Key Applications
- Low cost 100/1000 Mbps server aggregation for small to medium-sized data centers (100s to 1,000s of servers).
- Cost-effective LAN core switch for small- and medium-campuses (100s to 1,000s of PCs).
- High density GbE aggregation for distribution into a multiple Gbps or 10 GbE backbone.
- Cost-effective PoE-enabled 10/100/1000Base-T wiring closet aggregation.
Key Features
The Force10 C-Series is designed to provide inherent reliability, network control, and scalability for high performance Ethernet environments.
- Up to 384 line-rate 10/100/1000Base-T ports with full 15.4W Class 3 PoE support in a 14-RU chassis.
- Up to 32 line-rate 10 GbE ports with XFP pluggable optics.
- Intelligent power management with full 15.4W PoE (IEEE 802.3af) support across all ports.
- 5 microsecond switching latency under full load for 64 byte frames.
- Switch fabric capacity of 1.536 Tbps and 571 Mpps L2 or L3 packet forwarding capacity.
- High availability architecture.
- 1+1 Route Processor Module (RPM) design.
- Continuous runtime data plane monitoring and advanced in-service CLI diagnostic functions.
- Power supply redundancy with load sharing power bus enabling uninterrupted VoIP calls during a power supply failure.

| Force 10 C-Series Products Available | |
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CH-C300 – Force10 C300 Resilient Switch – switch
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CH-C150-BNA2 – Force10 C150 Resilient Switch – switch
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CH-C150-BND1 – Force10 C150 Resilient Switch – switch
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CH-C150-BNA1 – Force10 C150 Resilient Switch – switch
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CH-C300-BNA2 – Force10 C300 Resilient Switch – switch
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CH-C300-BNA1 – Force10 C300 Resilient Switch – switch
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