Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 12 Port 25GbE SFP28 Managed Switch with 3 × 100GbE QSFP28 210-APHW –

The Dell Technologies PowerSwitch S5212F-ON is a high-performance, enterprise-grade data center switch engineered to deliver ultra-fast connectivity and scalability for modern IT environments. Designed for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments, it provides a powerful combination of 25GbE and 100GbE ports, enabling efficient handling of high-bandwidth workloads such as virtualization, cloud computing, and storage networking.

Built for the open networking era, this switch supports disaggregated networking with ONIE (Open Network Install Environment), allowing businesses to choose their preferred network operating system. With advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, high switching capacity, and support for software-defined networking (SDN), the S5212F-ON ensures flexibility, automation, and future-ready infrastructure.

Key Features & Benefits

12 × 25GbE SFP28 Ports High-speed server and storage connectivity
3 × 100GbE QSFP28 Ports Ultra-fast uplinks for core networking
L2/L3 Managed Switching Advanced routing and network control
Open Networking Support ONIE-enabled for flexible OS deployment
Massive 2.16 Tbps Switching Capacity Handles intensive workloads with ease
SDN Ready Supports OpenFlow 1.3 and VXLAN
High MAC Table Capacity Up to 160,000 entries
Compact 1U Rackmount Design Space-efficient for data centers

Ideal Uses

Data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
Virtualization and cloud platforms
High-performance storage networking
Enterprise aggregation and core networking
Software-defined networking (SDN) environments

Specifications

Condition: item 
Brand: Dell
Model: PowerSwitch S5212F-ON (210-APHW)

Performance
Switch Type: Managed
Switch Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
Switching Capacity: 2160 Gbit/s (2.16 Tbps)
MAC Address Table: 160,000 entries

Ports & Interfaces
SFP Ports: 12 × 25GbE SFP28
QSFP Ports: 3 × 100GbE QSFP28
USB Ports: 1 × USB 2.0
Console Ports: RJ-45 / Micro-USB

Networking
Standards: IEEE 802.3
SDN Support: OpenFlow 1.3, VXLAN
OS Support: ONIE (Open Network Install Environment)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Power Connector: AC-in jack

Warranty

12 Month Warranty

What's in the Box

Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON Switch
Power Cable