NMS is integrated to Improve Layer 3 10Gbps Network Switch Management Efficiency

PLANET XGS-6311-8T4XR is a fully managed, all-port 10Gbps Ethernet switch that can be combined with PLANET UNI-NMS,  to make network management easier and more efficient. It is designed for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 wireless APs, NAS and workstations that require high bandwidth. It features 8 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports and 4 10GBASE-X SFP+ fiber optic ports that are flexibly designed to extend the connection distance.

 

The XGS-6311-8T4XR provides high-density performance, Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 static routing, RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), with 10Gbps interfaces.

 

With such a favorable data link capability, hardware-based Layer 3 routing performance, Layer 2 switching engine and user-friendly yet advanced IPv6/IPv4 management interfaces, it helps to accelerate the deployment of the next-generation high-bandwidth required network for metro, smart cites and enterprises.

 

Through the PLANET UNC-NMS, administrators can centrally manage a network of up to 102,400 nodes from a central office, thereby greatly improving network and power management efficiency. With its user authentication management, combined with the UNI-NMS, the security of data transmission in modern factory automation systems is enhanced.

 

High Performance 10Gbps Ethernet Capacity

The eight RJ45 ports and four SFP+ slots built in the XGS-6311-8T4XR support dual-speed, 10GBASE-SR/LR or 1000BASE-SX/LX. With 10Gbps interfaces, the XGS-6311-8T4XR boasts a high-performance switch architecture that is capable of providing non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed throughput as high as 240Gbps, which greatly simplifies the tasks of upgrading the LAN for catering to increasing bandwidth demands.

 

UNI-NMS Remote Management Solution

The XGS-6311-8T4XR supports PLANET’s Universal Network Management System (UNI-NMS) helping IT staff by remotely managing all network devices and monitoring PDs’ operational statuses. Thus, they’re designed for both the enterprises and industries where deployments of PDs can be as remote as possible, without having to go to the actual location once a bug or faulty condition is found. With the UNI-NMS, all kinds of businesses can now be speedily and efficiently managed from one platform.

 

Powerful NMSViewerPro Solution that Meets Evolving Network Management Challenges

The XGS-6311-8T4XR Managed Ethernet Switch, known for such features as QoS, Link aggregation, PoE, VLANs, IGMP, and so on, provides an eye-catching feature called NMS developed by PLANET to easily and remotely manage and monitor network devices in the local environment from mobile app. This feature not only improves operational convenience, but also ensures users have real-time control over their network infrastructure. It provides users with an unparalleled experience.

 

The intuitive interface of the local NMSViewerPro allows administrators to easily perform a variety of tasks, including monitoring traffic, setting configuration, troubleshooting, and more. At the same time, PLANET UNI-NMS application provides real-time alerts and notifications, allowing administrators to respond to any emergency situations anytime, anywhere to ensure the stable operation of the network.

 

NMSViewerPro meets users’ requirements for managing a network more flexibly and efficiently. It helps users to know what the current statuses of the nodes are and to effectively manage the situations.

 

PLANET NMS and NMSViewerPro app, which with PLANET’s free cloud service, allows users to quickly and easily detect, configure, deploy and manage devices remotely. You can just scan the NMS agent’s (NMS-500/NMS-1000V) QR code using the mobile application to easily monitor and control the remote network devices via the private cloud.

 

Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications

The XGS-6311-8T4XR supports redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology and Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP) into customer’s network to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh environments. In a certain simple Ring network, the recovery time could be less than 15ms to quickly bring the network back to normal operation.

 

Layer 3 Routing Support

The XGS-6311-8T4XR enables the administrator to conveniently boost network efficiency by configuring Layer 3 static routing manually, and the RIP or OSPF settings automatically. The RIP can employ the hop count as a routing metric and prevent routing loops by implementing a limit on the number of hops allowed in a path from the source to a destination. The OSPF is an interior dynamic routing protocol for autonomous system based on link state. The protocol creates a database for link state by exchanging link states among Layer 3 switches, and then uses the Shortest Path First algorithm to generate a route table based on that database.

 

Strong Multicast

The XGS-6311-8T4XR supports abundant multicast features. In Layer 2, it features IPv4 IGMPv1/v2/v3 snooping and IPv6 MLD v1/v2 snooping. With Multicast VLAN Register (MVR), multicast receiver/sender control and illegal multicast source detect functions which make the XGS-6311-8T4XR great for any robust networking.

 

Full IPv6 Support 

The XGS-6311-8T4XR provides IPv6 management and enterprise-level secure features such as SSH, ACL, WRR and RADIUS authentication. It thus helps the enterprises to step in the IPv6 era with the lowest investment. In addition, you don’t need to replace the network facilities when the IPv6 FTTx edge network is built.

 

Robust Layer 2 Features

The XGS-6311-8T4XR can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as port speed configuration, port aggregation, VLAN, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol, WRR and bandwidth control. This switch provides 802.1Q tagged VLAN, Q-in-Q, voice VLAN and GVRP Protocol functions. By supporting port aggregation, the XGS-6311-8T4XR allows the operation of a high-speed trunk combined with multiple ports.

 

 

Excellent Layer 2 to Layer 4 Traffic Control

The XGS-6311-8T4XR is loaded with powerful traffic management and WRR features to enhance services offered by telecoms. The WRR functionalities include wire-speed Layer 4 traffic classifiers and bandwidth limitation which are particularly useful for multi-tenant unit, multi-business unit, Telco, or network service applications. It also empowers the enterprises to take full advantage of the limited network resources and guarantees the best in VoIP and video conferencing transmission.

 

Powerful Security

The XGS-6311-8T4XR offers comprehensive Layer 2 to Layer 4 Access Control List (ACL) for enforcing security to the edge. It can be used to restrict network access by denying packets based on source and destination IP address, TCP/UDP ports or defined typical network applications. Its protection mechanism also comprises 802.1x Port-based user and device authentications, which can be deployed with RADIUS, to ensure the port level security and block illegal users.

 

Advanced IP Network Protection

The XGS-6311-8T4XR also provides DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection functions to prevent IP snooping from attack and discard ARP packets with invalid MAC address. The network administrators can now construct highly-secure corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

 

Efficient and Secure Management

For efficient management, the XGS-6311-8T4XR is equipped with console, Web and SNMP management interfaces.

• With the built-in Web-based management interface, the XGS-6311-8T4XR offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility.
• For text-based management, it can be accessed via Telnet and the console port. For reducing product learning time, the XGS-6311-8T4XR offers Cisco-like command and customer doesn’t need to learn new command from these switches
• For standard-based monitor and management software, it offers SNMPv3 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session for secure remote management.

Moreover, the XGS-6311-8T4XR offers secure remote management by supporting SSHv2 and SSLv3 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session.

 

 

Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism

The XGS-6311-8T4XR supports SFP-DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitor) function that greatly helps network administrator to easily monitor real-time parameters of the SFP and SFP+ transceivers, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.