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Extreme X870-96x-8c X870 96 10Gb port s on 24 QSFP28 Port Spine Switch
- 96 x 10Gb Ethernet ports for high-density server and storage connectivity.
- 24 x QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE or 40GbE for high-speed uplinks and inter-switch links.
- Designed as a spine switch for scalable data center architectures.
- Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols.
- Low latency forwarding for demanding applications.
- Robust hardware and software for high availability.
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Product Overview
The Extreme X870-96x-8c is a high-performance spine switch designed for modern data center networks. It offers a dense port configuration with 96 10Gb ports and 24 QSFP28 ports, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity and efficient traffic aggregation. This switch is built to support demanding network topologies and deliver reliable performance.
Technical Information
| Model | X870-96x-8c |
| Port Configuration | 96 x 10Gb + 24 x QSFP28 |
| Port Speeds | 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE |
Additional Specifications
| Switch Type | Spine Switch |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
Product Description
The Extreme X870-96x-8c is engineered to be a cornerstone of modern data center fabric architectures. Its substantial port density, featuring 96 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 24 Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable 28 (QSFP28) interfaces, provides the necessary bandwidth to connect a large number of servers, storage devices, and other network elements. The QSFP28 ports are versatile, capable of supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet or 40 Gigabit Ethernet, making the switch adaptable to evolving network demands and allowing for high-speed uplinks to aggregation or core layers. As a spine switch, the X870-96x-8c plays a critical role in leaf-spine architectures, facilitating efficient east-west traffic flow within the data center. Its design prioritizes low latency and high throughput, ensuring that applications receive the performance they require without bottlenecks. The switch supports a comprehensive suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including advanced routing protocols and fabric management capabilities, enabling the creation of robust, scalable, and resilient networks. Built for demanding environments, the Extreme X870-96x-8c incorporates high-availability features and a robust hardware design. It is optimized for power efficiency and thermal management, crucial considerations in dense data center deployments. The combination of its extensive port capacity, high-speed connectivity options, and advanced feature set makes it an ideal choice for organizations looking to build or upgrade their data center network infrastructure to meet the challenges of cloud computing, big data, and AI/ML workloads.
