D-Link Layer 3 Stackable 10G/100G Managed Switch

The D-Link DXS-3610-54S/SI is a Layer 3 managed switch you can stack, designed for organizations that want 10 GbE access today and an easy path to 100 GbE core speeds tomorrow. It suits growing data centers, campus backbones, and enterprise cores where traffic volume is high and downtime is unacceptable.

Forty-eight SFP+ ports supply non-blocking 10 GbE links for servers, storage systems, and edge switches. Six QSFP+ ports deliver 100 GbE bandwidth that can act as uplinks or as the connections that tie up to twelve units into a single virtual chassis. With 1.2 Tbps of stacking bandwidth available, expanding capacity is as simple as adding another switch to the stack.

The modular hardware keeps maintenance straightforward. Dual hot-swappable power supplies share the load and let you replace a unit without shutting down the switch, while field-replaceable fan trays maintain airflow inside the compact 1U enclosure. Even under heavy load, power draw tops out at only 320.8 watts, helping to control energy costs.

A switching capacity of 2.16 Tbps and a forwarding rate up to 1607 million packets per second ensure line-rate performance during peak periods. OpenFlow 1.3 support integrates smoothly with software-defined network controllers, and an optional license unlocks advanced routing protocols and MPLS so the same hardware can move from an aggregation role to a core routing role as needs grow.

If you need to aggregate several 10 GbE racks, build a resilient campus ring, or give a virtualization cluster the throughput it deserves, the DXS-3610-54S/SI provides the headroom and flexibility to handle today’s workloads while preparing for tomorrow’s.

Highlights:

• 48 SFP+ 10 GbE ports and 6 QSFP+ 100 GbE ports
• Stack up to 12 switches with 1.2 Tbps of stacking bandwidth
• Modular hardware with hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays
• 2.16 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1607 Mpps forwarding rate
• OpenFlow 1.3 support for integration with SDN controllers
• Optional license enables full Layer 3 routing and MPLS features
• 1U rack design conserves space in equipment cabinets
• Maximum power draw of 320.8 W for energy-conscious deployments