D-Link enhanced its data centre switches portfolio by adding Software Defined Networking (SDN) capability via a free upgrade for its DGS-3000 (Access layer) and DGS-3630 (Aggregation layer) switches. And also the company launched 5000 series data centre switches in Middle East. The new 5000 series will offer up to 32 100GbE ports for Top-of-Rack or End-of-Row applications.
Sakkeer Hussain, Sales & Marketing Director at D-Link MEA said “Using SDN to automate data centre operation and maximise infrastructure flexibility is becoming essential to maintain competitiveness for data centre operators and service providers.”
The DXS-5000 and DQS-5000 series Data Centre Switches will offer versatile SDN capability for Top-of-Rack and End-of-Row use, at upto 100Gbps.
The DGS-3000 Series Gigabit L2 Managed Switches feature a variety of ports, including 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, 1GbE SFP ports, and 10GbE SFP+ ports for increased network bandwidth. Surge protection, advanced Layer 2 functions, and a suite of security and management tools make the DGS-3000 Series Gigabit L2 Managed Switches ideal for Metro Ethernet and campus applications – with PoE options available to simplify the support and deployment of Wi-Fi and security systems.
Through a firmware upgrade, the DGS-3000 series will support OpenFlow 1.3. Support will be provided for both fail-secure and fail-standalone mode. SSL encryption is enabled for controller communication.
Future upgrades will add support for hybrid SDN mode, out-of-band OpenFlow and up to 4 SDN controllers.
