Overview Of Dfe-Platinum Series Module Capabilities - Enterasys MATRIX 7H4385-49 Hardware Installation Manual

Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities

Overview of DFE-Platinum Series Module Capabilities

The Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engine (DFE) is Enterasys Networks' next
generation of enterprise modules for the Matrix N‐Series and Matrix E7 switches. These
DFE modules deliver high performance and flexibility to ensure comprehensive
switching, routing, Quality of Service, security, and traffic containment. Key features
include:
• Superior performance and capacity to support more high‐bandwidth and latency
sensitive applications
• 10/100/1000 Base‐TX and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Integrated Services Design that reduces the number/type of modules required,
simplifies network design, and lowers entry cost
• Port‐ and User‐Based Policy and Multilayer Packet Classification that provides
granular control and security for business‐critical applications
• High‐availability services with stateful failover for services and management
• Self‐learning configuration modules with increased reliability and fault tolerance that
reduces configuration time and maximizes uptime
• Network‐wide configuration, change, and inventory management that is easier to
install, troubleshoot, and maintain
• Reduced support and maintenance costs, and decreased configuration time
• Support for a variety of converged applications including VoIP with Power‐over‐
Ethernet
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