Versatile High-Density Ports

Supports a flexible mix of 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G Ethernet connectivity via modular line cards.

Enterprise-Class High Availability

Built for continuous operation with redundant supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan trays.

Advanced Protocol Support

Fully equipped for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, integrating VXLAN and EVPN for modern automated fabrics.

Optimized Fabric Performance

Delivers a non-blocking, low-latency switching fabric specifically designed to handle intensive data center traffic efficiently.

Target Applications

01

Enterprise Data Centers:

Serves as a resilient core switching infrastructure for high-availability enterprise networks.

02

Cloud Infrastructure:

Provides a highly scalable and programmable networking platform optimized for cloud environments.

03

AI and HPC Clusters:

Supports intensive computational workloads with critical high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnects.

04

Hyperscale Networks:

Meets the massive data throughput requirements of large-scale cloud and enterprise storage.

05

Core Routing:

Acts as the central, high-capacity routing engine to streamline enterprise-wide traffic.

06

Spine-leaf Architectures:

Optimized for high-density physical topologies to improve data center efficiency.

07

High-bandwidth Low-latency Network Fabrics:

Delivers rapid, uninterrupted data transfer across demanding fabric infrastructures.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware Metric Factory Specification Details
Product Family Dell Networking / PowerSwitch 9700 Series Data Center Switch Platform
Switch Architecture Modular chassis-based core/distribution switch system
Target Deployment Enterprise core network, cloud data center, AI/HPC networking
Switching Capacity Multi-terabit scalable fabric architecture (chassis-dependent)
Port Architecture High-density modular line cards (Ethernet uplinks / data center ports)
Supported Speeds 10G / 25G / 40G / 100G / 400G Ethernet (module dependent)
High Availability Design Redundant supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan trays
Operating System Dell Enterprise Networking OS (OS10 / SONiC support depending on deployment)
Layer Support Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching with advanced routing protocols
Fabric Design Non-blocking, low-latency switching fabric optimized for data center traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What port speeds does the Dell 9700 Series support?
Depending on the modular line cards installed, the switch supports flexible port speeds including 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, and 400G Ethernet.
Q2: What is the hardware architecture of this switch?
It utilizes a modular, chassis-based architecture designed specifically for core and distribution layer deployments in data centers.
Q3: How does the Dell 9700 ensure high availability?
To maximize uptime and resilience, the chassis is equipped with redundant supervisor engines, power supplies, and fan trays.
Q4: Does the switch support modern networking protocols?
Yes, it supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with advanced routing protocols, including VXLAN and EVPN, necessary for modern programmable fabrics.

Scale Smarter. Minimize Infrastructure Footprints.

By deploying premium multi-vendor compatible transceivers and active optical cables, data center operators can optimize optical layer capital expenditure allocations without sacrificing operational safety metrics. Keep packet switching metrics moving at peak physical constraints with enterprise-grade quality.

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