B-Series

Enterasys® B-Series

Gigabit Ethernet Stackable L2/L3/L4 Edge Switch with Optional Policy Support

The Enterasys B3 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet edge switch that provides scalable, wire-rate performance in support of the bandwidth-intensive and delay-sensitive requirements of today’s demanding applications. With support for 16,000 MAC addresses, the B3 is an excellent choice for environments that require complete multilayer switching capabilities and support for high density 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and static routing capabilities. The B3 is well suited for Gigabit Ethernet networks as well as 100Mb networks that may migrate to a predominantly Gigabit Ethernet network. In addition to its complete multilayer switching capabilities, the B3 also provides static routing features, including RIP, static IPv4 routing, and an IPv6 address for management connectivity. Along with a switch capacity of 144Gbps, the B3 provides up to 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports as well as 4 10/100/1000 Ethernet uplink combo ports. Leveraging the B3’s wire-rate stacking capability, as many as 8 B3s (both 24-port and 48-port combinations) can be interconnected in a single stack to create a virtual switch that provides 1.15Tbps of capacity and up to 384 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports as well as 32 10/100/1000 Ethernet uplink combo ports.

The B-Series product line provides high port density in a 1u footprint and is environmentally friendly by design. By maximizing port density within a given amount of rack space, the B3 minimizes its cooling requirements. The B3’s overall electrical requirement is further reduced by a low current draw and an extreme tolerance for high environmental temperatures. A highly scalable architecture and a limited lifetime warranty ensure that a B3 network investment will sustain a secure, feature rich and cost-effective network well into the future.