Description
Product Overview
The 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P 24-ports SFP Layer 3 Switch is a networking device designed for small and medium-sized businesses that require a reliable and efficient network infrastructure. This switch is a Layer 3 device, which means it can route data packets between different subnets, making it ideal for organizations with multiple departments or locations. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the features and capabilities of the 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P switch.
Features of Layer 3 Switch
The 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P switch has 24 SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports, which support both Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet speeds. SFP ports are modular and allow you to connect different types of networking devices, such as switches, routers, and servers. This flexibility makes it easier to upgrade or expand your network without replacing the entire switch.
This switch supports Layer 3 routing, which means it can route traffic between different subnets. This is useful in organizations that have multiple departments or locations, as it allows them to separate their network traffic and apply different security policies to each subnet. Layer 3 switches are also more efficient than Layer 2 switches when it comes to routing data packets, as they can make routing decisions based on IP addresses instead of MAC addresses.
The 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P switch also supports advanced features such as Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), which provides redundancy for IP networks, and Quality of Service (QoS), which allows you to prioritize certain types of network traffic. These features help to ensure that your network runs smoothly and efficiently, even during peak traffic periods.
Design for SFP Switch Module
The 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P switch has a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to install in a small or medium-sized business environment. The switch measures 17.3 inches in width, 1.7 inches in height, and 15.4 inches in depth, and weighs just 8.6 pounds. The switch is rack-mountable, which means you can easily install it in a server rack or equipment cabinet.
The front panel of the switch features 24 SFP ports, each with a status LED that indicates the link and activity status of the port. The switch also has a management port, a console port, and a USB port for firmware upgrades. The management port allows you to manage the switch using a web-based interface or a command-line interface, while the console port provides direct access to the switch’s command-line interface.
Performance of 24 Ports Switch
The 88TW8 Dell Force10 S25P switch is a high-performance device that can handle the demands of a small or medium-sized business network. The switch has a non-blocking switching capacity of up to 128 Gbps, which means it can transfer data at full wire speed without dropping packets. The switch also has a forwarding rate of up to 95.23 million packets per second (Mpps), which means it can handle a large number of data packets simultaneously.
The switch supports a range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), which help to prevent network loops and ensure network stability. The switch also supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Version 6 (DHCPv6), which allow you to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on your network.
Main Specification about the Dell 88TW8
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 88TW8
- Device Type: SFP Switch
Technical Information
- 24 SFP ports for fiber-optic connectivity (supports 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps SFP modules)
- 1 RJ-45 console port for management
- Switching capacity: 480 Gbps
- Forwarding capacity: 357.14 Mpps (million packets per second)
- MAC address table size: 128,000 entries
- IPv4 routing table size: 16,000 entries
- IPv6 routing table size: 8,000 entries
Management
- Command Line Interface (CLI) through console port or remote Telnet/SSH access
- Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for network monitoring and management
- RMON (Remote Monitoring) support for traffic analysis
- Syslog support for logging and event management
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) support for automated IP address assignment
Security
- Access control based on MAC address, IP address, and port
- RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) and TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus) support for authentication and authorization
- SSH (Secure Shell) and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) support for secure remote management
- Port-based and 802.1Q VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support for network segmentation and isolation
- IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) and L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) support for secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections.
Power supply
- Dual internal power supplies (redundant)
- AC input voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: maximum 120W
Environmental specifications
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
