Dell VEP1485 Virtual Edge Platform Switch

Dell VEP1485 Virtual Edge Platform Switch - New Open Box

The Dell VEP1485 is a versatile, high-performance edge platform designed for software-defined networking (SDN) and universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) use cases. It is part of Dell's Virtual Edge Platform (VEP) series, providing a flexible, open, and software-defined infrastructure for service providers, enterprise, and cloud networking environments.

Key Specifications:

• Processor:

  • Powered by Intel Xeon D-2100 series processors (with up to 16 cores), offering high-performance processing capabilities for networking, security, and virtualized workloads.

• Memory:

  • Supports up to 256 GB DDR4 memory (ECC/non-ECC).

• Storage:

  • 2 x M.2 SSD slots for internal storage.
  • Optional SATA or NVMe storage for enhanced performance and reliability.

• Networking:

  • Flexible I/O configurations with options for 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE ports.
  • Includes 10 SFP+ ports and 8 RJ-45 ports (1GbE/10GbE), offering rich networking interfaces suitable for SD-WAN, uCPE, and other edge applications.

• Expansion:

  • Includes support for PCIe expansion for future-proofing and upgrading network cards or other components.
  • Two PCIe slots to support additional networking interfaces, storage, or accelerator cards.

• Form Factor:

  • 1U rack-mountable form factor, providing a compact and efficient design suitable for space-constrained environments.

• Power:

  • Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies for high availability and reliability.

• Operating System:

  • Supports Linux-based operating systems, including third-party SD-WAN solutions and network functions virtualization (NFV) platforms.

• Use Cases:

  • Optimized for SD-WAN, NFV, uCPE, and edge computing applications.

Advanced Features:

• Open Networking: Designed to support open networking software and third-party applications.
• Software-Defined Infrastructure: Supports virtual network functions (VNFs) to enable enterprises and service providers to deploy network services on demand.

This platform is ideal for organizations looking to deploy modern, flexible networking solutions that can easily adapt to changing network demands, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiencies.

For detailed information and datasheet, refer to Dell's official product page.