Enterasys Matrix
®
N-Series Platinum DFE
Secure, Highly-Available Policy-based 10GbE Modular L2/L3/L4 Edge to
Core/Data Center Flow Switch
Product Overview
The Matrix
®
N-Series Platinum Distributed Forwarding Engines (DFEs) support the full range
of Secure Networks features, but are primarily designed for deployment in network edge and
distribution roles, with support for up to 1000 downstream users/devices on a single port (2000 per
chassis) with full distributed fault-tolerance capabilities. The advanced routing license and per-port
policy capacity license can be purchased to provide similar multi-user authentication and routing
scalability as the Diamond DFEs. Platinum DFEs provide a broad range of Ethernet connectivity
ranging from 10/100 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, including support for Power over Ethernet.
Unlike competing solutions, the Matrix N implements a granular flow-based architecture to
intelligently manage individual user and applications—not just ports and VLANs. Policy rules
combined with deep packet inspection can intelligently sense and automatically respond to security
threats while improving reliability and quality of service.
The Matrix N features a distributed fault-tolerant architecture with scalable capacity that does not
rely on centralized processors or fabric modules. Each DFE is an integrated switching, routing and
management module that makes forwarding decisions, enforces security policies and classifies
incoming traffic. This distributed architecture has proven itself in some of the largest and most
complex networks in the world.
Platinum DFEs are interchangeable in any Matrix N-Series chassis, delivering leading performance,
reliability, and security for today’s enterprise network. These modules intelligently integrate
switching, routing and management functions to deliver visibility and control without sacrificing
performance or QoS.
There is nothing more important
than our customers.
Multiple deployment scenarios for edge,
distribution, core and data center
Distributed fault-tolerant architecture
assures network reliability and
business continuity
Industry leading ROI proven over more
than 10 years
Secure Networks™ architecture embeds
security into the infrastructure
Flow based architecture optimized for
iSCSI and Server Virtualization
High-density, 10/100, 10/100/1000,
10-Gigabit Ethernet and Power-over-
Ethernet Modules utilize a total switching
capacity of 1.68 Terabits per second
Benefits
Business Alignment
• Performance,reliabilityandsecurity
embedded into the architecture enable
timely and reliable delivery of mission
critical applications
• Openconvergencesupportforvoice,
video and data networks enable automatic
discovery, classification and prioritization
of voice solutions from ANY of the leading
IP telephony vendors
• Policy-basednetworkingensuresthe
network can automatically adapt every
time there is an add, move or change
Operational Efficiency
• Policy-basedapproacheliminates
configuration complexity and enables
infrastructure independence from ACLs,
VLANs and subnets
• Flexiblecongurationandexpansion
options enable quick and cost effective
connectivity enhancements while scaling
performance and capacity with each
new blade
• Automatedcongurationmanagement
improves serviceability
Security
• Onlyswitchintheindustrytoprovide
multi-user authentication for discrete
users sharing a high bandwidth link
• Policyrulescombinedwithdeeppacket
inspection intelligently sense and
automatically respond to security threats
while improving reliability and quality of
the user experience
• Network,userandhostsecurityprotect
the business against network misuse
and controls access to resources and
confidential information
Support and Services
• Industryleadingcustomersatisfaction
and first call resolution rates
• Personalizedservices
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