Enterasys Networks Enterasys SecureStack C3 C3K172-24

Enterasys' leadership position in the switching market is further enhanced by the Enterasys SecureStack C-Series stackable enterprise switches. The SecureStack C3 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet edge switch that provides scalable, wire-rate performance in support of the bandwidth-intensive and delay-sensitive requirements of today's demanding applications. With support for 16,000 MAC addresses, the C3 is an excellent choice for environments that require complete multilayer switching capabilities and support for high density 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 10GE ports, and dynamic routing capabilities. The C3 is well suited for Gigabit Ethernet networks as well as 100Base-T networks that are about to migrate to a predominantly Gigabit Ethernet network with 10GE and/or dynamic IPv4/IPv6 routing requirements. In addition to its complete multilayer switching capabilities, the C3 also provides both IPv4 and IPv6 routing as well as multicast routing protocols. Along with a switch capacity of 192Gbps, the C3 provides up to 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports as well as 2 10GE uplink ports. As many as 8 C3s can be interconnected in a single stack to create a virtual switch that provides 1.54Tbps of capacity and up to 384 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports as well as 16 10GE uplink ports.

Robust quality of service (QoS) features enable strong support for integrated multimedia networks, including Voice over IP, video, as well as all types of data-intensive applications. The C3's highly customizable Layer 2/3/4 packet classification capabilities work together with the 8 hardware-based priority queues associated with each Ethernet port to support a suite of differentiated services with as many as 8 distinct priority levels. In conjunction with its non-blocking architecture, the C3's intelligent queuing mechanisms ensure that mission-critical applications receive prioritized access to network resources.

The C3 provides a secure network by utilizing its authentication and security features, which can be applied at the port level or at the user level. Making use of the NetSight Policy Manager or a standard CLI, the SecureStack role-based architecture enables a network administrator to define distinct roles or profiles that represent operational groups within a business. Multiple users/devices per port can be authenticated via IEEE 802.1X, MAC address, or web authentication, and then assigned a predefined operational role. Network operations can be easily tailored to meet business-oriented requirements by providing each role with individualized access to network services and applications.