Nortel ERS 8300 Ethernet Routing Switch

The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 is a uniquely versatile modular LAN Switch perfectly suitable for use in both the network core and edge. 

Nortel ERS 8300
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OVERVIEW

Supporting Nortel’s proven Switch Clustering technology for always-on application availability, the ERS 8300 is the platform of choice for the mid-sized Enterprise.  The addition of a network virtualisation capability allows the ERS 8300 to support highly flexible network topologies and support otherwise conflicting organisational structures.

In addition, the ERS 8300 boasts a complete suite of convergence- and security-friendly features ensuring that it also is optimised for the wiring closet.  Delivering real-world Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance, flexible connectivity options, high density interfaces, and Standards-based Power-over-Ethernet - the ERS 8300 is the solution for Enterprises seeking to enhance and extend the intelligence of their business-class network.


KEY FEATURES:

Nortel’s Switch Clustering capability for always-on networking

VRF-Lite enabling multiple virtual routing instances for greater flexibility in network design

Class-leading 10G Ethernet port density - up to 68 ports per Chassis

High performance - up to 464Gbps switching capacity & 928Gbps per Switch Cluster

Standards-based Power-over-Ethernet available for both 10/100 and 10/100/1000 high-density interfaces

Standards-based automatic media endpoint discovery - enabling automatic QoS & VLAN settings empowering reduced TCO

Standards-based network access control for full 3rd Party support

Enhanced network access control and host integrity checking with Nortel’s Secure Network Access

End-to-end resiliency, flexibility, and capabilities for strategic converged-ready networks


FEATURES & BENEFITS

Virtual Routing & Forwarding
VRF-Lite is a capability which virtualises the Layer 3 Routing services operating within the Switch; rather than having a single instance covering all connections, there can be multiple instances that are mapped to different communities of interest.

Split Multi-Link Trunking (SMLT), Routed SMLT, VRRP, SLPP, OSPF, and ECMP
These high resiliency features eliminate single points of failure in the network and allow wiring closet switches to have multiple active connections to the network core. This allows customers to load-balance their network, double the bandwidth, and use all the ports.

PIM-SM Multicast Routing
This optimises the distribution and management of Multicast streams ensuring superior application performance.

Multicast VLAN Registration
MVR provides the ability to continuously send Multicast streams in a Multicast VLAN, but to isolate the streams from the VLAN for bandwidth and security reasons.

Client user-based authentication (IEEE 802.1X)
Standards based host client software authentication limits access to the network based on user credentials. 802.1X can be deployed in both wired and wireless networks.

Nortel’s Secure Network Access (SNA)
SNA extends on the capabilities of 802.1X by adding host integrity checking (personal firewall, operating system auto updates and virus protection are present and active) solutions and delivers this with the added advantages of being clientless or browser based.

Auto Discovery of devices and Quality of Service (IEEE 802.1AB)
High priority queuing is assigned to a variety of 802.1AB compliant devices without manual intervention. This assures mission critical VoIP receives priority for an exceptional Quality of Experience. During move, adds and changes Quality of Service is maintained automatically without network administrator intervention.