C-Series Overview

• Modular Force10 Operating System (FTOS) software delivers inherent stability
• In-service diagnostics and traffic visibility tools increase control of network
• Line-rate, non-blocking 10 GbE performance

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 centres (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 15.4W 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 15.4W 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