Force10 Networks LC-EF-10GE-4P 4-Port 10GbE LAN/WAN Ethernet PHY Line Card

Overview

The Force10 Networks LC-EF-10GE-4P is a high performance 4-port 10GbE LAN/WAN Ethernet PHY line card designed for carrier class routers and switches. It delivers reliable, low latency connectivity for data center interconnect, enterprise backbones and service provider edge deployments. Built with robust silicon and a compact form factor, this line card provides a cost effective path to upgrade existing infrastructure to 10 Gigabit Ethernet without sacrificing power efficiency or thermal performance.

Key Features

• Four independent 10GbE ports supporting both LAN and WAN environments
• Full duplex operation with auto-negotiation for speed and flow control
• Low power consumption and optimized thermal design for dense chassis installations
• Support for standard Ethernet management protocols including SNMP, RMON and CLI
• Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades
• Compatible with Force10 chassis and third-party platforms that adhere to industry standards

Technical Specifications

• Port type: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER (depending on transceiver)
• Interface: SFP+ optical module or direct attach copper
• Data rate: 10 Gbps per port, full duplex
• Latency: sub-microsecond per packet
• Power supply: 12 VDC, typical draw 8 W per card
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 1U height, standard 19-inch rack mount
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3ae, RoHS, FCC Part 15

Typical Applications

• Data center interconnect and storage area networks
• High-speed enterprise campus backbones
• Service provider edge routers for metro Ethernet services
• Virtualized environments requiring low latency connectivity
• High performance computing clusters and cloud infrastructure

With its proven reliability and flexible deployment options, the LC-EF-10GE-4P line card enables organizations to scale bandwidth, improve network efficiency and protect future growth investments.