PLANET DCS-7342-24X6C network switch Managed L3 1U Metallic

PLANET is proud to announce the launch of the DCS-7342-24X6C. While retaining the industry-leading high-density configuration of 24-port 10GbE SFP+ and 6-port 100GbE QSFP28 interfaces. DCS-7342-24X6C is built upon a radically updated hardware architecture designed to overcome the physical limitations of the first-generation platform. The brand-new architectural design provides significantly system capacity and the necessary flexibility for future-scale network expansions. Beyond sheer performance. DCS-7342-24X6C introduces enhanced software functionality and platform readiness. ensuring that critical Layer 3 services—such as VXLAN/EVPN virtualization. BGP/IS-IS routing. and MLAG redundancy—operate [Read more...] with even greater efficiency and stability. With the launch of the brand-new DCS-7342-24X6C. organizations can leverage these advanced hardware and software breakthroughs to build a more resilient. scalable. and ultra-high-speed Layer 3 switching infrastructure tailored for modern data centers and enterprise backbones. Future-Ready Data Center Interconnects: Advanced L3 Routing & VirtualizationThe DCS-7342-24X6C is a high-performance Layer 3 data center switch engineered for the most demanding high-speed. scalable environments. With a high-density configuration of 24 x 10GbE SFP+ and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 port. it serves as the ultimate foundation for spine-leaf. aggregation. and core data center deployments.- Massive Routing Capacity: Optimized to support up to 216K IPv4 and 108K IPv6 routing entries. facilitating expansive topologies and intensive control-plane workloads.- Advanced Dynamic Routing: Full-stack support for IPv4/IPv6 protocols. including OSPFv2/v3. BGP4/BGP4+. and IS-IS. ensuring seamless inter-subnet communication.- Next-Gen Data Center Overlays: Enhanced VXLAN and EVPN capabilities enable highly flexible. multi-tenant virtualized overlay networks.- Carrier-Grade Resilience: Features BFD for rapid fault detection. alongside ERPS (ITU-T G.8032) for sub-15ms ring recovery and VRRP redundancy.- Intelligent Traffic Management: Maximizes bandwidth efficiency via ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path). PBR (Policy-Based Routing). and robust PIM-SM/SSM multicast support.- Robust Security Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade protection with TACACS+. 802.1X. and hardware-based Anti-ARP Scan to safeguard critical data.The DCS-7342-24X6C delivers high-scale routing with exceptional stability. providing a future-proof infrastructure for enterprise and cloud data center architectures. Carrier-Grade Resilience for High-Scalability Network EnvironmentsPLANET delivers a high-density. carrier-grade switching solution engineered to dominate the rigorous traffic demands of modern scalable networks. By integrating advanced Layer 3 software with next-generation hardware. this platform ensures seamless expansion and unwavering stability.- Scalable Layer 3 Routing Infrastructure: Supports a comprehensive suite of routing protocols. including BGP. OSPF. and IS-IS. allowing for flexible and efficient path selection across complex. large-scale architectures.- Next-Generation Virtualization: Hardware-accelerated VXLAN and EVPN capabilities enable the creation of scalable virtualized overlay networks. significantly improving workload mobility for cloud and multi-tenant environments.- Advanced Traffic Engineering & QoS: Granular QoS Class-Maps and Policy-Maps ensure peak performance for mission-critical applications. while ECMP (Equal-Cost Multi-Path) optimizes bandwidth utilization and load balancing.- Carrier-Grade High Availability: Features BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) for sub-second fault detection. paired with ERPS (ITU-T G.8032) and MRPP to guarantee maximum uptime and rapid self-healing.- Robust Security & Access Control: A multi-layered security framework—including TACACS+. RADIUS. 802.1X. and hardware-based Anti-ARP Scan—safeguards management access and data integrity. Resilient Network Infrastructure via Seamless MLAG IntegrationTo ensure non-stop network services and maximize bandwidth utilization. the DCS-7342-24X6C supports advanced MLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation). This technology delivers carrier-grade reliability and architectural flexibility for mission-critical infrastructures. - Active-Active Redundancy: MLAG allows two switches to function as a single logical entity. enabling active-active link aggregation for seamless traffic failover. - Simplified Domain Management: Administrators can easily configure and identify the MLAG cluster through the Domain ID setting. ensuring synchronized and stable control-plane operations. - Loop-Free Architecture: By leveraging MLAG with LACP. the network eliminates the need for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on access links. resulting in higher bandwidth efficiency and near-instant convergence. - High Availability for Spine-Leaf Fabrics: MLAG enhances resilience at the leaf layer. providing redundant paths to ensure that a single chassis failure never interrupts

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