The Matrix 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 high-density switching modules are Enterasys' third-generation 100Base-FX switching solutions for both the Matrix E6 and E7. The addition of 100Base-FX technology allows customers the ability to securely deploy fiber solutions to the desktop. Fiber connectivity is provided via industry-standard MTRJ connectors and both modules are capable of half and full duplex operation

The 6H308-24 is capable of forwarding more than 3,600,000 packets per second (pps), for an aggregate Matrix E7 system performance of more than 25,000,000 pps. The module offers embedded Layer 2-4 services on advanced ASICs and bring comprehensive Quality of Service, security and traffic containment to desktops and servers at the network edge. Unlike traditional routed solutions that are both costly and complex, these high-density modules enable precision control to critical network entry areas. Network managers can guarantee delivery of high-priority applications, enable service level agreements (SLAs) by provisioning bandwidth, and prevent security breaches by stopping them at their source. These next-generation solutions also have the switching power and port density to satisfy even the largest enterprise network

To meet the demand for network security, the 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 can be deployed using IP Access Control Lists, Radius Authentication, and SNMP Management VLANs. These comprehensive security features ensure that the switch is protected from intruder attacks. User-based security and authentication is also a key part of the fea-ture set. The 6H308-24 and 6H308-48 deliver this functionality via port-based MAC address locking and support for the emerging 802.1X authentication standard.