H3C S10500X. Enterprise multiservice switch

S10500X by H3C is the flagship line of enterprise grade switches for data processing centers and campus networks. The equipment has a wide range of functionality, built-in security, carrier-class reliability and high throughput, ensures the availability and uninterrupted operation of user applications.

Key features:

• XLS® 408 CPU (4 cores, 2 GB Flash, 8G B SDRAM);
• Bandwidth from 60 TB/s to 100 TB/s (depending on the model of equipment);
• Switching speed from 18,000 Mpps to 30,000 Mpps (depending on equipment model);
• Ports 10/100/1,000 Base-T;
• 40 Gb and 100 Gb uplink support;
• Non-blocking CLOS architecture;
• Modern operating system H3C Comware V7 with a unified interface;
• Redundancy of CPUs, switching matrix, power supplies, fans;
• Built-in support for AC and DC power supplies;
• Support for hot replacement of all components;
• Real-time data backup;
• Wide range of data center features supported, including TRansparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL), Virtual eXtensible LAN (VXLAN), Multitenant Device Context (MDC), Edge Virtual Bridging (EVB), Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), etc.;
• Software virtualization system powered by the IRF2 protocol (intelligent resilient framework) by H3C;
• Advanced routing services, including IPv6, RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6 and BGP4+ protocols;
• Comprehensive network services including MPLS VPN, IPv6, Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS), security and application optimization services;
• Centralized management using the Intelligent Management Center platform:
  • Network asset management;
  • VLAN resource management;
  • Management of virtual network elements;
  • Intelligent software update management;
  • Formation of reporting.

Key benefits:

• High data transfer rate;
• Providing high throughput for bandwidth-demanding applications;
• Significant bandwidth scalability with advanced CLOS multi-stage switching architecture;
• Reliable protection against unauthorized network access through support for the 802.1x standard and the RADIUS protocol (remote authentication dial-in user service);
• High level of fault tolerance, quick recovery of the system in case of failure;
• Increasing the reliability and availability of the network by redundant solution components;
• Increasing system uptime and simplifying its maintenance due to the possibility of hot replacement of components without restarting the equipment;
• Reduce operational and IT administration costs through centralized management with the possibility to remotely monitor, configure, and update solution components;
• High performance, maximum uptime, and a robust platform to support business continuity and ensure the availability of new applications and services.