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Extreme SLX9740-40C SLX 9540-24S Switch DC with Rront-to-Back Airflow
- 40 x 100GbE/40GbE QSFP28 ports for high-speed connectivity.
- Designed for data center core, aggregation, or spine roles.
- Supports advanced routing and fabric features.
- DC power supply for specialized data center environments.
- Front-to-back airflow for efficient cooling in specific rack configurations.
- High throughput and low latency forwarding.
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Product Overview
The Extreme SLX9740-40C is a high-density, high-performance switch designed for demanding data center and service provider environments. It offers a significant number of 100GbE/40GbE ports, providing substantial bandwidth for core, aggregation, or spine roles. This model is specifically configured with DC power and front-to-back airflow for optimized deployment in specific data center cooling infrastructures.
Technical Information
| Model | SLX9740-40C |
| Port Configuration | 40 x 100GbE/40GbE QSFP28 |
| Power | DC |
Additional Specifications
| Airflow | Front-to-Back |
| Switch Type | Data Center Switch |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
Product Description
The Extreme SLX9740-40C is a powerful and versatile switch engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern data centers and service provider networks. With its 40 high-density QSFP28 ports, each capable of operating at either 100GbE or 40GbE, this switch provides exceptional bandwidth and connectivity options. It is ideally suited for deployment as a core switch, an aggregation layer device, or a spine component in a leaf-spine fabric, enabling seamless and high-speed communication between various network segments. This specific variant, identified by the 'DC' designation, is equipped with DC power supplies, making it suitable for data centers that utilize direct current power infrastructure. Furthermore, the 'Front-to-Back Airflow' configuration is crucial for maintaining optimal operating temperatures within densely packed racks, ensuring that cool air is drawn from the front of the chassis and exhausted out the back, aligning with standard data center cooling practices. The SLX9740-40C supports a comprehensive set of advanced features, including sophisticated routing protocols, network virtualization capabilities, and robust security functions, empowering network administrators to build highly scalable, resilient, and efficient networks. The SLX9740-40C is built on a high-performance switching architecture designed for low latency and high throughput, essential for latency-sensitive applications and demanding workloads such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and high-frequency trading. Its modular design and extensive feature set allow for flexibility and adaptability, ensuring that it can evolve with the changing needs of the network. The combination of its port density, speed, power, and airflow characteristics makes it a compelling solution for organizations seeking to enhance their network infrastructure with cutting-edge technology.
