Open Networking | SandWork Compatible
Take full command of your Dell™ portfolio.
SandWork provides the enterprise-grade orchestration, visibility, and lifecycle management required to run SONiC at scale on Dell’s hardware.
Orchestrating Dell at Enterprise Scale
While Dell hardware provides the robust switching fabric, SandWork provides the intelligence to manage it.
By acting as a centralized orchestration layer, SandWork simplifies the deployment and operation of SONiC enabled devices across your Dell infrastructure, transforming a collection of switches into a unified, manageable fabric.
SandWork provides a consistent management experience, supporting everything from high-density core fabric to specialized edge powerhouses.
Features
Highlights
Automated Provisioning
Eliminate manual CLI errors. Sandwork automates SONiC configurations, ensuring your Dell fabric is consistent and compliant.
Visibility
Deep-dive into the health of your Dell hardware. Monitor status, patterns, and health across thousands of nodes.
Lifecycle Management
Automate every phase of the network. From initial design and zero-touch onboarding to continuous Day 2+ management.
Compatible Dell Hardware
| Vendor | Model Name / Specs Link | Port Configuration | Role | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | S4348T | 48x 10G (RJ45) + 6x 100G | Leaf | 10G Base-T high-performance connectivity |
| Dell | S4348F | 48x 10G + 6x 100G | Leaf | 10G SFP+ server aggregation |
| Dell | S4328F | 24x 10G/25G + 4x 100G | Leaf | Agile 25G networking for private clouds |
| Dell | Z9864F | 64x 800G | Spine | AI-driven 800G infrastructure |
| DellEMC | S5248f | 48x 25G + 4x 100G + 2x 200G | Leaf | Mainstream data center fabric leaf |
| DellEMC | N3248TE | 48x 1G + 4x 10G + 2x 100G | Management / Campus | High-speed enterprise campus access |
| DellEMC | S3248T-ON | 48x 1G + 4x 10G + 2x 100G | Management / Campus | Open-networking enterprise edge |
| DellEMC | N3248X | 48x 10G + 4x 25G + 2x 100G | Campus Switch | Multi-gigabit campus core aggregation |
| DellEMC | N3248P | 48x 1G (PoE+) + 4x 10G + 2x 100G | Campus Switch | Powering standard office IoT devices |
| DellEMC | N3248PXE | 48x 10G (PoE++) + 4x 25G + 2x 100G | Campus Switch | High-power WiFi 6E/7 deployments |
| DellEMC | S5232f | 32x 100G | Leaf / Spine | Compact 100G fabric aggregation |
| DellEMC | Z9264f | 64x 100G | Spine | 100G spine for traditional fabrics |
| DellEMC | Z9332 | 32x 400G | Spine | High-performance 400G spine role |
| DellEMC | S5296f | 96x 25G + 8x 100G | Leaf | High-density 25G Top-of-Rack server access |
| DellEMC | E3248P | 48x 1G (PoE+) + 4x 10G + 2x 100G | Campus Switch | Remote branch PoE connectivity |
| DellEMC | Z9664 | 64x 400G | Spine | Massive-scale 400G spine capacity |
| DellEMC | S5224f | 24x 25G + 4x 100G | Leaf | Mid-sized cluster server access |
| DellEMC | S5212f | 12x 25G + 3x 100G | Edge / Leaf | Space-constrained micro-data centers |
| DellEMC | S5448 | 48x 100G + 8x 400G | Leaf / Spine | Ultra-high density 100G/400G networking |
| DellEMC | E3248PXE | 48x 10G (PoE++) + 4x 25G + 2x 100G | Campus Switch | High-performance campus edge |
| DellEMC | Z9432-032 | 32x 400G | Spine | High-radix core data center spine |
Use-Cases
Why Manage with SandWork?
Operational Complexity
SandWork replaces manual switch-by-switch configuration with centralized, policy-based management.
Fast Deployment
Speeds up time-to-production for new Dell hardware through automated ZTP and orchestration workflows.
Vendor Diversity
Maintain a single management plane even if your Dell fleet sits alongside other SONiC-enabled brands.
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