Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7008XT Media

With a switching capacity of 240 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 178 Mpps, the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7008XT Media delivers uncompromising performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. This 1U half-width rackmount switch offers 8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports and 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, providing flexible high-speed connectivity in a compact form factor. Built on Avaya Fabric Connect technology, it simplifies network design and reduces complexity while ensuring sub-2-microsecond latency for latency-sensitive traffic.

Overview

The VSP 7008XT Media is engineered for modern enterprise edge and aggregation deployments. It supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including OSPF, BGP, RIP, static routing, and VRRP, making it suitable for a wide range of routing scenarios. With support for up to 4,094 active VLANs and a MAC address table of 32,000 entries, it scales effortlessly to meet growing network demands. Advanced security features such as ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication ensure robust protection for your network infrastructure.

What stands out

• High-density 10G connectivity with 8 SFP+ ports and 4 Gigabit RJ45 ports
• Avaya Fabric Connect (Shortest Path Bridging) for simplified, resilient network fabric
• Sub-2-microsecond latency for real-time applications
• Comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and VRRP
• Redundant power supply and fan options for high availability
• Energy-efficient design with IEEE 802.3az support

Technical details

• Switching capacity: 240 Gbps (full duplex)
• Forwarding rate: 178 Mpps
• Port configuration: 8 x 10G SFP+, 4 x 1G RJ45
• Form factor: 1U half-width rackmount
• Jumbo frame support: up to 9216 bytes
• MAC address table: 32,000 entries
• VLANs: 4,094 active (IEEE 802.1Q)
• IPv4 routes: 16,000; IPv6 routes: 8,000
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Web GUI, USB, console
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Power: internal AC, optional redundant PSU
• Cooling: front-to-back airflow, fan-cooled

Our verdict

The Avaya VSP 7008XT Media is a powerhouse in a compact package, ideal for organizations seeking high-performance 10G switching with advanced fabric capabilities. Its low latency, robust routing, and redundant design make it a reliable choice for mission-critical networks.