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FAQs about FS.COM 100G Switches

Updated on May 28, 2022 by
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As the growth deployment of virtualized applications, software-defined networking (SDN) and server-to-server traffic, high-performance Ethernet switches are required in the switch market. FS.com provides S-series 100G switches (S5860-48SC, S5850-48S2Q4C and S8050-20Q4C) and N-series 100G switches (N5860-48SC, N8560-32C, N8560-48BC, N8550-32C, N8550-48B8C, etc.), which is optimized to meet the increasing demands for higher-performance connectivity and storage traffic. With the high-capacity and flexible high-density port features, FS.com 100G switches are an ideal solution for the next generation Metro, enterprise networks and data centers applications.

Q: How many ports does the FS.com 100G Switches have?

A: FS.com 100G switches consist of different port types and interface speeds, which caters to various customers' uses. This table below summarizes the interface combinations of certain models of FS.com 100G switches.

  S-series 100G Switches N-series 100G Switches
  S5860-48SC S5850-48S2Q4C S8050-20Q4C N5860-48SC N8560-32C N8560-48BC N8550-32C N8550-48B8C
SFP+ Ports 48 48 4 (combo) 48 N/A N/A 2 2
SFP28 Ports N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 48 N/A 48
QSFP+ Ports N/A 2 20 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
QSFP28 Ports 8 4 4 8 32 8 32 8

Q: What are the focus features of FS.com 100G Switches?

A: Our S-series 100G switches are designed based on the fourthX generation high-end scalable chipset, which supports L2/L3/Data Center/Metro features. The switches come with complete system software with comprehensive protocols and applications to facilitate rapid service deployment and management for both traditional L2/L3 networks and data center networks. For example, the FS.com N5860-48BC series 100G switch has a capacity of 2.98 billion packets per second (PPS) with layer 2 and layer 3 forwarding at wire speed. And it provides a total bandwidth of 2.4Tb/sec for nonblocking, cut-through switching.

Series 100G open switches are embedded Broadcom chips, Intel CPU as well as FS OS, which is for next-generation metro, data center and enterprise network applications. And the N-series 100G switches support current and future data center requirements, including an x86-based control plane for easier integration of automation tools, an ONIE installer for 3rd party network operating systems and compatibility with Software Defined Networks (SDN) via OpenFlow 1.3.11.

Q: What is the CPU of the FS.com 100G switches?

A: The types of CPU for FS 100G switches are different from model to model. The following lists are some of the FS 100G switch models. To find what exactly the CPU of your switch is, please search the datasheet for the specific model.

  S-series 100G Switches N-series 100G Switches
  S5860-48SC S5850-48S2Q4C S8050-20Q4C N5860-48SC N8560-32C N8560-48BC N8550-32C N8550-48B8C
CPU ARM A9 Quad-Core CPU,1.2GHz Freescale PowerPC P1010 Freescale PowerPC P1010 Cavium CN7130 Quad-core, 1.2 GHz Intel Xeon D-1527 (Quad-core, 2.2 GHz) Cavium CN7130 Quad-core, 1.2 GHz Intel® Xeon® D-1518 processor quad-core 2.2 GHz Intel® Xeon® D-1518 processor quad-core 2.2 GHz

Q: What OS does FS.com 100G switches use?

A: FS S-series 100G switches use FSOS at present. This OS is based on the development of Linux. Hardware platform compatible with X86 architecture and PowerPC architecture, and supports Enterprise/Data Center/Metro Ethernet features, including L2/L3/ACL/QoS/Security, NVGRE/VXLAN, RPC API.

N-series 100G switches can use either FSOS or the common ONIE systems and support third-party operating systems. FS self-developed extensible open networking operating system FSOS can perfectly run on the 100G white box switches, and it can also be replaced with other thrid-party operting systems according to customers' needs. Take N8560-32C switch as an example, it is compatible with SONiC open source ;network software; Compatible with CGS COS; Compatible with IP Infusion OcNOS™; Compatible with Open Network Linux (ONL), an open-source, OCP reference NOS.For the concrete operating system supported on specific models, please contact your account manager.

Q: What licensing model does the FS.com 100G Switches use? And, is there a software license cost?

A: Our S-series 100G switches use a permanent license model and no additional cost for the license. The N-series 100G switches need a license fee. But if you have purchased the 1, 3, or 5-year software update and support, you needn't pay additional license fees during the period.

Q: What support does FS.com offer when there is an OS issue?

A: FS.com offers 24/7 technical support via email, phone for FS customers.

Q: Do FS.com 100G switches run a 3rd party software or are the switching/routing engines of them developed in-house?

A: They are developed in-house.

Q: If I want to use third-party transceivers, will they work with FS.com 100G switches?

A: In principle, our 100G switches are compatible with any standard module. But we recommend using our certified modules. Our switches have no special requirements for the module, and there is no limit too.

Q: Do FS.com 100G switches support jumbo frame for an iSCSI environment?

A: Yes, our S-series 100G switches support jumbo frame up to 9600 Bytes. N-series 100G switches also support Jumbo Frame (9216 Bytes).

Q: What types of security layers are offered on FS.com 100G switches? How does FS.com handle the problems of security and backdoor vulnerability?

A: Our 100G switches support SSH, AAA, DDoS defense. In addition, they also support Elephant Flow Detection, CPU traffic, and CPU limit, ACL, Port Security, Port Isolate, Port block, VLAN security, private VLAN, IP source guard, etc.

Q: Is it possible to use OSPF in combination with NVGRE/VXLAN for controlling of the routing of NVGRE/VXLAN packets? Is it possible to implement link failure protection with the combination of NVGRE/VXLAN and OSPF?

A: Through the test on the equipment, it's found that OSPF is used to connect VXLAN and it's available to control the routing of VXLAN packets. By setting the priority route on OSPF to ensure the redundancy of the link, when a routing is broken, OSPF can quickly switch routing to ensure to the implement link and to deliver the data without interruption.

Q: What are the limits on OSPF and BGP routing, such as the number of routes?

A: OSPF and BGP routing support Flexible Table Management, it can choose different profiles according to different application scenarios. Default support 4K ARP Entry and 8K FIB, Arp can support up to 20K under the layer3 profile.

Q: What quality-of-service (QoS) features do FS.com 100G Switches provide to enhance traffic management?

A: Different switch models support different QoS features. For example, S5860-48SC model provides classifying and controlling various flows including MAC flows, IP flows, and application flows and QoS policies including 802.1p, IP ToS, layer-2 to layer-7 traffic filtering, SP, and WRR. While N8550-32C model supports Layer 2/3/4 packet filtering and traffic classification based on Layer 2 headers, Layer 3 protocols, Layer 4 protocols, and 802.1p priority.

Q: Is the implementation of NVGRE/VXLAN on N-Series/ICOS compatible with the implementation of NVGRE/VXLAN on FSOS on S5850?

A: VXLAN is deployed on N-Series and S5850 Series, they can be successfully achieved the tunneling and implement L2 features.

Q: How to handle the connectivity problems in the test?

A: Take FS.com S8050 series switch as an example, problem shown as below:

1) eth-0-11 (QSFP28-SR4, 100G) to eth-0-14 (QSFP28-SR4, 100G): Pass

2) eth-0-11 (QSFP28-SR4, 100G) to Ixia (QSFP28-SR4, 100G): Fail

3) eth-0-11 (QSFP28-SR4, 100G) to FortiCarrier (QSFP28-SR4, 100G): Fail

4) Ixia (QSFP28-SR4, 100G) to FortiCarrier (QSFP28-SR4, 100G): Pass

Check the device as follows:

When docking fails, firstly check the details of a module on the switch. The command is "show transceiver eth-0-11 detail".

When docking fails, set the port rate in line with the module on the device, and set the working status as the duplex, then observe whether the LED on the port is on.

When docking fails, make sure whether the switch device and the peer device turn on the FEC function.

The FEC function of the equipment on both ends should keep consistent (enable or disable), or the ports cannot be up. In addition, this command is "fec enable"/"fec disable".

Q: Does it need any additional fee if the switch system needs to upgrade?

A: FSOS upgrading requires no additional fee if you need to upgrade. But the upgrade of third party OS will need additional technical fees.

Q: What is the warranty for FS.com 100G Switches?

A: Five year hardware warranty, including any quality problems during the free maintenance. You can get more warranty details on FS Products Warranty Page.

Q: Do FS.com 100G switches support IEEE802.1 Audio Video Bridging standard?

A: No, Our 100G switches don't support it.

Q: Whether the FS.com 100G switches support the function of MPLS?

A: No, our 100G switches don't support the function of MPLS. But the S5800 series 10G switches support the function.

Q: Do FS.com 100G switches support the Network Plug and Play (PnP) agent?

A: No, our 100G switches don't support PnP.

Q: Do FS.com 100G Switches support stacking?

A: Enterprise switch S5860-48SC and data center switch N5860-48SC, N8560-32C, and N8560-48BC support up to 2U stacking. S5850-48S2Q4C and S8050-20Q4C support MLAG. You can choose the switch according to your needs.

Q: Do FS.com 100G switches support IEEE802.1 Audio Video Bridging standard?

A: No, Our 100G switches don't support it.

If you want to know more information about FS.com 100G switches, please visit our website www.fs.com or contact us directly via sales@fs.com.

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