
The Force10 Networks C-Series are resilient chassis-based switches that deliver reliability, network control and scalability. The C-Series is designed to support mission critical applications with very low latency across converged networks. Comprehensive management capabilities make the C-Series a cost-effective and flexible deployment option. These switches are suitable for every application from data center access, to the LAN core, to the wiring closet edge.
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)
- Scalable GbE aggregation and 10 Gigabit Ethernet transport in a carrier’s Middle Mile network to enable the deployment of triple play services
- High density GbE aggregation into a multiple Gbps or 10 GbE backbone
- Cost-effective PoE-enabled 10/100/1000Base-T wiring closet aggregation of VoIP phones, wireless access points, video cameras or other IEEE 802.3af-compliant devices
PTS’ technical staff will work with the client to develop a specification and confirm the best series of options associated with the C-Series switch. There are two configurations to consider: the C150 and the C300.
C150
- 4 line card slots
- 2 Route processor module with integrated switch fabric slots
- 6 Power supply module slots and 1 fan tray slot
- Size: 9 RU, 15.7 h x 17.5 w x 15.3″ d (39.88 h x 44.45 w x 38.86 cm d)
C300
- 8 line card slots
- 2 Route processor module with integrated switch fabric slots
- 8 Power supply module slots and 1 fan tray slot
- Size: 13 RU, 22.7 h x 17.4 w x 14.4″ d (57.66 h x 44.2 w x 37.58 cm d)

PTS’ technical design and deployment approach includes a consultative assessment, plan, and design approach to confirm the right product for purchase and deployment within the data center or computer room. Our approach follows an eleven step process:
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Features & Benefits
The Force10 C-Series is designed to provide inherent reliability, network control, and scalability for high performance Ethernet environments.
FEATURES | BENEFITS |
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Designed to drive down cost of aggregation |
Integrated layer 2 and layer 3 functionality | Simplified topologies |
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High availability architecture |
Suite of security, access control and wiring closet edge features | Designed for enterprise networks |
PowerSmart intelligent power management features | Provides automatic sensing, provisioning and management of PoE power |
VirtualView real-time network and application traffic monitoring | Designed for virtualized data center applications |
Up to 1.536 Tbps and up to 952 Mpps L2/L3 packet forwarding capacity | High speed switch fabric capacity certified at full line rate |
Integrated cableways | No need to add cable management at the switch |
5 microsecond switching latency under full load for 64 byte frames | Extremely low latency, receive data faster than with comparable competitive switches |
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