Chapter 1 Product Overview; Product Brief; Introduction - Accton Technology ES4710BD User Manual

EES4710BD 10 Slots L2/L3/L4 Chassis Switch
Chapter 1 Product Overview
RECOMMENDATION: Please read this manual first before using the switch,
following the instructions to avoid damaging the device.

1.1 Product Brief

Fig 1-1 ES4710BD Switch

1.1.1 Introduction

Edge-Core ES4710BD is a high performance routing switch that can be deployed as a core layer
device for campus and enterprise networks, or an aggregation device for IP metropolitan area
networks (MAN).
ES4710BD provides 10 slots, 8 of which are interface module slots. ES4710BD supports various
types of line cards, and can seamlessly support network interfaces from 100Mb, 1000Mb to 10Gb
Ethernet. Featuring functions such as policy-based routing, IPV6, MPLS, load balance, VPN and
Firewall, it is capable of flexibly meeting the different requirements of complex customer
environments. Furthermore, ES4710BD allows redundancy for management modules, power supply
and fans. It supports both AC-input and DC-input power supplies, with hot-swapping support for
cards, power supplies and fans. The working temperature of all cards can be monitored in real-time,
offering carrier-class reliability.
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