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Unleashing the Power of Open Network Switches with FS

GeorgeUpdated at Jan 26th 20241 min read

FS and Pica8 have joined forces to usher in a new era of open networking by offering a range of open network switches that enable businesses to harness the full potential of their networks. In this article, we will explore the concept of open networking, discuss the open network switches provided by FS, and the exciting prospects it offers for the networking market.
What Is Open Networking?
Open networking refers to the concept of disaggregating hardware and software components in a network infrastructure. It allows for greater flexibility, interoperability, and innovation. At the core of open networking lies the open network switch, which forms the building block of these next-generation networks. For more detailed information, please refer to
What Open Network Switches Are Provided by FS?
To accelerate the development of the enterprise data center and HPC markets, FS offers a portfolio of open network switches that are installed with PicOS®, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability. The following are the types of open network switches offered by FS.
HPC Switches
FS N9550 Series Data Center Switches are a series of high-performance 400G HPC switches, positioned for new generation data center core and aggregation networking, connect to downstream 100G access switches, and provide high bandwidth and large capacity server access.
N9550-32D
N9550-64D
Ports
32x400G
64x400G
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56980 Tomahawk3
Broadcom BCM56990 Tomahawk4
Switching Capacity
12.8 Tbps
25.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
5210 Mpps
10300 Mpps
Packet Buffer
64MB
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Airflow
Front-to-Back
Front-to-Back
Fan Number
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
Power Supply
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
4 (3+1 Redundancy)
Cloud Data Center Switches
FS N5850 and N8550 series cloud data center switches are a series of high-density switches that provide 10G/25G/40G/100G wire speed connectivity for high-density availability and uplink options, accommodating the demands of cloud-based applications and services.
N5850-48S6C
N5850-48X6C
N5850-48S6Q
N8550-48B8C
N8550-32C
N8550-64C
Ports
48x10G, 6x100G
48x10GBASE-T, 6x100G
48x10G, 6x40G
48x25G, 2x10Gb, 8x100G
32x100G, 2x10Gb
64x100G
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56771 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56771 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56864 Trident II+
Broadcom BCM56873 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56870 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56970 Tomahawk II
Switching Capacity
1.08 Tbps
1.08 Tbps
1.44 Tbps
4 Tbps
6.4 Tbps
6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
964.28 Mpps
964.28 Mpps
1000 Mpps
2900 Mpps
4700 Mpps
4200 Mpps
Packet Buffer
32MB
32MB
16MB
32MB
32MB
32MB
Airflow
Front-to-Back
Front-to-Back
Back-to-Front
Back-to-Front
Back-to-Front
Front-to-Back
Fan Number
5 (4+1 Redundancy)
5 (4+1 Redundancy)
5 (4+1 Redundancy)
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
6 (5+1 Redundancy)
4 (3+1 Redundancy)
Power Supply
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
Enterprise Switches
FS S5870-48T6S and S5870-48T6BC are high-performance and strong-security 1G L3 enterprise switches, which can be used to manage data center racks and enterprise or campus access networks. They are ideal for education, government, medical, finance, hotels, warehouses, retail and other industries.
S5870-48T6S
S5870-48T6BC
Ports
48x1000BASE-T, 6x10G
48x1000BASE-T, 4x25G, 2x100G
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56277 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56371 Trident III
Switching Capacity
108 Gbps
348 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
61.6 Mpps
744 Mpps
Packet Buffer
4MB
8MB
Airflow
Front-to-Back
Front-to-Back
Fan Number
3 Built-in Fans
3 Hot-swappable Fans
Power Supply
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
PoE+ Switches
FS S5870-48T6S-U, S5870-48T6BC-U, and S5870-48MX6BC-U are PoE network switches that can provide both data connectivity and electrical power to devices via Ethernet cables. Allowing devices such as IP cameras, IP phones, wireless access points, and certain IoT devices to receive power and data.
S5870-48T6S-U
S5870-48T6BC-U
S5870-48MX6BC-U
Ports
48x1000BASE-T, 6x10G
48x1000BASE-T, 4x25G, 2x100G
36x2.5GBASE-T, 12x10GBASE-T, 4x25G, 2x100G
Switch Chip
Broadcom BCM56277 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56371 Trident III
Broadcom BCM56370 Trident III
Switching Capacity
108 Gbps
448 Gbps
510 Gbps
Forwarding Rate
61.6 Mpps
744 Mpps
863.1 Mpps
Packet Buffer
4MB
8MB
8MB
Airflow
Front-to-Back
Front-to-Back
Front-to-Back
Fan Number
3 Built-in Fans
3 Built-in Fans
4 Built-in Fans
Power Supply
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
2 (1+1 Redundancy)
Key Features of FS Open Network Switches
Preloaded with PicOS®, FS open network switches offer network professionals a range of scalable and feature-rich options for IDC, enterprise, and campus access networks. Here are some of the key features:
Unified Management:
With
AmpCon™
, businesses can easily manage and monitor their network infrastructure from a single platform. This centralized tool simplifies network administration and enhances efficiency.
Free Trial:
FS provides a free virtual NOS -
PicOS-V
, which helps customers get familiar with PicOS®, test L2, L3 and upgrade features without any risk. Allows pre-configuration in a virtualized scenario before PicOS® purchase and seamless migration of configurations post-purchase.
PicOS® Customization:
FS open network switches offer the flexibility to customize PicOS® according to specific needs. This allows businesses to tailor the switch's capabilities to match their unique requirements.
Software Flexibility:
FS open network switches are compatible with third-party software, such as Sonic, IP Infusion, etc. This enables businesses to flexibly choose software according to their needs.
Deploy Networking with Open Network Switches
The market prospects for open network switches are robust, driven by the growing demand for flexible, scalable networking solutions. FS's range of Open Network Switches empowers businesses to deploy flexible and scalable network infrastructure. With centralized management, customizable software, and a variety of advanced features, FS provides solutions to unlock the potential of open networking.