Foundry Networks SI-400 SI-400 Chassis

Overview
The Foundry Networks SI-400 Chassis is a high-density, modular platform designed to deliver reliable, high-performance networking for enterprise data centers and service provider environments. Built with a robust steel frame and hot-swap capable slots, the SI-400 provides continuous operation and easy scalability as network demands grow.

Key Features

• Modular architecture supports up to 8 line cards for flexible bandwidth allocation
• Redundant power supplies and fans ensure 24x7 uptime
• Integrated management module with web-based GUI and CLI access
• Backplane capacity up to 640 Gbps for low latency packet forwarding
• Hot-swap line cards and power modules reduce service interruptions
• Support for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including VLAN, STP, OSPF and BGP

Technical Specifications

• Chassis dimensions: 44.5 in (height) x 24.0 in (width) x 30.0 in (depth)
• Weight: 120 lbs (approx.)
• Power consumption: 350 W typical, 500 W maximum per power supply
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Environmental humidity: 10 to 90 percent non-condensing
• Supported line cards: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 10 GbE, 40 GbE and optical modules
• Management interfaces: 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45, console RS-232, SNMP v2/v3

Applications

• Enterprise campus core and distribution layers requiring high port density
• Data center aggregation where low latency and high throughput are critical
• Service provider edge routers that need modular expansion and redundancy
• Virtualized environments that demand reliable, scalable network infrastructure
• Large-scale campus networks that benefit from hot-swap maintenance and minimal downtime

The SI-400 Chassis combines rugged construction with flexible modularity, making it an ideal choice for organizations that need a future-proof networking backbone without compromising on performance or availability.