Enterasys 7H4383-49 Benutzerhandbuch

N-Series Platinum DFE  

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

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

Benefits

•  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 

•  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 

•  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

•  Industry-leading customer satisfaction

and first call resolution rates

•  Personalized services, including site surveys,

network design, installation, and training