D-Link DGS-3630-28SC/SI Layer 3 Stackable Managed Gigabit Switch with 10GbE Capabilities
The D-Link DGS-3630-28SC/SI is a high-performance Layer 3 stackable managed switch designed for SMBs, SMEs, enterprises, and ISPs. Featuring 24 Gigabit SFP ports and 4 10GbE SFP+ ports, this versatile switch delivers exceptional networking capabilities with advanced security features, comprehensive QoS support, and flexible management options. With lifetime warranty coverage, it represents a reliable investment for growing networks.
Advanced Network Architecture and Scalability
The DGS-3630-28SC/SI offers remarkable flexibility with its 28-port configuration, including 24 Gigabit SFP slots and 4 10GbE SFP+ slots. Supporting both optical fiber and twisted pair connections, this switch accommodates various network technologies including 10GBase-SR, 10/100/1000Base-TX, 10GBase-LRM, and 10GBase-LR, making it ideal for diverse networking environments.
Stacking Capabilities and Resource Management
Stack up to 9 switches to manage up to 432 Gigabit Ethernet ports through a single IP address. The Switch Resource Management (SRM) feature offers three optimization modes: IP Mode, LAN Mode, and L2 VPN Mode, allowing customization of Layer 2 and 3 table sizes for maximum efficiency.
Software Features and Upgrade Path
The Standard Image (SI) software includes essential features like L2 switching, entry-level routing, L2 multicast, and advanced QoS. For enhanced functionality, upgrade to Enhanced Image (EI) to access full L3 routing capabilities, including OSPF, BGP, VRF-Lite, and L3 multicast support.
Key Features:
- Layer 3 managed switch with 24 GbE SFP ports and 4 10GbE SFP+ ports
- Stackable architecture supporting up to 9 switches
- Comprehensive security features including ACLs and 802.1X authentication
- D-Link Green Technology for efficient power management
- Redundant power supply support for enhanced reliability
Security and Performance Features
The switch incorporates robust security measures including multi-layer ACLs, 802.1X authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS, and extensive VLAN support. The D-Link Safeguard Engine protects against malicious traffic, while advanced QoS features ensure optimal performance for critical services like VoIP and video conferencing.
Environmental and Physical Specifications
With compact dimensions of 1.7" x 17.4" x 10.2" and weighing 8.36 lb, this switch features D-Link Green technology including power-saving modes, smart fan operation, and cable length detection. These eco-friendly features contribute to reduced operating costs and environmental impact.
Warranty and Support
The DGS-3630-28SC/SI comes with a lifetime warranty, demonstrating D-Link's commitment to product quality and customer support. This comprehensive coverage ensures long-term protection for your network investment.
The DGS-3630 Series Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switches are designed for Small Medium Businesses (SMBs), Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), larger Enterprises, and ISPs. They deliver high performance, flexibility, fault tolerance, and advanced software features for maximum return on investment. With Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 and SFP ports, 10 GbE SFP+ ports, advanced security features, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS), the DGS-3630 Series can act as core, distribution or access layer switches. High port densities, switch stacking, and easy management make the DGS-3630 Series suitable for a variety of applications.
Standard and Enhanced Software ImagesThe DGS-3630 Series switches include the Standard Image (SI) software, and for additional functionality, they may be upgraded to Enhanced Image (EI) with a separately ordered license upgrade. The Standard Image provides core SMB and SME functionality, such as L2 switching, entry-level routing, L2 multicast, advanced QoS, Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM), and robust security features. The Enhanced Image includes all the features from the Standard Image, and also supports full L3 routing for Enterprise integration, including OSPF, BGP, VRF-Lite and L3 multicast.
This approach allows I.T. managers to deploy a lower cost L2/L2+ solution today, and upgrade to a L3 solution in the future if networking needs change and a full dynamic routing solution is required.
High Availability and FlexibilityThe DGS-3630 Series switches support stacking technology, which combines multiple switches to form a single physical or virtual stack. This increases redundancy over multiple physical units, simplifies management, and provides a single IP address to manage all members in the stack. Up to 9 switches can be stacked using Direct Attach Copper (DAC) or fiber optic cables to make up to 432 Gigabit Ethernet ports available, allowing switching capacity to be increased with demand. The Switch Resource Management (SRM) feature allows the hardware table size to be changed, so that switch functions can be optimized based on the use of the switch. There are 3 modes: IP Mode, LAN Mode, and L2 VPN Mode, which modify the size of the Layer 2 and 3 tables for optimum efficiency.
Security, Performance and AvailabilityThe DGS-3630 Series switches provide a complete set of security features including multi-layer Access Control Lists (ACLs) and 802.1X user authentication via TACACS+ and RADIUS. The DGS-3630 switches also offer extensive VLAN support, including GVRP and 802.1Q VLAN to enhance security and performance. A robust set of QoS features help ensure that critical network services such as Voice over IP and video conferencing are given high priority through the network. The D-Link Safeguard Engine increases the switches' reliability, serviceability, and availability by preventing malicious flooding traffic caused by worms or virus attacks.
D-Link Green TechnologyThe DGS-3630 Series switches feature D-Link Green technology, which includes a power-saving mode, smart fan feature, reduced heat dissipation, and cable length detection. The power-saving feature automatically powers down ports that have no link or link partner, and ensures that LEDs are shut off when not needed. The smart fan3 feature allows for the built-in fans to automatically turn on only at a certain temperature, providing continuous, reliable, and ecofriendly operation of the switch.
