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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: Foundry Networks
- Model or Part: FBS8
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 18.00lb
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Overview
The Foundry Networks FBS8, marketed as the FBSLB8 Load Balancer Switch, is a high-performance, carrier-grade solution designed to distribute traffic across multiple servers with low latency and high reliability. Built for data centers, enterprise campuses and service provider environments, the FBSLB8 delivers robust load-balancing capabilities while integrating seamlessly with existing network architectures.
Key Features
- Advanced layer 4 and layer 7 load-balancing algorithms for optimal traffic distribution
- Hardware-based SSL offload to accelerate secure web applications
- Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fan modules for uninterrupted operation
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6 addressing to future-proof deployments
- Integrated management interface with CLI, SNMP and web-based GUI
- Scalable architecture supporting up to 48 ports of 10GbE connectivity
Technical Specifications
- Model: FBSLB8 (Foundry Networks FBS8)
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount
- Ports: 48 x 10GbE SFP+ and 4 x 40GbE QSFP+
- Throughput: up to 1.2 Tbps switching capacity
- Latency: sub-microsecond forwarding latency
- Power: dual redundant 800W AC power supplies
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions: 1.75 in height, 17.5 in width, 12.5 in depth
Typical Applications
- Web server farms requiring efficient distribution of HTTP/HTTPS traffic
- Application delivery controllers for SaaS and cloud services
- Data center front-end aggregation to balance load across storage arrays
- Enterprise branch office gateways that need high availability and SSL acceleration
- Service provider edge devices handling large volumes of subscriber traffic
By combining powerful load-balancing functions with enterprise-grade reliability, the FBSLB8 Load Balancer Switch helps organizations improve application performance, reduce server overload, and maintain continuous service availability.