Wire-speed IP Packet Routing
Using standard-based routing, the DES-6300 provides instant support for Windows, NetWare, Unix, AppleTalk and Internet environments. Built-in wire-speed non-blocking switch fabric provides hardware-based packet filtering/forwarding. Packet routing is performed by on-board ASICs, which is many times faster than traditional CPU-based routers. 

Seamless Integration
The DES-6300 can be instantly integrated into any existing network for seamless integration of multi-layer packet switching. With multi-layer support for every port, you can flexibly segment the network into domains and sub-domains, using (1) subnet, user and server IDs to route traffic, and (2) custom filters based on users' physical MAC addresses to filter extraneous traffic. At Layer 2, the switch uses auto-learned and user-defined MAC addresses to discard and forward packets. At higher layers, it looks at the routing table to route packets to their destinations.

Scalable Port Density
With a modularized design and a wide range of port selection from Ethernet/Fast Ethernet to twisted-pair and fiber Gigabit, this switch provides for easy, scalable expansion. Bandwidth migration is simple with 10/100/1000Mbps multi-speed support and module hot swapping capability. This architecture provides for great flexibility and investment protection.

Up to 96 Fast Ethernet or 12 Gigabit Ports
You can configure the switch with up to 96 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, 72 100Mbps fiber ports, 12 Gigabit ports, or a combination of these. Copper and fiber Gigabit ports (SX, LX and GBIC included) are provided. This flexible configuration allows you to install Fast Ethernet for workstation connections, copper Gigabit for departmental server connections, and fiber Gigabit for backbone/campus attachments.

Maximum Network Uptime
The switch provides the capability to operate with an optional redundant power supply. This gives you the added reliability against power interruption risks and is important for mission-critical applications. The switch comes standard with a single power supply. For campus/enterprise application, you can opt to install dual power supplies.

VLANs for Performance & Security
When operating at Layer 2, you can set up VLANs for different portsor users to set broadcast domains and segment network traffic to manage available bandwidths and enhance network security.

Port Trunks for Bandwidth Aggregation
You can combine up to 8 Fast Ethernet ports on the same module into a trunk to create a 1600Mbps full duplex aggregated bandwidth to connect to a server or to another switch. 2 Gigabit ports from the same module can be combined into to create a 4000Mbps trunk. Port trunking supports load-sharing and redundant backup links, and is useful for switch-to-switch cascading or server connection.

Quality of Service (QoS)
With Quality of Service based on multi-layer information, your workstations and server can be attached to the switch and run delay-sensitive applications like video-conference and IP telephony based on traffic prioritization and queuing mechanism.

IP Multicast (IGMP snooping)
The switch listens to IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) messages to build mapping table and associate forwarding filters. It uses GMRP (GARP Multicast Registration Protocol) to dynamically configure the switch ports to forward IP multicast traffic only to those ports associated with multicast hosts.

Port Mirroring
This capability allows you to mirror adjacent ports for the purpose of analyzing incoming and outgoing packets where packets can be studied.