Edgecore ECS5520-18X hallittava Layer 2+ kytkin 16x 10G SFP+ ja 2x 40G QSFP+ porteilla

480 Gbps switching capacity and 357 Mpps forwarding rate in a 1U rackmount form factor make the Edgecore ECS5520-18X a high-performance aggregation switch for modern enterprise networks.

Overview

The Edgecore ECS5520-18X is a managed Layer 2+ switch designed for high-density 10G and 40G connectivity. It features 16 10GbE SFP+ ports and 2 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, delivering a total of 18 Ethernet ports. The switch is powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU with 2 GB DDR3 DRAM and 8 GB eMMC flash memory, ensuring reliable performance for demanding network environments.

What stands out

• High port density: 16x 10G SFP+ and 2x 40G QSFP+ in a compact 1U form factor.
• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and redundant fans for high availability.
• Comprehensive Layer 2 features including STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, LLDP, and IGMP snooping.
• Management options: RJ-45 console, RJ-45 management port, and USB Type A interface.

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 480 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 357 Mpps
• MAC address table: 32K entries
• VLAN support: 4K (IEEE 802.1Q)
• Jumbo frame support: up to 12KB
• Power consumption: 100 W max
• Layer 3 feature: static routing
• Security: ACLs, port security, RADIUS/TACACS+

Our verdict

The ECS5520-18X offers a compelling combination of high-speed ports, redundancy, and management features, making it suitable for aggregation and top-of-rack deployments.