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Data center optimized
The Dell Networking S Series S6000 is a 10/40GbE top-of-
rack (ToR) switch purpose-built for applications in high-
performance data center and computing environments.
Leveraging a non-blocking, cut-through switching
architecture, the S6000 delivers line-rate L2 and L3
forwarding capacity to maximize network performance.
The compact S6000 design provides industry-leading
density of 32 ports of 40GbE or 96 ports of 10GbE
1
and
eight additional ports of 40GbE to conserve rack space
while enabling denser footprints and simplifying migration
to 40Gbps in the data center core. Priority-Based Flow
Control (PFC), Data Center Bridge Exchange (DCBX) and
Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) make the S6000
ideally suited for DCB environments. In addition, the
S6000 incorporates multiple architectural features that
optimize data center network exibility, eciency and
availability, including redundant, hot-swappable power
supplies and fans.
The S6000 also supports Dell Networking’s Open
Automation Framework, which provides enhanced
network automation and virtualization capabilities for
virtual data center environments. The Open Automation
Framework comprises a suite of inter-related network
management tools that can be used together or
independently to provide a network that is exible,
available and manageable while helping to reduce
operational expenses. Furthermore, built-in support
for key network virtualization and software-dened
networking initiatives help enable customers with future-
ready agility, optimized for virtual services deployment
and delivery.
Key applications
• High-density 10/40GbE ToR server aggregation in high-
performance data center environments
• Active Fabric
™
implementation for large deployments in
conjunction with the Dell Z9000, creating a at, two-tier,
non-blocking
2
10/40GbE data center network design
• Small-scale Active Fabric implementation via the S6000
switch in leaf and spine along with S Series 1/10GbE
ToR switches enabling cost-eective aggregation of
10/40GbE uplinks
• iSCSI storage deployment including DCB converged
lossless transactions
Key features
• 1RU high-density 10/40GbE ToR switch with 32 ports
of 40GbE (QSFP+) or 96 ports of 10GbE
1
and eight
ports of 40GbE
• Up to 2.56Tbps of switching I/O bandwidth (full-
duplex) and available non-blocking
2
cut-through
switching fabric delivering line-rate performance
under full load
2
with sub 600ns latency
• Scalable L2 and L3 Ethernet switching with QoS and
a full complement of standards-based IPv4 and IPv6
features, including OSPF and BGP routing support
• L2 multipath support via Virtual Link Trunking (VLT)
and multiple VLT (mVLT) multi-chassis link aggregation
technology
• VXLAN gateway functionality
3
support for optimized
virtual operation
• Open Automation Framework adding automated
conguration and provisioning capabilities to simplify
the management of network environments
• Modular Dell FTOS software delivering inherent stability
as well as enhanced monitoring and serviceability
functions
• Jumbo frame support for large data transfers
• 128 link aggregation groups with up to eight members
per group, using enhanced hashing
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
• Converged network support for DCB, with priority ow
control (802.1Qbb), ETS (802.1Qaz), DCBx and iSCSI
TLV support
• I/O panel to power supply airow or power supply to
I/O panel airow
• Tool-less enterprise ReadyRails
™
mounting kits
reducing time and resources for switch rack installation
• Power-ecient operation up to 45°C helping reduce
cooling costs in temperature-constrained deployments
Dell Networking S6000
High-performance 10/40GbE top-of-rack switch for virtualized data centers
High-density 40GbE switch (32 ports of 40GbE or 96 ports of 10GbE
1
and eight ports of 40GbE) with
high performance for ToR, MoR and EoR deployments. The S6000 includes feature-rich Dell FTOS,
VLT, and built-in network virtualization features with support for Dell Open Automation Framework.
High-density 1RU
10/40GbE switch.
Purpose-built for
virtualized data centers.
1 Using QSFP+ breakout cables (available separately)
2 Performance rated over aggregate operation and with
average packet transfers greater than 200 bytes
3 Future feature