Force10 Networks Awarded Five Patents

Force10 Networks announced that it has been awarded five patents for the advanced technological achievements that are at the foundation of the high performance TeraScale E-Series. The patent-protected high performance backplane architecture and advanced algorithms drive the industry-leading density and resiliency of the Force10 TeraScale E-Series. Force10 now holds eight patents with another 48 pending. “By reinventing everything from the backplane to how traffic moves within the system, the Force10 engineering team has redefined switching and routing, setting a new standard for high performance networking,” said Joel Goergen, chief scientist and vice president of technology at Force10 Networks. “Through this groundbreaking work, Force10 has built a scalable system that is ready for the next generation of Ethernet technology.” The Force10 TeraScale E-Series utilizes advanced algorithms to ensure predictable performance at industry-leading Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet densities. The patented algorithms provide the TeraScale E-Series with advanced techniques for increasing internal packet processing power and eliminating traffic congestion. By leveraging innovative ways to more efficiently process packets within the system, the TeraScale E-Series can reliably scale without compromising performance. Additionally, the passive copper backplane of the Force10 TeraScale E-Series leverages an innovative multi-layer design that can support 100 Gigabit Ethernet today, providing a seamless migration to the next-generation of Ethernet technology without the cost of a backplane or chassis upgrade. Employing advanced design and manufacturing techniques, the TeraScale E-Series backplane also increases system-level performance and reliability by eliminating all active components. More than 160 data centers, service providers, research organizations and national laboratories leverage the industry-leading density and resiliency of the Force10 TeraScale E-Series to build scalable high performance networks. Supporting 1,260 Gigabit or 224 Ten Gigabit Ethernet ports per chassis, the TeraScale E-Series enables IT managers to simplify their networks and reduce both capital and operating expenses.