Overview

Designed for the Enterasys Matrix E5 series, the A4H254-8F8T enables organizations to deploy a mix of fiber and copper Gigabit connections within a single modular system. Its eight SFP ports accommodate various fiber optics (SX, LX, or LX/LH) for long-distance links, while the eight 10/100/1000BASE-T ports provide standard copper connectivity. This module is hot-swappable and supports full line-rate forwarding, ensuring high performance for converged applications.

Key Features

• 8 SFP ports for fiber connectivity supporting 1000BASE-SX, LX, and LH optics.

• 8 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports with auto-negotiation and auto-MDI/MDIX.

• Advanced Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and multicast (PIM, IGMP).

• Comprehensive security with 802.1X, MACsec on copper ports, and extensive ACLs.

• High availability features: hot-swappable, redundant power supply support, and link aggregation.

• Quality of Service with 8 queues per port, shaping, and policing for traffic management.

• Integrated into Enterasys NetSight for centralized management and policy enforcement.

Technical Specifications

• Ports: 8 x SFP (1000BASE-X) and 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45).

• Performance: Up to 48 Gbps switching capacity per module, line-rate forwarding.

• Layer 2: 802.1Q VLAN (4K VLANs), 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP, 802.3ad LACP.

• Layer 3: Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP-4, VRRP, and policy-based routing.

• Management: CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, Web-based interface, and NetSight support.

• Form Factor: Matrix E5 module, hot-swappable.

Deployment Scenarios

The A4H254-8F8T is ideal for distribution and core layers in campus networks where fiber uplinks and copper server connections coexist. It supports high-availability designs with redundant chassis and links, making it suitable for data centers and large enterprise headquarters requiring mixed media and high throughput.

Conclusion

With its versatile port configuration and enterprise-grade features, the Enterasys A4H254-8F8T P0973JP delivers a robust and flexible solution for modular switching environments, ensuring both performance and investment protection.