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Introduction
Overview of DFE-Gold Series Capabilities
The
Gold
Distributed
Forwarding
Engine
(DFE)
is
Enterasys Networks’
next
generation
of
enterprise
modules
for
the
Matrix
N
‐
Series
and
Matrix
E7
switches.
These
DFE modules
deliver
high
performance
and
flexibility
to
ensure
comprehensive
switching,
routing,
Quality
of
Service,
security,
and
traffic
containment.
Key
features
include:
•
Superior
performance
and
capacity
to
support
more
high
‐
bandwidth
and
latency
sensitive
applications
•
10/100/1000
Base
‐
TX
and
10
Gigabit
Ethernet
connectivity
•
Integrated
Services
Design
that
reduces
the
number/type
of
modules
required,
simplifies
network
design,
and
lowers
entry
cost
•
Port
‐
and
User
‐
Based
Policy
and
Multilayer
Packet
Classification
that
provides
granular
control
and
security
for
business
‐
critical
applications
•
High
‐
availability
services
with
stateful
failover
for
services
and
management
•
Self
‐
learning
configuration
modules
with
increased
reliability
and
fault
tolerance
that
reduces
configuration
time
and
maximizes
uptime
•
Network
‐
wide
configuration,
change,
and
inventory
management
that
is
easier
to
install,
troubleshoot,
and
maintain
•
Reduced
support
and
maintenance
costs,
and
decreased
configuration
time
•
Support
for
a
variety
of
converged
applications
including
VoIP
with
Power
‐
over
‐
Ethernet
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