The D-Link DXS-3610-54T Layer 3 Stackable 10G Managed Switch is a new, compact, high-performance switch that features ultra low latency, with 10G Ethernet switching and routing. The 1U height and front-to-back airflow make the DXS-3610-54T suitable for Enterprise and campus aggregation network environments. The DXS-3610-54T is equipped with 48 fixed 10GBase-T ports and 6 fixed 100G QSFP28 ports. 100G ports allow for either uplink or stacking configurations, depending on your system’s needs.

 

The DXS-3610-54T boasts high-performance 10G Ethernet switching capacity of up to 2.16 Tbps with forwarding rates of up to 1607 Mpps. This switch features hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays to provide a redundant, high-availability architecture. The modular power design allows network administrators to use either AC or DC power sources for maximum deployment flexibility. When using two power modules, the power load is distributed, extending the lifetime of the modules. The DXS-3610-54T also features a modular fan back-up design, providing n+1 redundancy for the system. Safeguarding against fan failure or rising temperatures, smart fans automatically adjust their speed.

 

The Standard Image (SI) features a wide range of Layer 2, VLAN, multicasting, Quality of Service (QoS), security, data center, and static routing protocols including RIP, VRRP and OSPF. The Enhanced Image (EI) features comprehensive IPv4/v6 routing including BGP and L3 multicasting features such as IGMP, MLD, PIM-DM, SM, SDM, SSM, and DVMRP. The Enhanced Image (EI) also supports L2/L3 MPLS VPN, which enables the DXS-3610-54T to be deployed as the core router of an enterprise environment, or as an aggregation switch in an MPLS environment. The Switch Resource Management (SRM) feature allows the hardware table size to be

dynamically adjusted, so that switch functions can be optimized based on the use of the switch. There are 3 modes: IP Mode, LAN Mode, and L2 VPN Mode. These modes modify the size of the Layer 2 and 3 tables for optimum efficiency.

 

By supporting software-defined networking (SDN), the DXS-3610-54T gives network operators more flexibility and control by providing new ways to design, build and manage their networks. As a streamlined approach to network management, SDN separates the control plane from the data plane, where the control plane manages infrastructure by utilizing open protocols such as OpenFlow. The DXS-3610-54T with SDN can help build centrally managed agile networks, abstract cloud resources and simplify network operations.

 

In addition to traditional Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), the DXS-3610-54T also supports advanced Ethernet failover redundancy technologies, such as Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) and FlexLink. ERPS provides millisecond-level failover in a ring topology, while FlexLink offers link failover on designated switch ports, providing link redundancy without STP or LBD.

 

The DXS-3610-54T provides a complete set of security features, including multi-layer Access Control Lists (ACLs) and 802.1X user authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS. The DXS-3610-54T also offers extensive VLAN support, including GVRP and 802.1Q VLAN to enhance security and performance. A robust set of QoS features help ensure that critical network services such as Voice over IP and video conferences are given high priority on the network. The D-Link Safeguard Engine increases the switches’ reliability, serviceability, and availability by preventing traffic flooding caused by malicious attacks.

 

The DXS-3610-54T utilizes the D-Link Network Assistant (DNA) utility, an industry-standard CLI with an intuitive web-based management interface that enables administrators to set up and remotely manage their networks. Support for SNMP allows centralized management of a large number of devices and out-of-band management is available via a dedicated console port. The DXS-3610-54T can be managed through the RJ-45 console port, without any additional connections, while the USB Type A port can connect to storage devices to save logs, configuration settings, and firmware images. The DHCP auto-configuration and auto-image features enable deployment of multiple switches automatically, saving costs for mass deployment. The DXS-3610-54T employs essential OpenFlow 1.3 features, enabling the switch to be managed through an OpenFlow controller.