S5870-48T6BC is a next-generation Layer 3 switch that delivers high performance and versatility for a modern campus network. Equipped with a Broadcom chipset, it offers 176 Gbps of switching capacity and 132 Mpps of forwarding performance, with 48x Gigabit ports, 4x 25Gb SFP28, and 2x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, ensuring high-density access and non-blocking transmission. Running on PicOS® with a perpetual license, it supports OpenFlow, MLAG, BGP, OSPF, and EVPN-VXLAN without requiring additional licenses and includes five years of hardware and software support.
This switch is managed by the AmpCon-Campus Management Platform which offers automated Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), real-time telemetry monitoring, topology auto-discovery, and end-to-end lifecycle management from Day 0 to Day 2. With AmpCon-Campus, the PicOS® enterprise switches can be onboarded, configured, and managed effortlessly and seamlessly. Therefore, S5870-48T6BC is well-suited for various industries, including network service providers (ISPs), telecommunications operators, retail, sports, and entertainment, providing a more resilient, programmable, and scalable network.
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Product Highlights
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End-to-End Product Customization
- 600+ R&D Experts in Software and Hardware Domains
- Hardware Adaptation to Tailor Products and Ensure Seamless Compatibility
- Custom Protocol Development Aligned with Unique Business Needs
- Management Platform Integration for Device Onboarding and Feature Development
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- 900+ Technical Support and Service Professionals
- 0.5-Day Average Solution Response Time
- On-Site, Remote, Demo, and Online Support Options
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48-Port Ethernet L3 Enterprise Switch, 48 x Gigabit RJ45, with 4 x 25Gb SFP28 and 2 x 100Gb QSFP28 Uplinks, PicOS®, Support EVPN-VXLAN, Broadcom Chip
Software Spotlights
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG)
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP)
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Graceful Restart (OSPFv2/OSPFv3)
Support BFD for fast link failure detection
Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)
EFM OAM, Uplink Failure Detection (UFD)
Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS)
NAC: 802.1X, MAC Authentication, CWA Authentication
RADIUS, TACACS+, Local Authentication
Port Security
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
IP Source Guard (IPSG)
IPv4/IPv6 DHCP Relay/Snooping
IPv6 DHCP Guard
IPv4/IPv6 Source Guard
Control Plane Policing (COPP)
AmpCon-Campus Management Platform for Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2+ Configuration Deployment
Telemetry for Real-time Network Monitoring
Programmability: Ansible, OpenFlow, NETCONF, RESTCONF
SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON
Syslog management
Traffic monitoring: sFlow
Configuration rollback and recovery
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
PicOS® features a modular design for independent component operation, a dual-partition rollback for quick restoration, comprehensive L2/L3 features, and various security authentication methods to enhance network reliability and availability.
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Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.73''x17.24''x18.66'' (44x438x474 mm) | 1.73''x17.32''x11.02'' (44×440×280 mm) | 1.73''x17.32''x13.39'' (44x440x340 mm) | 1.75''x17.44''x10.55'' (44.5×443×268mm) | 1.75''x17.44''x10.55'' (44.5×443×268mm) |
Weight | 15.39 lbs (6.98 kg) | 9.26 lbs (4.2 kg) | 10.36 lbs (4.7 kg) | 11.53 lbs (5.23kg) | 8.09 lbs (3.67kg) |
Ports | 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T 4x 25G SFP28 2x 100G QSFP28 | 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T 4x 10G SFP+ | 48x 1G SFP 4x 10G SFP+ | 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T 4x 10G SFP+ | 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T 4x 1G SFP |
Switching Capacity | 348 Gbps (unidirectional)/696 Gbps (bidirectional) | 88 Gbps (unidirectional)/176 Gbps (bidirectional) | 88 Gbps (unidirectional)/176 Gbps (bidirectional) | 88 Gbps (unidirectional)/176 Gbps (bidirectional) | 52 (unidirectional)/104 Gbps (bidirectional) |
Forwarding Rate | 744 Mpps | 132 Mpps | 132 Mpps | 132 Mpps | 78 Mpps |
Power Supplies | 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC | 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC | 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC | 2 (1+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, AC | 1 Built-in, AC |
Fans | 3 (2+1 Redundancy) Hot-swappable, Front-to-Back | 3 (2+1 Redundancy) Built-in, Left-to-Right | 3 (2+1 Redundancy) Built-in, Left-to-Right | 1 Built-in, Right-to-Left | 1 Built-in, Right-to-Left |
Max. Power Consumption | 150W | 45W | 100W | 48W | 40W |
EVPN-VXLAN | Yes | — | — | — | — |
BGP | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
NETCONF | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
4x 25G SFP28
2x 100G QSFP28
4x 10G SFP+
4x 10G SFP+
4x 10G SFP+
4x 1G SFP




