DELL Force10 C150 Switch

The Dell Force10 C150 Chassis is a robust, modular switch designed to deliver high availability and scalability for mid-sized data centers and enterprise core networks. Within its 9U chassis, the C150 supports up to 4 line card slots, enabling flexible configurations of up to 192 GbE ports or 32 10GbE ports. It provides a non-blocking switching fabric of 768 Gbps, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding converged environments.

Engineered for mission-critical reliability, the C150 features PowerSmart technology for optimized PoE management (IEEE 802.3af), making it a superior choice for supporting VoIP, wireless access points, and IP cameras. With redundant 1+1 Route Processor Modules (RPM) and power systems, the C150 eliminates single points of failure. Running on the hardened FTOS operating system, it offers a comprehensive suite of Layer 2/3 protocols, advanced security features, and deep traffic analytics for proactive network management.

Key Specifications:

• Throughput: 768 Gbps switching capacity and 476 Mpps forwarding rate.

• PoE Capabilities: Up to 192 ports of 15.4W PoE (Class 3) in a single chassis.

• Latency: Ultra-low 5 μs switching latency for 64-byte packets.

• Redundancy: 1+1 RPM, Power, and Switch Fabric redundancy with hot-swap support.

• Network Services: Advanced L2/L3 support including OSPFv3, BGP4, and full IPv6 dual-stack.