Dell FPKNJ Force10 S25N Data Center 24-Port 4x shared SFP Port Switch

Product Description

The Dell FPKNJ, identified as the Force10 S25N, is a high-performance network switch engineered for the demanding requirements of data center environments. This 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch is designed to provide robust connectivity for servers, storage devices, and other network infrastructure components. It features 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports for high-density device connections, complemented by four shared SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) ports that offer flexible uplink options for high-speed connections to the network core or for inter-switch linking. The S25N switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching functionalities, providing advanced routing capabilities in addition to standard Ethernet switching. This allows for efficient traffic management and segmentation within the data center, enabling features like inter-VLAN routing and policy-based routing. The switch boasts a high-performance switching fabric with a capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 96 Mpps, ensuring low latency and high throughput for critical data center workloads. It is designed for reliability and scalability, often supporting features like stacking for simplified management and increased port density. Built with the needs of modern data centers in mind, the Dell FPKNJ Force10 S25N is optimized for aggregation and access layer deployments. Its compact 1U rack-mountable form factor makes it suitable for environments where space is at a premium. The switch supports a comprehensive set of enterprise-grade features, including Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, robust security features, and advanced management capabilities through command-line interface (CLI) or graphical user interface (GUI). This makes the S25N a versatile and powerful solution for building efficient and scalable data center networks.