Dell Networking Switches

Dell PowerSwitch S-Series

The S-Series is Dell's data center switching platform:

• S5200-ON — 25/100GbE leaf/spine switch with OS10 Enterprise. Open networking ready.
• S4100-ON — 10GbE top-of-rack with 40/100GbE uplinks. Stackable.
• S3100-ON — 1GbE campus switch with 10GbE uplinks.

S-Series switches run Dell OS10 and support open networking standards. They integrate with Dell PowerEdge server environments through Dell SmartFabric automation.

Dell N-Series

The N-Series is Dell's campus and access layer platform:

• N3000 Series — Layer 3 managed switch. 1GbE access with 10GbE uplinks. Stacking support.
• N2000 Series — Layer 2+ managed switch. 1GbE access with 10GbE uplinks.
• N1100 Series — Entry-level managed switch for small deployments.

N-Series switches provide straightforward management for organizations running Dell PowerEdge server infrastructure.

Why Dell Networking at Enterasource

Dell networking integrates with Dell PowerEdge server environments through SmartFabric for automated VLAN provisioning and switch management. For organizations with existing Dell server infrastructure, Dell switches simplify network management through a single-vendor stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Dell PowerSwitch S-Series and N-Series?

The S-Series is Dell's data center switching platform running Dell OS10 with open networking support, SmartFabric automation, and speeds up to 100GbE. S-Series switches (S5200-ON, S4100-ON, S3100-ON) are designed for spine-leaf data center fabrics. The N-Series is Dell's campus and access layer platform with Layer 2+ and Layer 3 managed switching at 1GbE access speeds with 10GbE uplinks. N-Series switches (N3000, N2000, N1100) are designed for straightforward campus networking in Dell PowerEdge server environments.

Do Dell switches integrate with Dell PowerEdge servers?

Yes. Dell PowerSwitch S-Series switches integrate with Dell PowerEdge servers through SmartFabric — an automation framework that provisions VLANs and network settings from within the iDRAC or OpenManage Enterprise server management console. SmartFabric allows server administrators to manage networking alongside servers without a separate network management tool. This integration is a software feature of Dell OS10 and works the same on refurbished S-Series switches as new devices.

Does Enterasource carry Dell open networking switches?

Yes. Dell PowerSwitch S-Series switches are open networking (ON) capable — they run Dell OS10 Enterprise with support for BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and other standard protocols. S-Series switches are compatible with multi-vendor spine-leaf fabrics and interoperate with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and other vendors using standard protocols. All Dell networking switches are fully tested and backed by Enterasource warranty.

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