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The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 is a uniquely versatile modular LAN Switch perfectly suitable for use in both the network core and edge.  Supporting Nortel's proven Switch Clustering technology for always-on application availability, the ERS 8300 is the platform of choice for the mid-sized Enterprise.  The addition of a network virtualisation capability allows the ERS 8300 to support highly flexible network topologies and support otherwise conflicting organisational structures.

In addition, the ERS 8300 boasts a complete suite of convergence- and security-friendly features ensuring that it also is optimised for the wiring closet.  Delivering real-world Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance, flexible connectivity options, high density interfaces, and Standards-based Power-over-Ethernet - the ERS 8300 is the solution for Enterprises seeking to enhance and extend the intelligence of their business-class network.

• Nortel’s Switch Clustering capability for always-on networking
• VRF-Lite enabling multiple virtual routing instances for greater flexibility in network design
• Class-leading 10G Ethernet port density - up to 68 ports per Chassis
• High performance - up to 464Gbps switching capacity & 928Gbps per Switch Cluster
• Nortel Automatic QoS delivers optimised end-to-end application performance
• Standards-based Power-over-Ethernet available for both 10/100 and 10/100/1000 high-density interfaces
• Standards-based automatic media endpoint discovery - enabling automatic QoS & VLAN settings empowering reduced TCO
• Standards-based network access control for full 3rd Party support
• Enhanced network access control and host integrity checking with Nortel’s Secure Network Access
• End-to-end resiliency, flexibility, and capabilities for strategic converged-ready networks
• IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX) provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities into traffic traversing the Switch. Detailed analysis is delivered by the Nortel IP Flow Manager.