Software:
Advanced classifier-based, time-based hardware implementation for L2 (MAC), L3 (IP) and L4 (UDP/TCP transport ports) security and prioritization
Selectable Port-Channel / LAG (802.3ad – 802.1AX) L2/L3/L4 hashing for fault tolerance and load sharing with any type of Ethernet channeling
Voice VLAN with SIP, H323 and SCCP protocols detection and LLDP-MED IP phones automatic QoS and VLAN configuration
Efficient authentication tiering with successive DOT1X, MAB and Captive Portal methods for streamlined BYOD
Comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 static and dynamic routing including Proxy ARP, OSPF, Policy-based routing and automatic 6-to-4 tunneling
Enhanced IPv4/IPv6 multicast forwarding with IGMPv3/MLDv2 ASM and SSM Proxy and Control Packet Flooding protection
High performance IPv4/IPv6 multicast routing with PIM timer accuracy and unhandled PIM (S,G,rpt) state machine events transitioning
Advanced IPv4/IPv6 security implementation including malicious code detection, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard protection and DoS attacks mitigation
Innovative multi-vendor Auto-iSCSI capabilities for easier virtualization optimization
Availability:
Dual redundant, modular power supplies equipping full width models contribute to business continuity management
Vertical or horizontal flexible stacking with management unit hitless failover and nonstop forwarding across operational stack members
Spine and leaf architecture with every leaf switch (1G access switches) connecting to every spine switch (distributed 10G “core” switches)
Stacking and distributed link aggregation allow for multi-resiliency with zero downtime and load balancing capabilities
Link Dependency new feature enables or disables ports based on the link state of different ports
Per VLAN Spanning Tree and Per VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree (PVSTP/PVRSTP) offer interoperability with PVST+ infrastructures
Management:
DHCP/BootP innovative auto-installation including firmware and configuration file upload automation
Industry standard SNMP, RMON, MIB, LLDP, AAA, sFlow and RSPAN remote mirroring implementation
Service port for out-of-band Ethernet management (OOB)
Standard RS232 straight-through serial RJ45 and Mini-USB ports for local management console
Standard USB port for local storage, logs, configuration or image files
Dual firmware image and configuration file for updates with minimum service interruption
Industry standard command line interface (CLI) for IT admins used to other vendors commands
Fully functional Web console (GUI) for IT admins who prefer an easy to use graphical interface
Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with mass-configuration support