Means of Payment
For your convenience, we accept multiple payment methods in USD, including PayPal, Credit Card, and wire transfer.
RFQ (Request for Quotations)
It is recommended to request for quotations to get the latest prices and inventories about the part.
Our sales will reply to your request by email within 24 hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. You’ll receive an order information email in your inbox. (Please remember to check the spam folder if you didn’t hear from us).
2. Since inventories and prices may fluctuate to some extent, the sales manager is going to reconfirm the order and let you know if there are any updates.
Parameter Category | Specification Details |
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Model Number | S5973-01 (Typically refers to the base empty chassis) |
Switch Type | Modular Chassis for Director-Class Switch |
Chassis Form Factor | 4-slot or 8-slot chassis • Example: 4-slot: 2x Line Card slots, 2x Fabric/Management slots • Example: 8-slot: 4x Line Card slots, 2x Supervisor slots, 2x Fabric slots |
Slots & Modules | Slot Types: • Line Card Slots: For interface modules (e.g., 48x100G, 36x400G) • Supervisor Engine Slots: For control and management modules • Fabric Module Slots: For centralized switching fabric • Power Supply Slots: For hot-swappable PSUs |
Hardware Ports | None on the base chassis. Ports are defined by installed Line Cards. |
Switching Capacity | Defined by Fabric Modules. Scalable from 10 Tbps to 100+ Tbps (non-blocking) with fabric module upgrades. |
Forwarding Rate | Billions of Packets Per Second (Bpps). Scalable with fabric and line cards. |
Fabric Architecture | Centralized Crossbar Fabric. Fabric cards are separate from line cards. |
MAC Address Table | Scalable, often 1 Million+ entries with appropriate supervisor engine. |
Packet Buffer Memory | Distributed. Each line card has its own deep buffers (e.g., 64MB-256MB per card). |
Hardware Details | Power Supply: Multiple, hot-swappable, 3000W+ AC/DC/HVDC power supplies. (N+1 or N+N redundancy) Power Consumption: Chassis only: 500W-1000W. Fully loaded: 3000W – 8000W+. Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable, multi-fan trays. Dimensions (W x D x H): Large chassis. Often 5U to 12U+ in height. Weight: 50 kg – 150 kg (empty). |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, NEBS Level 3 |
Shipping Method
Currently, our products are shipped through DHL, FedEx, SF, and UPS.
Delivery Time
Once the goods are shipped, estimated delivery time depends on the shipping methods you chose:
FedEx International, 5-7 business days.
The following are some common countries’ logistic time.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–05:00 PM
Sat–Sun Closed