FS PicOS® S5810 Series Switch: A Reliable Choice for Enterprise Networks

In today's digital age, establishing a reliable network is more critical than ever. For modern enterprises, a network is not just a conduit for information flow but the backbone of business operations. The FS PicOS® S5810 series Layer 3 switches are specifically designed to meet these stringent demands. These switches aim to provide enterprises with faster, more secure, and highly scalable networks, ensuring robust operational support.

The Importance of Building a Reliable Enterprise Network

Building a reliable network is essential to maintaining continuous operations and protecting digital infrastructure. It not only protects sensitive data, but also avoids workflow interruptions and delays, thereby improving employee efficiency. For customer-centric businesses, stable network performance ensures high-quality services and helps cultivate customer trust and loyalty. In addition, a strong network also supports expansion, simplifies future expansion processes and reduces related costs.

However, establishing and maintaining such a network is not without its challenges.

• Bandwidth and Performance Bottlenecks: During peak periods, activities such as video conferencing and large-scale data transfers can lead to network congestion, thereby reducing overall efficiency. Companies need to support high-bandwidth devices to ensure smooth and efficient network performance.

• Device Compatibility and Cost Control: New devices or technologies can create compatibility issues with existing network equipment, requiring additional configuration or replacements, which increases costs. Balancing performance with budget constraints is a challenge, especially given the potential high costs of quality network equipment and security solutions.

• Complex Network Architecture: As businesses grow, the rising number of devices and traffic within the network makes management and configuration more complex. Integrating multiple locations and remote offices further complicates network coordination.

• Network Security: With the continuous emergence of new threats, it’s necessary to have a comprehensive security strategy and multi-layered protection mechanisms to defend against evolving risks.

• Network Failures: Without an effective data backup strategy, network failures or disasters, such as power outages or fluctuations, can lead to data loss and downtime, complicating business recovery efforts.

S5810 Series Switch——Designed to Solve Enterprise Network Challenges

The FS PicOS® S5810 Series Switches are engineered to provide high-performance, reliable solutions tailored to the demands of modern enterprise networks.

High Bandwidth and Performance

The S5810 series is powered by advanced Broadcom chips, including models such as the BCM56170 and BCM56340, renowned for their high performance and reliability. These chips enable the switch to handle large volumes of data with ultra-low latency, making it an ideal choice for enterprise networks with demanding bandwidth requirements. The series offers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and 132 Mpps of forwarding rate, providing the necessary bandwidth to support peak activities like video conferencing and large-scale data transfers without network congestion. This level of performance ensures that all connected devices operate efficiently, even during the busiest times.

Scalable Operating System—PicOS®

The powerful PicOS® operating system equips the S5810 series switches with support for a wide range of standard protocols, such as Layer 2 protocol standards (IEEE, RFC) and routing protocols within the FRR open-source architecture. It also offers advanced features like EVPN-VXLAN and MLAG, enabling seamless collaboration with switches from brands like Cisco, Juniper Networks, and Arista in existing network infrastructures. This high reliability and scalability make the S5810 series an excellent choice for enterprises needing rapid expansion, allowing for the seamless integration of new devices without disrupting the existing network. With the S5810 series, businesses can easily scale their networks, integrating additional branches and devices with minimal effort, reducing the IT team's workload while ensuring consistent network performance as the company grows.

Efficient Network Management

AmpCon™ Management Platform significantly boosts the functionality and efficiency of the S5810 series switches, providing a robust foundation for a highly compatible, scalable, and secure network:

• Zero Day Configuration Deployment: Enables the immediate setup and configuration of network devices or systems right after installation, without any prior manual configuration. This accelerates deployment, which is especially beneficial when establishing new branch offices.

• Operational Visibility: Offers a comprehensive view of network device status, facilitating quick identification and resolution of issues, thus enhancing overall network reliability.

• Agentless Automation: Supports the creation and scheduling of Ansible Playbooks, allowing for customized workflow and automation of network management tasks.

• Backup and Compliance: Automatically backs up configurations and performs regular compliance checks against a "golden configuration" to ensure adherence to best practices.

In addition, the S5810 series supports various protocols, including OpenFlow, NETCONF, sFlow, and SSH. When combined with the AmpCon™ management platform, these protocols allow precise control over network configuration, traffic monitoring, and automation of repetitive tasks. This collaboration enhances operational efficiency and reduces the risk of human error. The S5810 series ensures that businesses can manage their networks more effectively and adapt flexibly to evolving needs.

Robust Redundancy

The S5810 series emphasizes redundancy to ensure uninterrupted network operation. Each switch is equipped with 1+1 hot-swappable power supplies and 2+1 intelligent fan designs. Additionally, the series supports key redundancy technologies such as MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group) and VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol). These technologies provide failover capabilities, ensuring that the network has no single point of failure. In the event of a network disruption, these features seamlessly restore business operations, minimizing downtime and protecting critical data.

Securing Network Operations

The S5810 series supports advanced security protocols, including IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, MAC whitelisting, ARP inspection, IP source guard, and authentication methods like 802.1X, RADIUS, and TACACS+. These features work together to provide a multi-layered security approach, ensuring that only authorized users can access the network and that all data transmitted across the network is secure. By implementing these security measures, the S5810 series helps businesses maintain the integrity and confidentiality of their data, protecting them from potential breaches.

Application of S5810 in Branch Network

The FS S5810 series switches are designed to meet a wide range of networking needs in enterprise environments. In branch networks, the S5810 series serves as access layer devices, efficiently managing data flow from endpoint devices to the network's aggregation layer. The S5810-48TS-P model, equipped with PoE+ functionality, powers devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras directly through Ethernet cables. This not only simplifies network infrastructure but also significantly reduces installation and operational costs by eliminating the need for additional power sources.

By deploying the S5810 series in branch networks, your enterprise can achieve consistent and stable network performance across various locations, ensuring smooth communication and data transmission regardless of where your offices are situated. The switches' compatibility with mainstream network architectures further ensures that branch offices can be seamlessly integrated into the overall network, supporting the dynamic needs of a growing enterprise. For more detailed information, you can explore our multi-branch network solutions.

Conclusion

The FS PicOS® S5810 series switches are ideal for building a reliable, secure, and scalable network in your enterprise. Equip your business with the FS PicOS® S5810 Series to ensure your network consistently supports your growth and drives operational excellence. For more information about the FS S5810 series switches and related solutions, please visit FS.COM or feel free to contact us.

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