07 June 2017

The new DGS-3630 series includes Standard Image (SI) software which supports essential functionality such as Layer 2 switching and multicast, routing, security, amongst others.

For additional functionality, D-Link says the switches can be upgraded to Enhanced Image (EI) software using separately ordered licence upgrades. This adds support for full Layer 3 routing for enterprise integration, including OSPF, BGP, VRF-Lite and Layer 3 multicast.

The vendor adds that up to nine physical switches can be supported in a stack, providing fault tolerance and increasing network reliability.

Three models are currently available in the line-up: one with 20 x 10Gb ports; one with 20 SFP ports; and one with 44 10Gb ports.

All three also come with four Gigabit combo (RJ45/SFP) ports, which can operate either as copper or fibre ports, and 4 x 10GbE (SFP+) ports that can be used for stacking or for uplink into the core of a network. 

All the models are equipped with a rear slot for a redundant power supply. D-Link says one of the new enhancements added is 6kV surge protection on all ports to help prevent damage to the network caused by sudden power increases or lightning strikes.

Other features include D-Link’s ‘green’ technology. This turns off ports that have no link or link partner and ensures LEDs do not illuminate when not needed; and built-in fans that automatically turn on only at a certain temperature.