Enterasys Matrix 7H4382-49 Specifications

N-Series Platinum DFE
Convergence-ready, 10GE Modular L2/L3/L4 Switch for Edge-to-Core and Data Center

Product Overview

The N-Series Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engines (DFEs) support the full range of Secure
Networks features, but are primarily designed for deployment in network edge and distribution
roles, with support for up to 1000 downstream users/devices on a single port (2000 per chassis)
with full distributed fault-tolerance capabilities. The advanced routing license and per-port
policy capacity license can be purchased to provide similar multi-user authentication and routing
scalability as the Diamond DFEs. Platinum DFEs provide a broad range of Ethernet connectivity
ranging from 10/100 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, including support for Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Unlike competing solutions, the N-Series implements a granular, flow-based architecture to
intelligently manage individual user and applications—not just ports and VLANs. Policy rules
combined with deep packet inspection can intelligently sense and automatically respond to security
threats while improving reliability and Quality of Service (QoS).
The N-Series features a distributed, fault-tolerant architecture with scalable capacity that does not
rely on centralized processors or fabric modules. Each DFE is an integrated switching, routing, and
management module that makes forwarding decisions, enforces security policies, and classifies
incoming traffic. This distributed architecture has proven itself in some of the largest and most
complex networks in the world.
Platinum DFEs are interchangeable in any N-Series chassis, delivering leading performance,
reliability, and security for today's enterprise network. These modules intelligently integrate
switching, routing, and management functions to deliver visibility and control without sacrificing
performance or QoS.
Multiple deployment scenarios for edge,
distribution, core, and data center
Distributed fault-tolerance architecture
assures network reliability and
business continuity
Industry-leading ROI proven over more
than 10 years
Flow-based architecture optimized for
iSCSI and Server Virtualization
High-density, 10/100, 10/100/1000,
10 Gigabit Ethernet and PoE modules
utilize a total switching capacity of 1.68
Terabits per second
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Benefits
Business Alignment
• Performance, reliability, and security
embedded into the architecture enable
timely and reliable delivery of mission-
critical applications
• Open convergence support for voice,
video, and data networks enable
automatic discovery, classification, and
prioritization of voice solutions from ANY
of the leading IP telephony vendors
• Policy-based networking ensures the
network can automatically adapt every
time there is an add, move, or change
Operational Efficiency
• Policy-based approach eliminates
configuration complexity and enables
infrastructure independence from ACLs,
VLANs, and subnets
• Flexible configuration and expansion
options enable quick and cost effective
connectivity enhancements while scaling
performance and capacity with each
new blade
• Automated configuration management
improves serviceability
Security
• Only switch in the industry to provide
multi-user authentication for discrete
users sharing a high bandwidth link
• Policy rules combined with deep packet
inspection intelligently sense and
automatically respond to security threats
while improving reliability and quality of
the user experience
• Network, user, and host security protect
the business against network misuse
and controls access to resources and
confidential information
Support and Services
• Industry-leading customer satisfaction
and first call resolution rates
• Personalized services, including site surveys,
network design, installation, and training
There is nothing more important
than our customers.