DELL Force10 E300 Switch

The Dell Force10 E300 Switch is a high-performance modular platform designed for campus backbones and next-generation data centers. Occupying 8U of rack space, it delivers predictable line-rate performance and high port density, supporting up to 288 Gigabit Ethernet ports or 48 10GbE ports per chassis.

The E300 is built on Force10's patented distributed architecture, where forwarding tables, ACL processing, and QoS management are handled directly on the line cards using specialized ASICs. This ensures ultra-low latency and jitter, critical for multimedia streaming and virtualized workloads. With the robust FTOS (Force10 Operating System), the E300 offers carrier-grade reliability with features like 1+1 Route Processor Module (RPM) redundancy and non-disruptive hardware upgrades. It is an ideal solution for organizations seeking a scalable, secure, and cost-effective modular switch.

Key Specifications:

• Expansion: 6 slots for various high-density line cards.

• L3 Routing: Advanced support for OSPF, BGPv4, IS-IS, and IPv6 dual-stack.

• Security: Hardware-based ACLs and protection against DoS attacks.

• Availability: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC/DC) and fan trays.

• Quality of Service: WRED and WFQ for sophisticated congestion management.