Force 10 Networks
Force10 Networks is a pioneer in building and securing reliable, high performance networks. Committed to delivering the innovative and reliable technology that will allow customers to transform their networks into strategic assets, Force10 has pioneered advances in high density Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching, routing and security. With its no compromise approach to networking, Force10 enables customers to build and secure reliable networks at the lowest total cost of ownership.
E-Series
Force10 Networks is the pioneer in resilient Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing. The Force10 E-Series switch/routers provide best-in-class resiliency, unmatched scalability, line-rate performance and full L2 switching and IPv4/IPv6 routing. Based on revolutionary system architecture that combines fully distributed hardware and modular software, the E-Series switch/routers ensure predictable application performance, increase network availability and reduce operating costs.
- Patented multi-processor design delivers best-in-class resiliency and security
- Up to 1,260 Gigabit Ethernet ports or 224 Ten Gigabit Ethernet ports per chassis, enabling unprecedented network scalability
- Innovative Force10 ASICs and E-Series architecture deliver non-blocking, line-rate forwarding with access control lists (ACLs) across all line cards
- Fault-tolerance simplifies maintenance and maximizes system availability
- Robust Force10 FTOS™ software delivers full functionality Layer 2 (L2) switching and Layer 3 (L3) routing for applications spanning the LAN, MAN and WAN
C-Series
The Force10 Networks C-Series are resilient chassis-based switches that deliver reliability, network control and scalability. The C-Series is designed to support mission critical applications with very low latency across converged networks. Comprehensive management capabilities make the C-Series a cost-effective and flexible deployment option.
Key Applications
- Low cost 100/1000 Mbps server aggregation for small- to medium-sized data centers (100s to 1,000s of servers)
- Cost-effective LAN core switch for small- and medium-campuses (100s to 1,000s of PCs)
- High density GbE aggregation for distribution into a multiple Gbps or 10 GbE backbone
- Cost-effective PoE-enabled 10/100/1000Base-T wiring closet aggregation of VoIP phones, wireless access points, video cameras or other IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices
Key Features
The Force10 C-Series is designed to provide inherent reliability, network control, and scalability for high performance Ethernet environments.
- Up to 384 line-rate 10/100/1000Base-T ports with full 15.4 W Class 3 PoE support in a 13-RU chassis
- Up to 64 line-rate 10 GbE ports with pluggable XFP modules
- Intelligent power management with full 15.4 W PoE (IEEE 802.3af) support across all ports
- 5 microsecond switching latency under full load for 64 byte frames
- Switch fabric capacity of up to 1.536 Tbps and up to 952 Mpps L2/L3 packet forwarding capacity
- High availability architecture
- 1+1 Route Processor Module (RPM) design
- Continuous runtime data plane monitoring and advanced in-service CLI diagnostic functions
- Power supply redundancy with load sharing power bus enabling uninterrupted VoIP calls during a power supply failure
S-Series
S-Series Access Switches: Delivering Core Resiliency to the Network Edge
The Force10 S-Series is a family of resilient, small form factor Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches designed to exceed requirements for enterprises and service providers alike. S-Series switches complement the resiliency and density of the Force10 E-Series, providing a scalable, high performance end-to-end network solution.
Key Enterprise Applications
- Line-rate GbE and 10 GbE rack switches for the most demanding data center, storage or compute facility
- PoE for wiring closets that require core resiliency and high availability for VoIP and wireless connectivity
Key Service Provider Applications
- Layer 2 small form factor POP interconnect leveraging 10 GbE for cost-effective metro or intra-POP transport
- Scalable multi tenant unit (MTU) core or distribution switch
Please contact our Sales Team for more information
Toll-free Phone: (866) 305-8597
Email: info@modernenterprise.com