What is the switching performance?

Switching capacity is 176 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 343.75 Mpps, enabling line-rate Layer 2/3 switching for IPv4/IPv6. This supports non-blocking operation in datacenter ToR setups handling high traffic volumes[techatlantix.com].

Does it support Layer 3 features?

Yes, it provides full Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 switching, and routing for IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, including IGMP snooping. Management via SNMP, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP ensures enterprise-grade functionality[serverevolution.com;itinstock.com;andovercg.com].

What is the form factor and power setup?

1U rackmount chassis with 1 x hot-swappable AC power supply supporting redundant AC/DC. Max thermal output is 531 BTU/h, suitable for dense rack deployments with efficient cooling[itinstock.com;andovercg.com].

What processor and software does it use?

Powered by Freescale MPC8541E processor with 256 MB memory, running FTOS 8.4.2.3 firmware. This combination delivers stable performance for datacenter applications with advanced monitoring[itinstock.com].

Is it suitable for datacenter aggregation?

Yes, with 176 Gbps capacity, 48 Gigabit ports, and modular 10GbE uplinks in 1U form, it's optimized for ToR server aggregation and edge routing in high-performance environments[techatlantix.com;andovercg.com].

S50-01-GE-48T-AC - Force10 S50N 48x1GbE 4xSFP 176Gbps L3 Switch S50-01-GE-48T-AC

Name: Force10 S50N 48x1GbE 4xSFP 176Gbps L3 Switch S50-01-GE-48T-AC
Brand: Force10
SKU: S50-01-GE-48T-AC
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock

S50-01-GE-48T-AC - Force10 S50N 48x1GbE 4xSFP 176Gbps L3 Switch S50-01-GE-48T-AC | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Force10 Networks S50N (SKU: S50-01-GE-48T-AC) is a high-performance Layer 3 Ethernet switch from the S-Series, designed for datacenter environments. It features 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 x SFP shared ports, with 2 modular expansion slots supporting 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks. Delivering 176 Gbps switching capacity and 343.75 Mpps forwarding rate, it supports non-blocking Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. The 1U rackmount form factor includes hot-swappable AC power supply with redundancy support and max thermal output of 531 BTU/h. Equipped with Freescale MPC8541E processor and 256 MB memory, it runs FTOS 8.4.2.3 firmware. Management options include SNMP, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, and IGMP snooping via RJ45 RS232 console. Status LEDs monitor fan, power, temperature, and unit status. Ideal for ToR aggregation, server connectivity, and scalable datacenter deployments requiring reliable, low-latency performance.

48x Gigabit Ethernet + 4x SFP shared ports
176 Gbps switching, 343.75 Mpps forwarding
Layer 2/3 IPv4/IPv6 routing support
1U rackmount with hot-swap AC power
Freescale MPC8541E, 256 MB memory
FTOS 8.4.2.3, SNMP/DHCP management

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Manufacturer part #	S50-01-GE-48T-AC
Brand	Force10
Condition	Refurbished
Model	S50N
Port Speed	10/100/1000Base-T; 10 Gigabit SFP+
Product Line	S-Series
Product Type	Ethernet Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2 switching; Layer 3 switching; IPv4; IPv6
Firmware Version	FTOS 8.4.2.3

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Datacenter Top-of-Rack
Provides 48 Gigabit ports and 176 Gbps switching for aggregating server traffic with low-latency Layer 3 routing in 1U space.
Server Connectivity
Supports 10/100/1000Base-T ports with 4 shared SFP and modular 10GbE uplinks, enabling high-density connections with IPv4/IPv6.
Network Edge Aggregation
Layer 2/3 features including IGMP snooping and 343.75 Mpps forwarding handle bursty traffic in service provider or enterprise edges.
Scalable Virtualization
FTOS firmware and management protocols like SNMP/DHCP support virtualized environments with deep buffering implied by high capacity.

Form Factor	1U rackmount
Status LEDs	Fan status; Power supply status; Temperature; Unit status
Chassis Type	Desktop - 1U

Console Port	1 x RJ45 RS232
Ethernet Ports	48 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x SFP shared
Expansion Slots	2 modular slots

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