D-Link DES-8503E – 3-Slot Carrier-Level Modular Core Routing Chassis Switch with 960Gbps Switching Capacity, IPv6, MPLS, VSS & Enterprise Security
Overview:
• The D-Link DES-8503E is a 3-slot carrier-level modular core routing chassis switch designed for enterprise LAN, campus backbone, MAN, ISP core, and telecom aggregation networks.
• It is part of the DES-8500E Series, built for high-performance multi-layer switching, advanced routing, security, and high availability.
• The DES-8503E provides switching capacity up to 960Gbps and packet forwarding rate up to 360Mpps.
• The chassis includes 3 total slots, with 2 service slots and 1 MSU slot, allowing flexible deployment using selectable line card modules.
• It supports IPv6, MPLS, VSS, advanced L2/L3/L4 ACL, IP-MAC-Port Binding, IEEE 802.1X, QoS, multicast routing, OSPF, BGP, ERPS, VRRP, SNMP v1/v2/v3, SSH, and IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet.
• Suitable for enterprise core, distribution layer, aggregation networks, and medium-to-large projects that need modular switching with strong security and routing features.
Key Features:
• 3-Slot Carrier-Level Modular Core Routing Chassis Switch
• Designed for Enterprise LAN, MAN, ISP Core and Telecom Aggregation
• Switching Capacity up to 960Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate up to 360Mpps
• 3 Total Slots
• 2 Service Slots
• 1 MSU Slot
• Modular Line Card Architecture
• Non-Blocking Wire-Speed Switching and Routing
• Intelligent Line Cards with L2/L3/L4 Switching Controllers
• Redundant Power Supply Support
• Hot-Swappable Modules and Line Cards
• Hitless Protection System HPS
• Virtual Switch System VSS
• Complete IPv6 Support
• MPLS, LDP, MPLS L2 VPN and MPLS L3 VPN Support
• Advanced L2/L3/L4 ACL Security
• IP-MAC-Port Binding
• DHCP Snooping and DHCP Option 82
• IEEE 802.1X Authentication
• RADIUS and TACACS+ Authentication
• DDoS, TCP SYN Flood and UDP Flood Attack Prevention
• Broadcast, Multicast and Unknown Unicast Storm Control
• QoS with 802.1p and DSCP Priority Re-Labeling
• SP, WRR and SP+WRR Scheduling
• PIM-SM and PIM-DM Multicast Routing
• Static Route, RIP, OSPF and BGP Support
• ERPS, VRRP, BFD and Graceful Restart Support
• Console, Telnet, SSH and SNMP v1/v2/v3 Management
• RMON, SFLOW and NetFlow Monitoring
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Modular Core Routing Chassis Switch
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DES-8503E
• Series: DES-8500E Series
• Chassis Type: 3-Slot Chassis
• Deployment Type: Enterprise Core Switch / Distribution Switch / MAN Switch / ISP Core / Telecom Aggregation Switch
• Switching Capacity: 960Gbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 360Mpps
• Total Slots: 3 Slots
• Service Slots: 2 Service Slots
• MSU Slots: 1 MSU Slot
• Power Redundancy: 1+1 Power Backup
• Power Supply Support: AC and DC Power Supply Options
• Hot-Swap Support: Hot-Swappable MSUs and Service Cards
• Reliability: HPS, Automatic Service Recovery, Redundant Power Architecture
• MAC Features: Static MAC Configuration, Dynamic MAC Learning, MAC Browsing, MAC Removal, Configurable MAC Aging, MAC Filtering, Port/MAC Binding
• VLAN Features: 4K VLAN List, GVRP, 1:1 VLAN Mapping, N:1 VLAN Mapping, Basic QinQ, Flexible QinQ, PVLAN
• STP Support: IEEE 802.1D STP, IEEE 802.1W RSTP, IEEE 802.1S MSTP
• STP Protection: BPDU Protection, Root Protection, Loopback Protection
• Multicast: IGMP v1/v2/v3, IGMP Snooping, IGMP Fast Leave, Multicast Flow Copying over VLANs, PIM-SM, PIM-DM
• IPv4 Routing: Static Route, RIP v1/v2, OSPF, BGP
• IPv4 Advanced Features: Policy Based Routing, Equivalent Route Load Balance, OSPF/BGP Graceful Restart, BFD for OSPF and BGP
• IPv6 Features: ICMPv6, DHCPv6, ACLv6, IPv6 Telnet, IPv6 Neighbor Discovery, Path MTU Discovery, MLD, MLD Snooping
• IPv6 Routing: IPv6 Static Route, RIPng, OSPFv3, BGP+4
• IPv6 Tunnel Support: Manual Tunnel, ISATAP, 6to4 Tunnel
• MPLS VPN: Layer 2 MPLS VPN VPWS and VPLS, Layer 3 MPLS VPN RFC 2547
• QoS: L2/L3/L4 Flow Classification, CAR Flow Limit, 802.1p/DSCP Priority Re-Labeling, SP, WRR, SP+WRR, Tail-Drop, WRED, Flow Monitoring, Flow Shaping
• Security: L2/L3/L4 ACL, DDoS Prevention, TCP SYN Flood Prevention, UDP Flood Prevention, Storm Control, Port Isolation, Port Security, IP+MAC+Port Binding
• Authentication: IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+
• Protection Features: DHCP Snooping, DHCP Option 82, uRPF, Level-Based CLI Protection
• Link Aggregation: Static Link Aggregation, LACP, Link Aggregation Across Cards
• Network Protection: ERPS Ring Protection, VRRP, Ethernet OAM 802.3ah / 802.1ag / ITU-Y.1731
• System Upgrade: ISSU Uninterrupted System Upgrade
• Management: Console, Telnet, SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TFTP, RMON, SFLOW, NetFlow
• Value-Added Services: Virtual Switch System VSS
• Green Technology: IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet
• Power Supply: AC 100–240V, 50Hz ±10% / DC -48V
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
• Dimensions: 482 × 548 × 266 mm
• Rack Height: 6U
• Weight: 21.5kg Null Configuration
Applications:
• Enterprise campus core switching
• Medium and large business backbone networks
• Distribution layer switching
• MAN metropolitan area network infrastructure
• ISP and telecom aggregation networks
• Factory and industrial network backbone
• High-density fiber backbone networks
• CCTV and surveillance backbone networks
• IPTV, VoIP and video conferencing backbone
• Multi-building network interconnection
• MPLS VPN service aggregation
• IPv6-ready enterprise network infrastructure
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Recommended for enterprise projects that need a compact modular chassis switch with strong routing, security, IPv6/MPLS support, and scalable line card options.
• Suitable for factories, campuses, medium-to-large enterprises, telecom aggregation points, and CCTV backbone networks that need a professional 3-slot core chassis switch.