Foundry Networks LS 648 Chapter Product Overview, Hardware Features, FLS624, FLS648, Description

Chapter 2

Product Overview

This chapter contains an overview of the FastIron® LS Layer 2 Compact Switch.

This chapter contains the following information:

Table 2.1: Chapter Contents

Description	See Page
Product overview and the benefits each product offers	2-1
Network topologies in which the devices will be commonly	2-1
deployed
Hardware features and how each major hardware	2-1
component functions

Hardware Features

The FastIron LS Series includes two models, the FastIron LS 624 with an option for up to three 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules, and the FastIron LS 648 with an option for up to two 1-port 10 Gbps Ethernet modules. Both models support an optional external redundant AC power supply that can power up to four units.

The following sections describe the physical characteristics of the FastIron LS models. For more details about physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, see “Hardware Specifications” on page 2-1.

FLS624, FLS648

The FastIron LS provides high 10/100/1000 port density and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks in a compact form factor.

•The FLS624 has 24 10/100/1000 with four 100/1000 SFP slots, and one front-panel slot for an optional 10- Gigabit uplink module and two rear-panel 10-Gigabit uplink modules and a redundant power socket.

•The FLS648 has 48 10/100/1000 with four Gigabit SFP slots, and two rear-panel 10-Gigabit uplink modules and a redundant power socket.

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