H3C S5820X Series 10-Gigabit Switches

1 Overviewh3C S5820X Series 10-Gigabit Switches are a revolutionarynew line of flex chassis Switches the most advanced 10gigabit Ethernet Switches developed by h3C. they deliver aunique combination of unmatched 10 gigabit Ethernet portdensity, high availability architecture, and full Layer 2 andLayer 3 dual-stack iPv4 and iPv6 support. the S5820X switchseries features line-rate performance on all ports and cut-through switching to minimize latency. these Switches areextremely versatile and can be used in enterprise core anddistribution applications as well as data center top-of-rackserver access S5820X -28C is a 2RU flex chassis platform with 14 fixed10 gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and two front-facingexpansion module slots that can accommodate eightadditional 10 gigabit Ethernet ports or a 4 port Fibre Channelover Ethernet module for even greater deployment flexibilityand investment protection. the S5820X -28S is a 1RU highplatform that delivers 24 fixed 10 gigabit Ethernet SFP+ portsfor high-density 10 gigabit Ethernet data center top-of-rackserver access.

2 Both feature redundant, fully hot-swappablepower supplies and fans typically found in modular coreplatforms. Additionally, S5820X Series Switches offer side-to-back cooling that complements the data center cooling h3C intelligent Resilient Framework (iRF ) technologyand Rapid Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP), local orgeographically distributed S5820X Series Switches can beinterconnected to deliver higher resiliency and performanceto ensure business continuity and enhance disaster recoveryapplications. S5820X Series Switches are built on the enterprise tested andproven Comware Operating System, the foundation for h3C scomprehensive, end-to-end portfolio, including modular andstackable Switches , enterprise routers, and securityappliances. Additionally, these Switches are managed byh3C s unified and modular network management platform,intelligent Management Center (iMC). Comware and iMC workin concert to deliver a consistent operational interface thatfacilitates deployment and streamlines training to reduceoperating costs and deliver a more reliable S5820X Series comprises models that are ideal for: high-performance, high-density building or departmentcores as part of a consolidated network; Data center top-of-rack server access; and high-performance Layer 3, 10gE aggregation Switches in athree-tier campus Series Models and PlatformsS5820X-28C 2 RU high 14 SFP+ 10gE ports 4 10/100/1000 BASE-t ports 2 expansion module slots (supporting 10 gE and/or FCoE) Support for embedded applicationsS5820X 28S 24 SFP+ 10gE ports 4 10/100/1000 BASE-t portsEach expansion module slot on an S5820X Series switch canaccommodate a two- or four-port SFP+ 10 gigabit Ethernetmodule.

3 H3C S5820X Series 10 JGIGABIT SWITCHESSwitChingDATA SHEETS5820X-28SS5820X-28C2H3C S5820X Series 10 GIGABIT SWITCHESKey BenefitsLower TCO by Designthe S5820X Series enhances the h3C end-to-end enterpriseportfolio. with its resilient design, flexible and high-densityport configurations, and rich feature set, these Switches canoptimize enterprise networks core as well as data centerdeployments and investments. Leveraging next-generationmerchant silicon and architecture, S5820X Series switchesare highly efficient, which contributes to lower powerconsumption for operation and cooling. these flex chassisswitches are also built on open standards to simplifyintegration and contribute to greater operational , extensible embedded application capabilities enablethe S582X Series to integrate services into the network,consolidating devices and appliances to simplify deploymentand cut operational expenses related to power consumptionand rack ArchitectureS5820X Series Switches help customers protect theirinfrastructure investments through a resilient chassis-likearchitecture, high performance and high-density 10 gigabitEthernet connectivity, and support for new applications aswell as protocols such as iPv6.

4 Embedded applicationcapabilities enable the S5820X line to integrate services intothe network, speeding time to market and adding serviceswhere they are needed in the network as it SecurityS5820X Series 10 gigabit Switches help customers protecttheir networks and critical information as part of acomprehensive Defense-in-Depth security strategy. workingin concert with h3C and tippingPoint security platforms,these Switches serve as a powerful security enforcementpoint, limiting bandwidth to certain applications or shuttingdown ports PerformanceHigh-Density 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity for Flexibilityand Growththe S5820X Series consists of two models, led by the S5820X -28C flex chassis switch, which is a 2RU switch that features 14 SFP+ 10 gigabit Ethernet ports, four copper gigabit Ethernetports and two expansion slots with the ability to add up toeight additional SFP+/XFP 10 gigabit Ethernet ports. theS5820X-28S is a compact 1RU platform that features 24 SFP+10 gigabit Ethernet ports and four copper gigabit Ethernet Performance for Optimizing Application DeliveryBoth models in the S5820X Series deliver wire-speed, line rateperformance on all ports for iPv4 and iPv6 traffic, leveragingthe latest generation of high performance ASiCs(L2/iPv4/iPv6/ACLs/QoS hardware based forwarding).

5 TheS5820X-28C and S5820X -28S deliver 488 gbps switchingcapacity and 362 Mpps performance. with models that featureup to 24 10 gigabit Ethernet ports at line rate, the S5820 XSeries is one of the highest-performing fixed form factorswitches in the industry. Additionally, to reduce latency in thenetwork core or data center environment, S5820X switchesfeature cut-through switching as well as store and forwardmode Center I/O Consolidation with FCoEthe h3C S5820X -28C FCoE module supports two 4x8/4/2 gbpsFCoE modules (up to 8 FC ports total) which help customersdramatically lower networking costs and complexity byconsolidating server i/O while boosting network i/O consolation can enable customers to replace as manyas four to eight Ethernet and hBA server niCs with two high-performance 10 gigabit Converged network Adaptors (CnA)to achieve full redundancy and availability, whilesimultaneously increasing bandwidth per virtual higher-performing 10 gigabit access also lays thefoundation for storage area network (SAn) convergence,which can further consolidate Fibre Channel i/O devices andswitches.

6 Ultimately, a network with fewer i/O devices, portsand Switches requires less power and cooling, reducingoperating expenses and total cost of ownership. Priority for Converged Business Trafficthe S5820X Series features next-generation trafficprioritization including advanced policy-based class ofservice/quality of service (CoS/QoS), eight priority queues perport, committed access rates, bandwidth limiting and filtering,and more. these flex chasis Switches can identify andoptimize delay-sensitive traffic such as voice and video, andcan be configured to automatically isolate voice traffic from3 Com and other iP telephony systems within a voice-dedicated virtual LAn (VLAn).Layer 2 Switching/Layer 3 Routing Capabilities (IPv6)Both S5820X Switches can pass and route iPv4 and iPv6 dataat line rate. As an iPv4 and iPv6 dual-stack platform, theswitches are iPv4- and iPv6-ready, support the major Layer 3routing protocols, multicast protocols and policy routingmechanisms to ensure a seamless migration from iPv4 toiPv6.

7 Additionally, the S5820X Series iPv6 suite has extensiveiPv6 tunneling S5820X Series 10 GIGABIT SWITCHESC hassis-Class Flexibility, Availability andResiliencythe S5820X Series features h3C's patented iRF technology,which creates a highly available network that helpsorganizations prepare for disaster and unplanned , RRPP technology delivers failover connectivity inless than 50 Architecturetypically found only in modular core chassis, all S5820 XSeries platforms offer high-availability features including hot-swappable i/O modules and field-replaceable fans forenterprise-class availability and reliability, and to ensurebusiness continuity and user access in converged high-availability connections, S5820X models are availablewith hot-swappable dual 1+1 redundant power supplies withdual power Resilient Framework (IRF) TechnologyS5820X Series Switches feature iRF technology, an h3 Cinnovation that enables up to eight locally or geographicallydistributed interconnected Switches to be managed as asingle logical entity.

8 IRF provides the highest level of networkresiliency and continuous availability, and enhances businesscontinuity as well as disaster recovery initiatives withoutadding complexity. Once configured, all Switches activelyshare routing intelligence and network loads eliminatingwasted bandwidth and added expense of a passive standbyunit. Ultra-fast failover recover automatically redistributestraffic among the other active units in case a switch becomesdisconnected or fails. An interconnected S5820X chassis canprovide up to 192 10 gigabit Ethernet ports with a 40 gbpsresilient backplane. Any of the 10 gigabit Ethernet ports on anS5820X Series switch can be configured to support Ring Protection Protocol (RRPP)RRPP enables ultra-high levels of network resiliency, withfailover times less than 50 ms. RRPP ensures consistentapplication performance for applications such as iP is more adaptable than other Ethernet protocols suchas Rapid Spanning tree Protocol (RStP) and deliversconsistent failover regardless of and ExpandableFurther enhancing the flexibility of the S5820X Series are awide range of 10 gigabit Ethernet modules.

9 They provideadditional expansion for even greater port density andcustomization for any network deployment Series flex chassis Switches support the latest SFP+technology, which can work in 1/10 gbps mode depending onuser requirements. As capacity is needed, users can upgradeto 10 gigabit Ethernet throughput to increase performanceand protect their network infrastructure investment. Integrated Network Services with support for embedded applications, S5820X Seriesswitches extend and integrate application capability into thenetwork. Benefits include simplifying deployment, andreducing power consumption, cooling and space requirementsby consolidating single-function devices and servers. thisunique functionality also enables users to speed service timeto market and enhance switch functionality with options forhigh-performance security applications that leverage multi-core processors, network monitoring or wireless LAnmanagement."Green" IT and PowerLike all h3C Enterprise Solutions Switches and routers, theS5820X Series is built to be "green.

10 It leverages the latestadvances in development and merchant silicon to ensure thehighest efficiency. these Switches also feature variable speedfans that proactively reduce power Series Switches are environmentally friendly, andmeet the Restriction of the Use of Certain hazardousSubstances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RohS) a member of the green grid, 3 Com is also actively involvedin efforts to standardize methods for measuring energyefficiency along with helping to drive new technologies suchas the Energy Efficient Ethernet standard with theiEEE Ethernet working group s Center-Optimized CoolingFeaturing side-to-back cooling, S5820X Series Switches areoptimized for the data center; this design complements thehot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling environment. theseswitches further contribute to data center efficiency byreducing the need for air conditioning the more efficiently aswitch runs, the less power is required to cool it.