S25N/S50N (Data Center Switches) Overview

S-Series S25N and S50N High Performance GbE/10 GbE Access Switches

The Force10 S25N and S50N bring core-like resiliency in a compact form factor to the network edge, enabling cost-effective scalability. These high performance and low latency Gigabit Ethernet switches deliver the critical functionality that advanced data center network edges demand.

Key Applications

Coupled with the E-Series and C-Series, which deliver unmatched resiliency and performance, the S25N and S50N enable IT managers to deploy a reliable end-to-end 10 GbE solution that spans from core to network edge.

• Line-rate GbE and 10 GbE rack switches for the most demanding data center, storage or compute facility
• Cost effective distribution layer into a 10 GbE LAN core or distributed data center deployments

Key Features

The S25N and S50N are fixed configuration switches that deliver reliability and scalability for data centers and edge switching applications.

• 24 or 48 10/100/1000 ports in a 1-RU form factor
  • 20 or 44 ports 10/100/1000Base-T
  • 4 ports 10/100/1000Base-T shared with SFP ports
• Optional Modules
  • 2-port 10 GbE LAN PHY (pluggable XFP modules)
  • 2-port 10 GbE (CX4)
  • 2-port 12 Gbps stacking
  • 1-port 24 Gbps stacking
• Modular FTOS with advanced monitoring and serviceability functions
• VirtualView real-time network and application traffic monitoring for virtualized data centers
• Supports jumbo frames of up to 9,252 bytes; ideal for high-end server connectivity and network attached file servers
• Full complement of standards-based Layer 2, IPv4 and IPv6 features for unicast and multicast applications
• Switching fabric capacity of up to 288 Gbps and forwarding capacity of more than 131 Mpps
• Stack up to eight S25N, S25P, S25V, S50N or S50V switches to deliver a scalable and flexible high capacity solution

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