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.
The Force10
E-Series sets a new standard for high
performance switch/routers with unmatched
scalability to 1,260 Gigabit Ethernet or 224 Ten
Gigabit Ethernet ports per chassis, consistent
performance with ACLs on all ports, and full L2
switching and L3 routing. These groundbreaking
products simplify network applications from
server/cluster consolidation, grid computing,
campus backbones, and next-generation data
centers.
The Force10
E-Series E1200/E600 provides 56.25 Gigabits per
second per slot and the E300 delivers 25
Gigabits per second per slot. All deliver
predictable line-rate performance with any
combination of features enabled, deterministic
low latency and jitter, robust L2/L3
functionality, and the resiliency to thwart
denial of service (DoS) attacks. Built upon the
powerful and cost-effective Force10
architecture, the E-Series sets the industry
standard both for resiliency and performance.
The Force10
E-Series Architecture
The Force10
E-Series Architecture delivers line-rate
performance, cost-effective scalability, and
robust L2 switching and L3 routing:
- Three CPU
Route Processor delivers best-in-class
resiliency and security
- Scalable,
non-blocking switch fabric enables the low
latency and jitter critical for streaming
media applications
- High
performance Force10 ASICs distribute packet
forwarding, ACL processing, QoS, and
buffering to every line card
- Robust
L2/L3 multiprocessor control plane with
innovative control traffic filtering and
rate limiting capabilities
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Cost-effective, reliable passive copper
backplane technology maximizes system
reliability and minimizes cost
- High
availability features include hot-swap of
all key components and system-wide
environmental monitoring, maximizing system
uptime and serviceability
